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15V566000 Sep 8, 2015 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Hyundai Accent vehicles manufactured March 1, 2009, to February 11, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch ma...

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Feb 25, 2025 Unknown Or Other

Upon opening my driver side door the handle came off in my hand. I went to open the rear driver passenger side door and that handle came off in my hand. A repair shop went to open the rear passenger side door that handle came off. My fourth attempt I went to open my passenger side door and that one ...

Feb 25, 2025 Unknown Or Other

Upon opening my driver side door the handle came off in my hand. I went to open the rear driver passenger side door and that handle came off in my hand. A repair shop went to open the rear passenger side door that handle came off. My fourth attempt I went to open my passenger side door and that one ...

Apr 23, 2024 Engine

My car is experiencing the same issue as the recall on the engines for sonatas and Elantra in my year. My vehicle experienced a stall while in a drive thru the oil light illuminated and ever since then I have a ticking sound in the engine.

Apr 23, 2024 Engine

My car is experiencing the same issue as the recall on the engines for sonatas and Elantra in my year. My vehicle experienced a stall while in a drive thru the oil light illuminated and ever since then I have a ticking sound in the engine.

Jul 3, 2023 Steering

Key ignition locked, key would not turn and steering wheel locked while driving. Previously checked by Auto nation hyundai in Savannah, GA. They could not get it to lock up. Drove a few weeks and it locked up again while driving and would not unlock. Hyundai could not get it unlocked or the key to...

Jul 3, 2023 Steering

Key ignition locked, key would not turn and steering wheel locked while driving. Previously checked by Auto nation hyundai in Savannah, GA. They could not get it to lock up. Drove a few weeks and it locked up again while driving and would not unlock. Hyundai could not get it unlocked or the key to...

Jan 3, 2023 Air Bags

The recall issue showed at the inspection center and this vehicle has not been in an incident

Jan 3, 2023 Engine

The recall issue showed at the inspection center and this vehicle has not been in an incident

Jan 3, 2023 Air Bags

The recall issue showed at the inspection center and this vehicle has not been in an incident

Jan 3, 2023 Engine

The recall issue showed at the inspection center and this vehicle has not been in an incident

May 11, 2020 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AFTER GETTING HIT IN THE FRONT END. *TR

May 11, 2020 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AFTER GETTING HIT IN THE FRONT END. *TR

Aug 6, 2019 Electrical System 67,000 mi

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 TH...

Aug 6, 2019 Engine 67,000 mi

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 TH...

Aug 6, 2019 Electrical System 67,000 mi

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 TH...

Aug 6, 2019 Engine 67,000 mi

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 TH...

Feb 3, 2019 Engine 40,000 mi

AS WITH MANY OTHERS, HAVE ENGINE COILS GOING BAD, WHICH CAN LEAD TO MANY OTHER PROBLEMS IF NOT ADDRESSED QUICKLY. I BOUGHT THIS CAR 18 MONTHS AGO @ 33000 MILES. IT NOW HAS JUST TURNED OVER TO 40000 MILES. FIRST TIME I EVER HAD S COOL GO BAD IN 45 YEARS OF CAR OWNERSHIP. THEN FIND IT'S A HABITUAL...

Feb 3, 2019 Engine 40,000 mi

AS WITH MANY OTHERS, HAVE ENGINE COILS GOING BAD, WHICH CAN LEAD TO MANY OTHER PROBLEMS IF NOT ADDRESSED QUICKLY. I BOUGHT THIS CAR 18 MONTHS AGO @ 33000 MILES. IT NOW HAS JUST TURNED OVER TO 40000 MILES. FIRST TIME I EVER HAD S COOL GO BAD IN 45 YEARS OF CAR OWNERSHIP. THEN FIND IT'S A HABITUAL...

Dec 19, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT. AS THE CONTACT BEGAN TO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY TO 50 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MOVED THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO NEUTRAL AND POWERED OFF THE ENGINE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED ONTO THE CURB AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDEN...

Dec 19, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT. AS THE CONTACT BEGAN TO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY TO 50 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MOVED THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO NEUTRAL AND POWERED OFF THE ENGINE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED ONTO THE CURB AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDEN...

Nov 3, 2018 Unknown Or Other 96,783 mi

THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND I HAVE FIXED EVERYTHING FROM THE MECHANICS TO EVERYTHING ELSE IT STILL POPS UP AND THE MECHANIC TOLD ME I AM HAVING A MISSFIRE SOUND WHILE IN MOTION IT WOULD BLONK AND AT TIMES IT WOULD STAY ON AND COME OFF

Nov 3, 2018 Unknown Or Other 96,783 mi

THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND I HAVE FIXED EVERYTHING FROM THE MECHANICS TO EVERYTHING ELSE IT STILL POPS UP AND THE MECHANIC TOLD ME I AM HAVING A MISSFIRE SOUND WHILE IN MOTION IT WOULD BLONK AND AT TIMES IT WOULD STAY ON AND COME OFF

Jul 25, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG ON A CITY STREET GOING ABOUT 40MPH. AS I WAS DRIVING THE GAS PEDAL BECAME SLACK AND THE CAR STARTED ACCELERATING RAPIDLY. I HAD TO DRIVE WITH THE BREAK DEPRESSED IN ORDER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. WHILE THE CAR WAS IN PARK, THE CAR CONTINUED TO REV. I TURNED THE CAR OFF. WHEN I S...

Jul 25, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG ON A CITY STREET GOING ABOUT 40MPH. AS I WAS DRIVING THE GAS PEDAL BECAME SLACK AND THE CAR STARTED ACCELERATING RAPIDLY. I HAD TO DRIVE WITH THE BREAK DEPRESSED IN ORDER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. WHILE THE CAR WAS IN PARK, THE CAR CONTINUED TO REV. I TURNED THE CAR OFF. WHEN I S...

Jun 12, 2018 Engine

AS I WAS DRIVING WHEN I GOT UP TO A CERTAIN SPEED OVER 60 I WILL HEAR A TICKING NOISE THEN THE MOTOR WILL START TO JUMP AND THEN THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT IT DOWN

Jun 12, 2018 Seat Belts

AS I WAS DRIVING WHEN I GOT UP TO A CERTAIN SPEED OVER 60 I WILL HEAR A TICKING NOISE THEN THE MOTOR WILL START TO JUMP AND THEN THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT IT DOWN

Jun 12, 2018 Wheels

AS I WAS DRIVING WHEN I GOT UP TO A CERTAIN SPEED OVER 60 I WILL HEAR A TICKING NOISE THEN THE MOTOR WILL START TO JUMP AND THEN THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT IT DOWN

Jun 12, 2018 Engine

AS I WAS DRIVING WHEN I GOT UP TO A CERTAIN SPEED OVER 60 I WILL HEAR A TICKING NOISE THEN THE MOTOR WILL START TO JUMP AND THEN THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT IT DOWN

Jun 12, 2018 Seat Belts

AS I WAS DRIVING WHEN I GOT UP TO A CERTAIN SPEED OVER 60 I WILL HEAR A TICKING NOISE THEN THE MOTOR WILL START TO JUMP AND THEN THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT IT DOWN

Jun 12, 2018 Wheels

AS I WAS DRIVING WHEN I GOT UP TO A CERTAIN SPEED OVER 60 I WILL HEAR A TICKING NOISE THEN THE MOTOR WILL START TO JUMP AND THEN THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT IT DOWN

Nov 14, 2017 Air Bags

"TAKATA RECALL" MY AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR 6 MONTHS AT THE SAME TIME A RATTLE BEGAN IN THE AREA OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. I RECEIVED A CARD FROM TK HOLDINGS GIVING ME A SITE TO CHECK IF MY AIRBAG IS RECALLED. THE SITE DOES NOT WORK. THE SITE INDICATED ON THE CARD IS WWW.AIRBAGRECALL.COM...

Nov 14, 2017 Air Bags

"TAKATA RECALL" MY AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR 6 MONTHS AT THE SAME TIME A RATTLE BEGAN IN THE AREA OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. I RECEIVED A CARD FROM TK HOLDINGS GIVING ME A SITE TO CHECK IF MY AIRBAG IS RECALLED. THE SITE DOES NOT WORK. THE SITE INDICATED ON THE CARD IS WWW.AIRBAGRECALL.COM...

Jul 24, 2017 Electrical System 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE SPUTTERED AND STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (WAIKEM HYUNDAI, 3748 LINCOLN WAY E, MASSILLON, OH 44646 (330) 478-0281) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FAULTY IGN...

Jul 24, 2017 Electrical System 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE SPUTTERED AND STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (WAIKEM HYUNDAI, 3748 LINCOLN WAY E, MASSILLON, OH 44646 (330) 478-0281) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FAULTY IGN...

Oct 20, 2016 Air Bags 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.

Oct 20, 2016 Air Bags 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.

Jul 5, 2016 Electrical System 63,700 mi

I HAVE NOW HAD TO REPLACE ENGINE COILS 6 TIMES. THEY USUALLY FAIL ONE AT A TIME AND THE FIRST 5 WERE UNDER WARRANTY. THERE ARE SO MANY ISSUES WITH HYUNDAI ACCENT 2011 OWNERS AND ENGINES COILS. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. THIS IS DESPICABLE HYUNDAI.

Jul 5, 2016 Engine 63,700 mi

I HAVE NOW HAD TO REPLACE ENGINE COILS 6 TIMES. THEY USUALLY FAIL ONE AT A TIME AND THE FIRST 5 WERE UNDER WARRANTY. THERE ARE SO MANY ISSUES WITH HYUNDAI ACCENT 2011 OWNERS AND ENGINES COILS. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. THIS IS DESPICABLE HYUNDAI.

Jul 5, 2016 Electrical System 63,700 mi

I HAVE NOW HAD TO REPLACE ENGINE COILS 6 TIMES. THEY USUALLY FAIL ONE AT A TIME AND THE FIRST 5 WERE UNDER WARRANTY. THERE ARE SO MANY ISSUES WITH HYUNDAI ACCENT 2011 OWNERS AND ENGINES COILS. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. THIS IS DESPICABLE HYUNDAI.

Jul 5, 2016 Engine 63,700 mi

I HAVE NOW HAD TO REPLACE ENGINE COILS 6 TIMES. THEY USUALLY FAIL ONE AT A TIME AND THE FIRST 5 WERE UNDER WARRANTY. THERE ARE SO MANY ISSUES WITH HYUNDAI ACCENT 2011 OWNERS AND ENGINES COILS. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. THIS IS DESPICABLE HYUNDAI.

Dec 17, 2015 Engine 19,850 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V566000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING), THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED A...

Dec 17, 2015 Exterior Lighting 19,850 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V566000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING), THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED A...

Dec 17, 2015 Engine 19,850 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V566000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING), THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED A...

Dec 17, 2015 Exterior Lighting 19,850 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V566000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING), THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED A...

Nov 15, 2015 Electrical System 47,549 mi

SINCE 2012 ONE YEAR AFTER THE PURCHASE COILS BEGAN BURNING OUT CAR KEPT STALLING ON THE HIGHWAY, CONTINUED ON 9/18/12, 9/24/12. 2/18/13. 2/17/13. 5/17/13. 1/21/14,1/29/14, 4/3/14, 4/8/14, 12/31/14 TWICE THE LATTER REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF ALL THREE BELTS AND IGNITION COILS PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL HAPPEN...

Nov 15, 2015 Unknown Or Other 47,549 mi

SINCE 2012 ONE YEAR AFTER THE PURCHASE COILS BEGAN BURNING OUT CAR KEPT STALLING ON THE HIGHWAY, CONTINUED ON 9/18/12, 9/24/12. 2/18/13. 2/17/13. 5/17/13. 1/21/14,1/29/14, 4/3/14, 4/8/14, 12/31/14 TWICE THE LATTER REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF ALL THREE BELTS AND IGNITION COILS PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL HAPPEN...

Nov 15, 2015 Electrical System 47,549 mi

SINCE 2012 ONE YEAR AFTER THE PURCHASE COILS BEGAN BURNING OUT CAR KEPT STALLING ON THE HIGHWAY, CONTINUED ON 9/18/12, 9/24/12. 2/18/13. 2/17/13. 5/17/13. 1/21/14,1/29/14, 4/3/14, 4/8/14, 12/31/14 TWICE THE LATTER REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF ALL THREE BELTS AND IGNITION COILS PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL HAPPEN...

Nov 15, 2015 Unknown Or Other 47,549 mi

SINCE 2012 ONE YEAR AFTER THE PURCHASE COILS BEGAN BURNING OUT CAR KEPT STALLING ON THE HIGHWAY, CONTINUED ON 9/18/12, 9/24/12. 2/18/13. 2/17/13. 5/17/13. 1/21/14,1/29/14, 4/3/14, 4/8/14, 12/31/14 TWICE THE LATTER REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF ALL THREE BELTS AND IGNITION COILS PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL HAPPEN...

Oct 27, 2015 Service Brakes 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKES PREMATURELY WORE OUT. THE BRAKES REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILU...

Oct 27, 2015 Service Brakes 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKES PREMATURELY WORE OUT. THE BRAKES REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILU...

Aug 19, 2015 Unknown Or Other 27,422 mi

IT ALL BEGAN IN JANUARY WHEN I HAD TO HAVE ALL FOUR COILS REPLACED. SUDDENLY FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS MY CAR BEGAN BUMPING IN IDLE, OR NOT ACCELERATING FAST ENOUGH. THOUGHT IT WAS THE AC SINCE IT'S BEEN SO HOT LATELY. TOOK IT TO HYUNDAI DEALER, THEY HAD NO IDEA WHAT WAS GOING ON (DIDN'T STOP THEM FRO...

Aug 19, 2015 Unknown Or Other 27,422 mi

IT ALL BEGAN IN JANUARY WHEN I HAD TO HAVE ALL FOUR COILS REPLACED. SUDDENLY FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS MY CAR BEGAN BUMPING IN IDLE, OR NOT ACCELERATING FAST ENOUGH. THOUGHT IT WAS THE AC SINCE IT'S BEEN SO HOT LATELY. TOOK IT TO HYUNDAI DEALER, THEY HAD NO IDEA WHAT WAS GOING ON (DIDN'T STOP THEM FRO...

Jul 9, 2015 Steering 87,000 mi

MY STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE AND BEGAN TO RATTLE VERY LOUDLY PARTICULARLY GOING OVER A ROUGH SURFACE. IT SEEMS TO GETTING WORST. THERE IS RECALL FOR STEERING PROBLEMS IN THE 2011 SONATA BUT THE COMPANY SAID MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT ONE OF THEM. FROM EVERYTHING I HAVE READ THIS IS A VERY DANGERO...

Jul 9, 2015 Steering 87,000 mi

MY STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE AND BEGAN TO RATTLE VERY LOUDLY PARTICULARLY GOING OVER A ROUGH SURFACE. IT SEEMS TO GETTING WORST. THERE IS RECALL FOR STEERING PROBLEMS IN THE 2011 SONATA BUT THE COMPANY SAID MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT ONE OF THEM. FROM EVERYTHING I HAVE READ THIS IS A VERY DANGERO...

Mar 6, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 33,000 mi

I BROUGHT MY CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP AT 33000 MILES WHEN IT WAS BUCKING AND HESITATING WHEN I ACCELERATED. THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DETECT A CODE AND TOLD ME TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE PART COMPLETELY BROKE DOWN AND A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR SOON WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 25 MPH AND WA...

Mar 6, 2015 Engine 33,000 mi

I BROUGHT MY CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP AT 33000 MILES WHEN IT WAS BUCKING AND HESITATING WHEN I ACCELERATED. THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DETECT A CODE AND TOLD ME TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE PART COMPLETELY BROKE DOWN AND A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR SOON WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 25 MPH AND WA...

Mar 6, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 33,000 mi

I BROUGHT MY CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP AT 33000 MILES WHEN IT WAS BUCKING AND HESITATING WHEN I ACCELERATED. THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DETECT A CODE AND TOLD ME TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE PART COMPLETELY BROKE DOWN AND A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR SOON WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 25 MPH AND WA...

Mar 6, 2015 Engine 33,000 mi

I BROUGHT MY CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP AT 33000 MILES WHEN IT WAS BUCKING AND HESITATING WHEN I ACCELERATED. THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DETECT A CODE AND TOLD ME TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE PART COMPLETELY BROKE DOWN AND A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR SOON WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 25 MPH AND WA...

Jan 15, 2015 Exterior Lighting 61,590 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 61,590.

Jan 15, 2015 Exterior Lighting 61,590 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 61,590.

Nov 26, 2014 Engine

I HADN'T HAD THIS CAR FOR SIX MONTHS BEFORE TWO COILS WENT BAD. THE TWO COILS WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER, AND WITHIN THE NEXT THREE MONTHS THE OTHER TWO WENT. I HAD TO END OF PAYING A MECHANIC SHOP MYSELF TO REPLACE THE REMAINING TWO COILS DUE TO THE WARRANTY EXPIRING. THIS CAR IS ONLY A 2011 AN...

Nov 26, 2014 Engine

I HADN'T HAD THIS CAR FOR SIX MONTHS BEFORE TWO COILS WENT BAD. THE TWO COILS WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER, AND WITHIN THE NEXT THREE MONTHS THE OTHER TWO WENT. I HAD TO END OF PAYING A MECHANIC SHOP MYSELF TO REPLACE THE REMAINING TWO COILS DUE TO THE WARRANTY EXPIRING. THIS CAR IS ONLY A 2011 AN...

Oct 19, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 88,320 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO GET ON XPRESSWAY GOING THIRTY FIVE MILES AN HOUR ALL AT ONCE I HAD NO GAS PEBBLE THERE WAS NOTHING LUCKY I COULD PULL OVER ON THE SIDE ALL I HAS WAS A BREAK IF I HAD GOT ON THE INTERSTATE WITH CARS TRAVELING 70 AND 80 MILES HOUR I WOULD HAVE BEEN DEAD WITH TWO SMALL KIDS IN THE CA...

Oct 19, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 88,320 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO GET ON XPRESSWAY GOING THIRTY FIVE MILES AN HOUR ALL AT ONCE I HAD NO GAS PEBBLE THERE WAS NOTHING LUCKY I COULD PULL OVER ON THE SIDE ALL I HAS WAS A BREAK IF I HAD GOT ON THE INTERSTATE WITH CARS TRAVELING 70 AND 80 MILES HOUR I WOULD HAVE BEEN DEAD WITH TWO SMALL KIDS IN THE CA...

Oct 19, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 88,320 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO GET ON XPRESSWAY GOING THIRTY FIVE MILES AN HOUR ALL AT ONCE I HAD NO GAS PEBBLE THERE WAS NOTHING LUCKY I COULD PULL OVER ON THE SIDE ALL I HAS WAS A BREAK IF I HAD GOT ON THE INTERSTATE WITH CARS TRAVELING 70 AND 80 MILES HOUR I WOULD HAVE BEEN DEAD WITH TWO SMALL KIDS IN THE CA...

Oct 19, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 88,320 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO GET ON XPRESSWAY GOING THIRTY FIVE MILES AN HOUR ALL AT ONCE I HAD NO GAS PEBBLE THERE WAS NOTHING LUCKY I COULD PULL OVER ON THE SIDE ALL I HAS WAS A BREAK IF I HAD GOT ON THE INTERSTATE WITH CARS TRAVELING 70 AND 80 MILES HOUR I WOULD HAVE BEEN DEAD WITH TWO SMALL KIDS IN THE CA...

Sep 26, 2014 Electrical System 77,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE COIL PACKS ON MY 2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT 3 TIMES SO FAR AND YESTERDAY THEY WENT OUT AGAIN. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CAR STARTED RUNNING ROUGH AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY. I WENT TO THE AUTO REPAIR CENTER AND THEY ADVISED THAT THE COILS WERE BAD AGAIN AND THE VEHICLE...

Sep 26, 2014 Electrical System 77,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE COIL PACKS ON MY 2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT 3 TIMES SO FAR AND YESTERDAY THEY WENT OUT AGAIN. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CAR STARTED RUNNING ROUGH AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY. I WENT TO THE AUTO REPAIR CENTER AND THEY ADVISED THAT THE COILS WERE BAD AGAIN AND THE VEHICLE...

Sep 20, 2014 Electrical System 45,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY SEDAN ALMOST 2 YRS AGO AND I HAVE REPLACED ALL FOUR COILS RANDOMLY SINCE THEN. YESTERDAY MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AS I WAS STUCK IN TRAFFIC AND COIL 2 WAS MISFIRING AGAIN. NOW THAT I AM OUT OF WARRANTY I AM HAVING TO ARGUE WITH HYUNDAI CORPORATION ON THIS MATTER THAT SHOULD BE LABEL...

Sep 20, 2014 Electrical System 45,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY SEDAN ALMOST 2 YRS AGO AND I HAVE REPLACED ALL FOUR COILS RANDOMLY SINCE THEN. YESTERDAY MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AS I WAS STUCK IN TRAFFIC AND COIL 2 WAS MISFIRING AGAIN. NOW THAT I AM OUT OF WARRANTY I AM HAVING TO ARGUE WITH HYUNDAI CORPORATION ON THIS MATTER THAT SHOULD BE LABEL...

Aug 21, 2014 Electrical System 61,000 mi

LOST OF POWER I FOUND OUT IT WAS THE COILS HAD TO REPLACE ALL COILS. *TR

Aug 21, 2014 Electrical System 61,000 mi

LOST OF POWER I FOUND OUT IT WAS THE COILS HAD TO REPLACE ALL COILS. *TR

Jul 18, 2014 Electrical System 70,000 mi

2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT HAS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM WITH THE COILS/SPARK PLUGS. I HAVE HAD ALL OF THEM REPLACED, YET THE CAR STILL SENSES A MISFIRE IN ITS COMPUTER. MY MECHANIC LOOKED IT UP AND FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS YEAR AND MAKE, BUT WHEN I CALLED HYUNDAI THEY DENIED A RECALL EVER BEING I...

Jul 18, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 70,000 mi

2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT HAS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM WITH THE COILS/SPARK PLUGS. I HAVE HAD ALL OF THEM REPLACED, YET THE CAR STILL SENSES A MISFIRE IN ITS COMPUTER. MY MECHANIC LOOKED IT UP AND FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS YEAR AND MAKE, BUT WHEN I CALLED HYUNDAI THEY DENIED A RECALL EVER BEING I...

Jul 18, 2014 Electrical System 70,000 mi

2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT HAS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM WITH THE COILS/SPARK PLUGS. I HAVE HAD ALL OF THEM REPLACED, YET THE CAR STILL SENSES A MISFIRE IN ITS COMPUTER. MY MECHANIC LOOKED IT UP AND FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS YEAR AND MAKE, BUT WHEN I CALLED HYUNDAI THEY DENIED A RECALL EVER BEING I...

Jul 18, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 70,000 mi

2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT HAS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM WITH THE COILS/SPARK PLUGS. I HAVE HAD ALL OF THEM REPLACED, YET THE CAR STILL SENSES A MISFIRE IN ITS COMPUTER. MY MECHANIC LOOKED IT UP AND FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS YEAR AND MAKE, BUT WHEN I CALLED HYUNDAI THEY DENIED A RECALL EVER BEING I...

Jun 30, 2014 Engine

2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE COILS MALFUNCTION AND CAUSES ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAS ALREADY REPLACED THREE OF THE FOUR COILS. *JB

Jun 30, 2014 Electrical System

2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE COILS MALFUNCTION AND CAUSES ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAS ALREADY REPLACED THREE OF THE FOUR COILS. *JB

Jun 30, 2014 Engine

2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE COILS MALFUNCTION AND CAUSES ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAS ALREADY REPLACED THREE OF THE FOUR COILS. *JB

Jun 30, 2014 Electrical System

2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE COILS MALFUNCTION AND CAUSES ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAS ALREADY REPLACED THREE OF THE FOUR COILS. *JB

Mar 27, 2014 Air Bags Crash 5 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 1:00AM, THE CAR SLID ON ICE GOING 35MPH, HITTING A SIDEWALK AND A STEEL GATE. BOTH INDIVIDUALS IN THE CAR BLACKED OUT HEAD ON DASHBOARD, NO AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED FROM EITHER THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE. ONCE THE POLICE CAME 2MINUTES LATER. BOTH INDIVIDUALS STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICL...

Mar 27, 2014 Air Bags Crash 5 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 1:00AM, THE CAR SLID ON ICE GOING 35MPH, HITTING A SIDEWALK AND A STEEL GATE. BOTH INDIVIDUALS IN THE CAR BLACKED OUT HEAD ON DASHBOARD, NO AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED FROM EITHER THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE. ONCE THE POLICE CAME 2MINUTES LATER. BOTH INDIVIDUALS STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICL...

Aug 26, 2013 Tires 3,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT WITH HANKOOK OPTIMO 724 TIRES, SIZE: 125/70R14. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRES AIR PRESSURE WAS LOW. THE CONTACT ADDED AIR TO THE TIRES BUT THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT. T...

Aug 26, 2013 Tires 3,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT WITH HANKOOK OPTIMO 724 TIRES, SIZE: 125/70R14. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRES AIR PRESSURE WAS LOW. THE CONTACT ADDED AIR TO THE TIRES BUT THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT. T...

Jul 26, 2013 Steering Crash 51,530 mi

I MERGED ON TO THE FREEWAY ON RAMP INCREASING MY SPEED AS NORMAL. WITNESS STATES I WAS DRIVING IN THE CENTER OF THE STREET. ALL OF A SUDDEN MY VEHICLE LOST TRACTION AND STARTING SWERVING RIGHT AND LEFT AS IF A TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. I TRY TO GET CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BY LETTING OFF OF THE GAS AND STEE...

Jul 26, 2013 Air Bags Crash 51,530 mi

I MERGED ON TO THE FREEWAY ON RAMP INCREASING MY SPEED AS NORMAL. WITNESS STATES I WAS DRIVING IN THE CENTER OF THE STREET. ALL OF A SUDDEN MY VEHICLE LOST TRACTION AND STARTING SWERVING RIGHT AND LEFT AS IF A TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. I TRY TO GET CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BY LETTING OFF OF THE GAS AND STEE...

Jul 26, 2013 Suspension Crash 51,530 mi

I MERGED ON TO THE FREEWAY ON RAMP INCREASING MY SPEED AS NORMAL. WITNESS STATES I WAS DRIVING IN THE CENTER OF THE STREET. ALL OF A SUDDEN MY VEHICLE LOST TRACTION AND STARTING SWERVING RIGHT AND LEFT AS IF A TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. I TRY TO GET CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BY LETTING OFF OF THE GAS AND STEE...

Jul 26, 2013 Steering Crash 51,530 mi

I MERGED ON TO THE FREEWAY ON RAMP INCREASING MY SPEED AS NORMAL. WITNESS STATES I WAS DRIVING IN THE CENTER OF THE STREET. ALL OF A SUDDEN MY VEHICLE LOST TRACTION AND STARTING SWERVING RIGHT AND LEFT AS IF A TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. I TRY TO GET CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BY LETTING OFF OF THE GAS AND STEE...

Jul 26, 2013 Air Bags Crash 51,530 mi

I MERGED ON TO THE FREEWAY ON RAMP INCREASING MY SPEED AS NORMAL. WITNESS STATES I WAS DRIVING IN THE CENTER OF THE STREET. ALL OF A SUDDEN MY VEHICLE LOST TRACTION AND STARTING SWERVING RIGHT AND LEFT AS IF A TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. I TRY TO GET CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BY LETTING OFF OF THE GAS AND STEE...

Jul 26, 2013 Suspension Crash 51,530 mi

I MERGED ON TO THE FREEWAY ON RAMP INCREASING MY SPEED AS NORMAL. WITNESS STATES I WAS DRIVING IN THE CENTER OF THE STREET. ALL OF A SUDDEN MY VEHICLE LOST TRACTION AND STARTING SWERVING RIGHT AND LEFT AS IF A TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. I TRY TO GET CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BY LETTING OFF OF THE GAS AND STEE...

Jul 10, 2013 Air Bags 43,000 mi

IT WAS RAINING AND I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH AND I TRIED TO BRAKE SO I COULD MERGE INTO THE LEFT LANE BUT MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND MY CAR STARTED SLIDING AND I HIT THE BACK OF ANOTHER CAR. MY WHOLE FRONT END WAS SMUSHED, BUT MY AIR BAGS DIDN'T COME OUT EVEN THOUGH IT WAS AN EXTREMELY HARD IM...

Jul 10, 2013 Service Brakes 43,000 mi

IT WAS RAINING AND I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH AND I TRIED TO BRAKE SO I COULD MERGE INTO THE LEFT LANE BUT MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND MY CAR STARTED SLIDING AND I HIT THE BACK OF ANOTHER CAR. MY WHOLE FRONT END WAS SMUSHED, BUT MY AIR BAGS DIDN'T COME OUT EVEN THOUGH IT WAS AN EXTREMELY HARD IM...

Jul 10, 2013 Air Bags 43,000 mi

IT WAS RAINING AND I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH AND I TRIED TO BRAKE SO I COULD MERGE INTO THE LEFT LANE BUT MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND MY CAR STARTED SLIDING AND I HIT THE BACK OF ANOTHER CAR. MY WHOLE FRONT END WAS SMUSHED, BUT MY AIR BAGS DIDN'T COME OUT EVEN THOUGH IT WAS AN EXTREMELY HARD IM...

Jul 10, 2013 Service Brakes 43,000 mi

IT WAS RAINING AND I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH AND I TRIED TO BRAKE SO I COULD MERGE INTO THE LEFT LANE BUT MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND MY CAR STARTED SLIDING AND I HIT THE BACK OF ANOTHER CAR. MY WHOLE FRONT END WAS SMUSHED, BUT MY AIR BAGS DIDN'T COME OUT EVEN THOUGH IT WAS AN EXTREMELY HARD IM...

Nov 24, 2012 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY. SEEMS TO OCCUR AFTER SWITCHING FROM HIGH BEAMS TO LOW. TOGGLING BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW BEAMS OR TURNING LIGHTS ON AND OFF HAVE NO EFFECT. TAKEN TO 2 DIFFERENT HYUNDAI DEALERSHIPS. NEITHER HAVE BEEN ABLE TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. IT OCCURS ON AVERAGE EVERY 3-6 WEEKS. ...

Nov 24, 2012 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY. SEEMS TO OCCUR AFTER SWITCHING FROM HIGH BEAMS TO LOW. TOGGLING BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW BEAMS OR TURNING LIGHTS ON AND OFF HAVE NO EFFECT. TAKEN TO 2 DIFFERENT HYUNDAI DEALERSHIPS. NEITHER HAVE BEEN ABLE TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. IT OCCURS ON AVERAGE EVERY 3-6 WEEKS. ...

Oct 1, 2012 Visibility/wiper 38,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IT SUDDENLY STARTED RAINING VERY HEAVILY. I TURNED ON MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND NOTHING HAPPENED. THE WIPERS DID NOT WORK AND I WAS UNABLE TO SEE. IT TURNS OUT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED. APPARENTLY THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM IN THE PAST AND RECALLS WERE ORDERED, BUT ...

Oct 1, 2012 Visibility/wiper 38,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IT SUDDENLY STARTED RAINING VERY HEAVILY. I TURNED ON MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND NOTHING HAPPENED. THE WIPERS DID NOT WORK AND I WAS UNABLE TO SEE. IT TURNS OUT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED. APPARENTLY THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM IN THE PAST AND RECALLS WERE ORDERED, BUT ...

Aug 31, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 3,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS REVERSING FROM A PARKING LOT WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT COMPLETELY POWERED OFF THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO STOP THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED...

Aug 31, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 3,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS REVERSING FROM A PARKING LOT WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT COMPLETELY POWERED OFF THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO STOP THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED...

Mar 4, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 4,282 mi

TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IDLING WITH THEIR FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE ENGINE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMALLY HIGH INCREASE IN RPMS AND BECAME EXTREMELY LOUD. THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN TO CREEP FORWARD UNUSUALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE WITHIN...

Mar 4, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 4,282 mi

TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IDLING WITH THEIR FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE ENGINE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMALLY HIGH INCREASE IN RPMS AND BECAME EXTREMELY LOUD. THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN TO CREEP FORWARD UNUSUALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE WITHIN...