2010 Hyundai Accent exterior lighting problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2010 Hyundai Accent — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai accent. The contact stated that the tail lights, hazard lights, and turn signal lights failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that there was no fault code from…”
filed Nov 6, 2015
“While driving at normal operating speed, I was alerted by another motorist that my brake lights weren't working. I replaced the brake light switch and that fixed the problem. While researching the issue, I noticed a recall of hyundai accents for the years prior to 2010, but the recall did not…”
filed Aug 27, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may malfunctionCampaign 15V566000 · Sep 8, 2015
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% |
| 2009 Accent | 11 | 11% |
| 2008 Accent | 10 | 10% |
| 2007 Accent | 11 | 13% |
| 2006 Accent | 3 | 7% |
| 2005 Accent | 15 | 31% |
| 2003 Accent | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 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.