2007 Hyundai Accent exterior lighting problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2007 Hyundai Accent — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Regarding nhtsa reference # 1088179: my air bag light started staying on around february 2017. I made appointment on phone with only hyundai certified service dealer near my home 3-2017and drove to chico (70 miles away). They said it must be battery and charged me for a new battery. I called them…”
filed Dec 28, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai accent. The contact stated that the rear brake lights failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact that his vin was not included in any recalls, including nhtsa campaign id number…”
filed Dec 3, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and…Campaign 13V113000 · Apr 1, 2013
- Exterior LightingCampaign 09V280000 · Jul 21, 2009
- Exterior LightingCampaign 09V122000 · Apr 15, 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% |
| 2006 Accent | 3 | 7% |
| 2005 Accent | 15 | 31% |
| 2003 Accent | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 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.