2005 Hyundai Accent exterior lighting problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2005 Hyundai Accent — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, a vehicle nearby informed the contact that the rear driver’s and passenger’s side brake lights were inoperable. The contact continued driving to the residence. The contact took the vehicle to an…”
filed May 27, 2021
“Takata recall.. For some reason my brake lights turn on without me pressing the brakes everytime that happens my steering wheel locks on me ive had to change my disk and caliber on my car in only a week 3 times because for some reason its been scratching my brakes and rotors and it messed up a…”
filed Sep 16, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Exterior LightingCampaign 09V280000 · Jul 21, 2009
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of…
25-BD-012H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 6, 2025
Exterior Lighting problems in other Accent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Accent | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 Accent | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 Accent | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 Accent | 7 | 5% |
| 2012 Accent | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Accent | 3 | 8% |
| 2010 Accent | 16 | 18% |
| 2009 Accent | 11 | 11% |
| 2008 Accent | 10 | 10% |
| 2007 Accent | 11 | 13% |
| 2006 Accent | 3 | 7% |
| 2003 Accent | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Hyundai Accent
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.