2010 Hyundai Accent Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2010 Hyundai Accent, 5% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I continually noticed that the air vents express a very smelly odor. Whether it is the air conditioner or the heater- makes no difference. Went to the dealer and they said it was the air conditioner residue and to run my fan on vent to get rid of the moisture buildup. I have done this for a couple weeks now and they still smell like mold and mildew- I have only had this car for 60 days and can't get rid of the smell. I have allergies and this is a real problem for me. I have had many cars over the years and never experienced this every happening with the air condition in a vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10481541, filed 2012-10, 26,000 miles“About the cooling system of the engine,how I can follow up the engine temp. Without temp.gauge this bad design ,it should wait until the engine close to burning until the alarm indicator displayed. So, we need solution from the owner about this problem. Thanks,”
NHTSA complaint #10456745, filed 2012-04“The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the ignition, battery and problems with stalling. The dealer performed a diagnostic that located the failures at the battery cable, the ignition wiring system and the front suspension was corroded. In addition, the engine oil container and starter motor connector was also corroded. The dealer replaced the battery cable and several other unknown parts but the failure was not corrected and the vehicle continued to stall. The vehicle was not further repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10427231, filed 2011-09, 1,200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10247189Oct 13, 2023This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
- 10217251Jul 28, 2022Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or…
- 10190044Mar 30, 2021This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance…
- 10189989Mar 10, 2021This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
- 10042551Oct 1, 2011Hyundai: certain vehicles are provided with information relating to the ecm software update.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 6% |
| 2019 | 3 | 10% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 | 12 | 9% |
| 2001 | 11 | 10% |
| 2000 | 11 | 12% |
| 1999 | 6 | 10% |
| 1998 | 15 | 32% |
| 1997 | 15 | 27% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2010 Hyundai Accent
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Hyundai Accent
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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