2010 Hyundai Accent Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 8%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,426miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Hyundai Accent, 8% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,426 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.
“The ignition cables and spark plugs are faulty and had to be replaced just after 60,000 miles. I was driving and suddenly my check engine light started flashing, my car was shaking, and not shifting past first gear. Had it towed to a mechanic. They said the ignition cables and spark plugs were faulty. They had seen this on Hyundai's before.”
NHTSA complaint #10930117, filed 2016-12, 60,000 miles“My car just stopped on me while driving so put a used engine in from ebay and a couple years later that one died on me while on the highway. I believe the pistons blew out the back”
NHTSA complaint #11099264, filed 2018-06, 90,000 miles“I believe that there is a problem with the cars main computer. Apparently my car ran out of oil and the indicator light merely flickered at me a few times and then went out. Had to have vehicle towed to shop when it stalled, no codes found in the computer. Shop changed oil. Engine was reported as noisy upon delivery but noise gone after oil change. Shop decided the issue was lack of oil. Two days later check engine light comes on and tachometer would not function. …”
NHTSA complaint #10715429, filed 2015-05, 97,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Accent. While driving 5 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, while driving on an incline, the engine misfired and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,426.”
NHTSA complaint #10892866, filed 2016-08, 64,426 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Accent. When operating the vehicle, the check engine indicator would remain illuminated and the vehicle would hesitate and vibrate. On several occasions, the vehicle stalled. The local dealer (sterling Hyundai of lafayette, 5001 johnson st, lafayette, la) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 17,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11139606, filed 2018-10, 17,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038458Oct 8, 2026Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure…
- 11038456Oct 7, 2026Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 18% |
| 2021 | 4 | 25% |
| 2020 | 4 | 33% |
| 2019 | 19 | 61% |
| 2018 | 8 | 42% |
| 2017 | 23 | 34% |
| 2016 | 33 | 32% |
| 2015 | 20 | 29% |
| 2014 | 18 | 23% |
| 2013 | 35 | 25% |
| 2012 | 36 | 24% |
| 2011 | 10 | 26% |
| 2010 | 7 | 8% |
| 2009 | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 6 | 7% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2010 Hyundai Accent
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 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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