Recall 15V566 affects 99,500 2009-2011 Hyundai Accent vehicles for a brake light switch defect. Repair is free at any franchised Hyundai dealer.
Hyundai is recalling 99,500 2009-2011 Accent vehicles because the brake light switch can malfunction. A failed switch can leave brake lights dark during braking or stop the brake pedal from canceling cruise control, which raises crash risk; Hyundai dealers will replace the switch free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The brake light switch in a 2009-2011 Hyundai Accent sits at the brake pedal and tells the vehicle that the pedal has been pressed. That signal turns on the rear brake lights, helps cancel cruise control, and allows the transmission shifter to move out of Park when the brake is applied.
In affected Accents, the switch can malfunction and fail to send the pedal signal correctly. When that happens, the brake lights do not illuminate even though the driver is braking, cruise control does not cancel from the brake pedal, or the shifter stays locked in Park. Hyundai's repair record points to revised switch contact material and surface finish, plus a relay added to the updated stop lamp switch circuit.
The warning sign listed for owners is an inability to move the shifter out of the Park position. The brake lights also fail without an obvious message to the driver, so another driver noticing dark brake lamps is a serious clue.
Who's affected?
Covers three Accent model years that use the same brake-light switch.
| 2011 Hyundai Accent | Switch |
|---|---|
| 2010 Hyundai Accent | Switch |
| 2009 Hyundai Accent | Switch |
| Units affected | 99,500 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
When the brake switch fails, brake lights do not illuminate during braking and cruise control does not disengage. That raises crash risk. A shifter that will not move out of Park is a warning sign. If your VIN is included, schedule the brake switch replacement soon and drive cautiously until repaired. Repair is free at any franchised Hyundai dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2011 Hyundai Accent is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Hyundai dealer to schedule the free brake-light-switch replacement that restores brake-light and cruise-control operation.
- Bring the recall notice if Hyundai mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V566 when you call.
- Avoid using cruise control until the repair is complete, and leave extra following distance in case the brake lights do not illuminate.
- Call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059 with questions about recall number 15V566.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Hyundai technician replaces the brake switch that controls brake-light operation, cruise-control cancellation, and the shift interlock. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Hyundai's reimbursement plan also covers eligible owners who already paid for related brake switch repairs before the recall notice. Contact Hyundai customer service or ask the dealer what documentation the plan requires for a claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 8, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 21, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
| November 2, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| November 2, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 2, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V566?
Recall 15V566 covers 99,500 2009-2011 Hyundai Accent vehicles with a brake light switch defect. The switch can stop the brake lights from illuminating, keep cruise control from disengaging by brake-pedal input, or keep the shifter locked in PARK. Hyundai dealers replace the brake switch for free.
What should I do if my 2009-2011 Hyundai Accent is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Accent is included in recall 15V566. If it is, call a franchised Hyundai dealer and ask for recall repair 131. The dealer replaces the brake switch free of charge. Hyundai customer service is also available at 1-855-671-3059.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost, and Hyundai's recall remedy says dealers will replace the brake switch free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Hyundai dealer.
Is it safe to drive my Hyundai Accent before the brake switch repair?
Hyundai has not told owners to stop driving under recall 15V566. The safety risk is still real: brake lights that fail to illuminate, or cruise control that does not disengage from brake-pedal input, increases crash risk. Schedule the free dealer repair once your VIN is confirmed.
What warning signs should I watch for?
Watch for brake lights that do not turn on when you press the brake pedal, cruise control that stays active after brake-pedal input, or a shifter that will not move out of PARK. Those signs match the brake switch problem described in recall 15V566.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V566000 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai customer service | 1-855-671-3059 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V566 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V566000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →