2011 Hyundai Accent electrical system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2011 Hyundai Accent — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle is subject to Safety Recall 13V-113 (Campaign 131) for problems relating to the brake light switch. The recall repair was attempted in 2016 but the defect has recurred (current symptoms include but is not limited to: brake lights sporadically staying on with car off, key removed and all…”
filed Aug 6, 2026
“My 2011 hyundai accent has a persistent problem with ignition coil failure like other complaints found on the nhtsa website. I have had to replace every ignition coil. The first when the vehicle was under warranty, all others after the warranty expired at cost of over $1000. Hyundai also replaced…”
filed Aug 6, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (“HMA”) that had alleged that certain 2011 – 2022 model year Hyundai vehicles that were not equipped with an engine immobilizer (called the “Class Vehicles”) contain…
24-01-009H-1 · Service Campaign · issued May 10, 2024A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (“HMA”) that had alleged that certain 2011 – 2022 model year Hyundai vehicles that were not equipped with an engine immobilizer (called the “Class Vehicles”) contain…
24-01-009H-1 · Service Campaign · issued May 9, 2024Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), and anti-theft ignition cylinder protector campaign…
24-01-009H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 12, 2024Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), and anti-theft ignition cylinder protector campaign…
24-01-009H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 2024Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), and anti-theft ignition cylinder protector campaign…
23-01-014H-6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 22, 2024
Electrical System problems in other Accent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Accent | 2 | 7% |
| 2018 Accent | 3 | 16% |
| 2017 Accent | 9 | 13% |
| 2016 Accent | 26 | 26% |
| 2015 Accent | 9 | 13% |
| 2014 Accent | 5 | 6% |
| 2013 Accent | 18 | 13% |
| 2012 Accent | 24 | 16% |
| 2010 Accent | 12 | 14% |
| 2009 Accent | 9 | 9% |
| 2008 Accent | 8 | 8% |
| 2007 Accent | 8 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 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.