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2013 Hyundai AccentProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 143 owner complaints about the 2013 Hyundai Accent, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-651 the manufacturer reports only 25% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Hyundai Accent has problems
143 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
35Engine4 crash/fire/injury
24Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
18Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
18Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
15Air bags14 crash/fire/injury
12Power train1 crash/fire/injury
8Steering
8Vehicle speed control
8Suspension
4713 other systems10 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 35 | 4 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 24 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 18 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 18 | 4 |
| Air bags | 15 | 14 |
| Power train | 12 | 1 |
| Steering | 8 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 3 |
| Suspension | 8 | 0 |
| 13 other systems | 47 | 10 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2013 Hyundai Accent recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
77kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 24 engine complaints. 71% were reported before 100,000 miles.
6under 30k miles17under 100k miles7100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other Accent year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Accent median. How we score
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2013 Hyundai Accent safety ratings
2013 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (12.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2013 Hyundai Accent, and the recalls they led to.
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresOpen
In owners' words
What Accent owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a connecting rod bearing failure. The contact was…
My name is [XXX] and I am filing a complaint against The Auto Factory in [XXX]. In December 2024 I purchased a 2013 Hyundai Accent (VIN: [XXX] ) from this dealership. I financed the vehicle and have been making my payments on time every month. Recently the car developed a serious engine problem and…
My 2013 Hyundai Accent with 130K miles is experiencing excessive oil consumption. I'm replacing 1.5+ quarts per month to keep it at the full mark on the dipstick. After some research, it appears that lawsuits and Technical Service Bulletins have been issued to address the concerns, but the dealer…
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