2011 Hyundai Accent Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,720miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2011 Hyundai Accent, 8% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,720 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.
“The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated the rear brake light failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 61,590.”
NHTSA complaint #10672848, filed 2015-01, 61,590 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Accent. While the contact was driving to have the vehicle repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 15v566000 (exterior lighting), the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake light switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle had been at the dealer five times since the recall repair was performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 19,850.”
NHTSA complaint #10810863, filed 2015-12, 19,850 miles“Headlights go out intermittently. Seems to occur after switching from high beams to low. Toggling between high and low beams or turning lights on and off have no effect. Taken to 2 different Hyundai dealerships. Neither have been able to reproduce the problem. It occurs on average every 3-6 weeks.”
NHTSA complaint #10485904, filed 2012-11Related 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
- 11025476Nov 6, 2025This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp…
- 10178175Jul 14, 2020This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 7 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 8% |
| 2010 | 16 | 18% |
| 2009 | 11 | 11% |
| 2008 | 10 | 10% |
| 2007 | 11 | 13% |
| 2006 | 3 | 7% |
| 2005 | 15 | 31% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2011 Hyundai Accent
10 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBrakes
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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