2008 Hyundai Accent exterior lighting problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2008 Hyundai Accent — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Noticed my airbag light on not sure why I have not been in accident nor run into anything. Only one of my breaklights (passenger side) out. Recently had stop light replaced.”
filed Jun 24, 2015
“Had a recall on brake light switch, (campaign 110) took it to hyundai dealer nassief in jefferson, switch supposedly replaced. Notified them that problem was recurring which was turn signal light would light on dash when pedal was depressed, and it progressed to external right rear turn signal…”
filed Jan 25, 2014
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
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% |
| 2007 Accent | 11 | 13% |
| 2006 Accent | 3 | 7% |
| 2005 Accent | 15 | 31% |
| 2003 Accent | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 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.