2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
128
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT
The 2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT has received a total of 128 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (27 complaints), Visibilitywiper (13 complaints), and Service Brakes (12 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT, potentially affecting up to 1,811,836 vehicles.
Recall 15V566000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 99,500 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 may malfunction. A malfunctioning brake light switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control...
Consequence: Failure to illuminate the brake lights during braking or the inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake switch, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 1-855-671-3059 or by visiting www.HyundaiUSA.com/Campaign131. Hyundai's number for this recall is 131....
View full details →Recall 13V113000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 1,712,336 vehicles affected
Defect: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe,...
Consequence: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT
128 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 27 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemhorn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingbrake Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Brake Light Switch broke ,Brake light won't turn off
The contact owned a 2009 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while his girlfriend was driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. No warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact’s girlfriend then coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000
ABS module leaking fluid
The rear windshield shattered for no reason. Because of the tint we had installed it stayed intact but you can't see through it. The car is in my driveway if you want to see it, but I have an appointment for Safelite to repair it on Monday, Dec 6, 2021. No, it has not been inspected by the police or anyone else. Safelite will be able to tell what happened when they come out. My husband was at work and the car was parked, when he came out to get in that is when he noticed it. There was no one else near where he parked his car and no evidence of anyone being near the car.
Safety Rating for the 2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT
Hyundai Motor America has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
5NPC8Z4G02 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
In some areas, a vehicle?s underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road salt usage. As a precautionary measure, cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of underbody components, and an undercoating spray is applied to the bottom exterior surfaces of specified underbody components. This bulletin describes the procedure...
5NP-J2T2N-12 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Hyundai Motor America is conducting a Service Campaign to perform an underbody corrosion preventative service on certain 2008 ? 2009 MY Accent previously or currently registered in Salt Belt States. Service Campaign 944 provides a procedure to perform the preventative measure.
TSB-08-01-024 — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
HYUNDAI: INSPECTION CAMPAIGN. PROCEDURES TO DOCUMENT THE TIRE PRESSURE USING THE GDS TPMS MODULE AND INSPECT INTERIOR CLEANLINESS AND EXTERIOR QUALITY. *PE
TSB-08-01-021 — INTERIOR LIGHTING
HYUNDAI: ROOM LAMP ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT. THE ROOM LAMP SWITCH KNOB MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE ROOM LAMP ASSEMBLY TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HYUNDAI ACCENT
- 2004 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 40 complaints
- 2005 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 76 complaints
- 2006 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 49 complaints
- 2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 113 complaints
- 2008 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 135 complaints
- 2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT (current)
- 2010 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 119 complaints
- 2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 51 complaints
- 2012 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 217 complaints
- 2013 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 203 complaints
- 2014 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 96 complaints
Other HYUNDAI Models
- HYUNDAI SONATA — 21,725 total complaints
- HYUNDAI ELANTRA — 11,768 total complaints
- HYUNDAI SANTA FE — 9,835 total complaints
- HYUNDAI TUCSON — 7,920 total complaints
- HYUNDAI PALISADE — 2,456 total complaints
- HYUNDAI VELOSTER — 1,738 total complaints
- HYUNDAI GENESIS — 1,702 total complaints
- HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 — 1,636 total complaints