HYUNDAI 2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT
Brand
HYUNDAI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2011
Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT vehicles due to exterior lighting:brake lights:switch issues. Failure to illuminate the brake lights during braking or the inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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 by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning brake light switch may also prevent the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Failure to illuminate the brake lights during braking or the inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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. This recall is an expansion of 13V-113.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026