2011 Hyundai Accent Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Hyundai Accent, 8% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“It was raining and I was driving about 35 MPH and I tried to brake so I could merge into the left lane but my steering wheel locked up and my car started sliding and I hit the back of another car. My whole front end was smushed, but my air bags didn't come out even though it was an extremely hard impact.”
NHTSA complaint #10524281, filed 2013-07, 43,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Accent. While driving 40 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The contact also stated that the brakes prematurely wore out. The brakes required replacement at least once a month. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was undetermined. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10786305, filed 2015-10, 79,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V566000Sep 8, 2015Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Hyundai Accent vehicles manufactured March 1, 2009, to February 11, 2011. In the…Covers: Hyundai Accent 2009–2011
Related service bulletins
- 10190038Mar 23, 2021This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
- 10183963Nov 30, 2020This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 12% |
| 2021 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 2 | 11% |
| 2017 | 5 | 7% |
| 2016 | 8 | 8% |
| 2015 | 12 | 17% |
| 2014 | 25 | 32% |
| 2013 | 42 | 30% |
| 2012 | 37 | 24% |
| 2011 | 3 | 8% |
| 2010 | 23 | 26% |
| 2009 | 15 | 15% |
| 2008 | 12 | 12% |
| 2007 | 5 | 6% |
| 2006 | 3 | 7% |
| 2005 | 11 | 22% |
| 2004 | 3 | 9% |
| 2003 | 2 | 5% |
| 2002 | 15 | 11% |
| 2001 | 10 | 9% |
| 2000 | 7 | 8% |
| 1999 | 3 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 4 | 7% |
| 1996 | 7 | 7% |
| 1995 | 8 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2011 Hyundai Accent
10 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Hyundai Accent
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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