2009 Hyundai Accent problems and complaints
Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Hyundai Accent. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (27), Service Brakes (15), Visibility/Wiper (13).
Key takeaways
- 101 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 27 | 27% |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 15% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 13 | 13% |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 9 | 9% |
| Power Train | 9 | 9% |
| Engine | 6 | 6% |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 6% |
| Suspension | 5 | 5% |
| Structure | 5 | 5% |
| Visibility | 5 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Hyundai Accent 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes - filed 2025-10-10
Brake Light Switch broke ,Brake light won't turn off
Engine - filed 2023-05-24
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 indep...
Service Brakes - filed 2023-05-16
ABS module leaking fluid
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.