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2011 Hyundai Accent

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2011 Accent.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2011 Hyundai Accent is a passenger car fitted with an automatic 4-speed transmission and EPA-rated fuel economy of 27/35/30 mpg, with routine maintenance calling for 3.5 quarts of 5W-20 or 5W-30 API engine oil. Across the model’s 1991–2022 complaint record, this model year generated 37 owner complaints and a single recall, with air bags flagged as the top complaint area. That figure sits well below the 1995 high of 167 complaints and far above the 1993 low of one, placing the 2011 Accent in the lower-complaint tier of its lineage and indicating a comparatively modest volume of reported issues relative to the model’s historical range.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity3.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy27/35/30 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 121R · 500 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 121R · 500 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP175-70TR14OEM · verified
Wheel / rimN/A inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length159.4 in
Overall width66.9 in
Overall height66.9 in
Wheelbase98.4 in
Curb weight2332 lb
Track (front / rear)57.9 / 57.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)62/38

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined27 / 35 / 30 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume92 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Accent of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.7–12.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.70 sec — 2009 GS 3-door Hatchback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2009GS 3-door Hatchback 1.6L I-48.70 sec16.60 sec110 hpFWD
2006GLS Sedan 1.6L I-410.20 sec17.40 sec110 hpFWD
2006GLS Sedan 1.6L I-412.50 sec19.00 sec110 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 3.5 qt of 5W-20 / 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 28.5-32.5 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidHyundai SP-III
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.5
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil5W-20 · 5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity3.5 qt

Engine torques

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings24-26 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts101-109 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts87-94 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts11-14 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22-26 ft-lbs
Main Bearings41-44 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug28.5-32.5 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs6-9 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-80 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub145-188 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)720 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.64-.86 ohms
Ignition Timing5, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance5 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.04-1.15 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.73-5.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number121R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance500 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test14-18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature190 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)49.0-50.5 psi
Engine Compression185
Engine Oil Pressure15.62 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPMIdle rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Torque Caliper to Bracket16-23 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle58-71 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0002 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0012 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Vacuum Line (inspect)
Every 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
At 15,000 miFuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Refrigerant Line (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 37,500 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 52,500 miFuel Filter (replace)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2011 Hyundai Accent posts a notably clean federal record relative to the model line as a whole, logging just 37 complaints, 1 recall, 0 investigations, and 48 TSBs — a sharp drop from 2010's 87 complaints and a stark contrast to the 152 complaints and 1 investigation that immediately followed in 2012. This positions the 2011 as a transitional low point in the generation, essentially the last model year before a substantial complaint surge (140 in 2013, 80 in 2014) and a TSB spike to 102 in 2012, suggesting the later redesign introduced more owner-reported issues than the outgoing platform had accumulated. The top complaint areas — air bags, vehicle speed control, and electrical system (each at 4) — are spread thin with no dominant failure pattern, and the 3 crash-related complaints against 0 fire complaints indicate no obvious safety-defect cluster flagged in the federal data. Because the data does not specify root causes for these complaint categories, the 2011's record is best read as structurally cleaner rather than categorically safe. For a used-vehicle buyer, the 2011 Accent represents arguably the strongest federal-complaint profile in the surrounding decade, making it a defensible choice within this generation, provided a pre-purchase inspection confirms the specific air bag, speed control, or electrical concerns have been addressed.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
48
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
37
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 37 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags4
Vehicle Speed Control4
Electrical System4
Unknown Or Other3
Engine3
Electrical System,Engine3
Steering2
Exterior Lighting2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

15V566000Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:SwitchReported 08/09/2015

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 48 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…
25-BD-012H TSB2025-11-05Exterior LightingThis bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated…
24-01-009H-12024-05-10Electrical SystemA class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (“HMA”) that had alleged that certain…
24-01-009H-12024-05-09Electrical SystemA class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (“HMA”) that had alleged that certain…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2011 Accent take?

3.5 qt of 5W-20 OR 5W-30 API SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 2011 Accent have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Accent get?

EPA figures are 27 city / 35 highway / 30 combined mpg.