2009 Hyundai Accent vs 2010 Hyundai Accent
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Hyundai Accent | 2010 Hyundai Accent |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 101 | 87 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 38 | 36 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29 | 30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 72,000 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Accent | Hyundai Accent |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 27 | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 17 |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 16 |
| Visibility/wiper | 13 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 12 |
| Engine | 6 | 7 |
| Visibility | 5 | 8 |
| Power Train | 9 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 17 | 6 |
| Stalling | 0 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
2009 Hyundai Accent
2010 Hyundai Accent
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.