2011 Hyundai Accent Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 26%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,350miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Hyundai Accent, 26% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,350 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.
“2011 Hyundai Accent has a software problem with the coils/spark plugs. I have had all of them replaced, yet the car still senses a misfire in its computer. My mechanic looked it up and found out there was a recall for this year and make, but when I called Hyundai they denied a recall ever being issued. This will be the last Hyundai I ever purchase.”
NHTSA complaint #10614517, filed 2014-07, 70,000 miles“I bought my sedan almost 2 yrs ago and I have replaced all four coils randomly since then. Yesterday my engine light came on again as I was stuck in traffic and coil 2 was misfiring again. Now that I am out of warranty I am having to argue with Hyundai corporation on this matter that should be labeled a recall. Not to mention I just recently sold our 2011 Hyundai Accent hatchback that only had 30000 miles on it, after having it's first coil malfunction.”
NHTSA complaint #10637777, filed 2014-09, 45,000 miles“I have had to replace the coil packs on my 2011 Hyundai Accent 3 times so far and yesterday they went out again. My check engine light came on, car started running rough and would not accelerate properly. I went to the auto repair center and they advised that the coils were bad again and the vehicle is having a misfire. This will now be the 4th time I will have to replace all of the coil packs. I spoke with Hyundai and they stated that there is not a recall for this problem and were no help on this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10639367, filed 2014-09, 77,000 miles“Since 2012 one year after the purchase coils began burning out car kept stalling on the highway, continued on 9/18/12, 9/24/12. 2/18/13. 2/17/13. 5/17/13. 1/21/14,1/29/14, 4/3/14, 4/8/14, 12/31/14 twice the latter required replacement of all three belts and ignition coils please note that all happened while driving on the highway as well as local streets which I had to be pushed by police off the street on two occasions. …”
NHTSA complaint #10790459, filed 2015-11, 47,549 miles“I have now had to replace engine coils 6 times. They usually fail one at a time and the first 5 were under warranty. There are so many issues with Hyundai Accent 2011 owners and engines coils. This should be a recall. This is despicable Hyundai.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | 35% |
| 2021 | 2 | 13% |
| 2020 | 1 | 8% |
| 2019 | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 | 3 | 16% |
| 2017 | 9 | 13% |
| 2016 | 26 | 25% |
| 2015 | 10 | 14% |
| 2014 | 5 | 6% |
| 2013 | 18 | 13% |
| 2012 | 24 | 16% |
| 2011 | 10 | 26% |
| 2010 | 12 | 14% |
| 2009 | 9 | 9% |
| 2008 | 8 | 8% |
| 2007 | 8 | 9% |
| 2006 | 2 | 5% |
| 2005 | 7 | 14% |
| 2004 | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 5% |
| 2000 | 8 | 9% |
| 1999 | 3 | 5% |
| 1998 | 8 | 17% |
| 1997 | 6 | 11% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 11 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2011 Hyundai Accent
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBrakes
3 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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