2013 Hyundai Accent Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Accent.

20122014
Complaints
203
Crashes
27
Fires
13
Injuries
43
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2013 Hyundai Accent Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#133 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:68,637 mi
Fires:4
#222 complaints

Hydraulic Brakes

Avg mileage:37,521 mi
Fires:1
#318 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:36,172 mi
Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Hyundai Accent.

Engine Problems
33
complaints
Crashes
Fires
4
Avg Miles
68,637
Hydraulic Brakes
22
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
37,521
Brakes
18
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
36,172
Electrical Faults
17
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
66,969
Airbags
14
complaints
Crashes
12
Fires
Avg Miles
36,174
Transmission / Drivetrain
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
35,319
Steering Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
17,902
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
27,168
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
24,681
Headlight/Taillight Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
59,202
Wheel Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
24,786
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
50,767
Electronic Stability Control
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Interior Panels:Sun Visor
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Control Unit/Module
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Traction Control System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2013 Hyundai Accent

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,649,478 vehicles.

23V651000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
~1,649,478 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

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2013 Hyundai Accent — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2013 Hyundai Accent reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2013 Hyundai Accent has 203 NHTSA complaints, 27 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 33 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Hyundai Accent?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (33 complaints, avg 68,637 mi); Hydraulic Brakes (22 complaints, avg 37,521 mi); Brakes (18 complaints, avg 36,172 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2013 Hyundai Accent?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 45,410 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2013 Hyundai Accent?
NHTSA complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Accent include 27 crash-related reports, 13 fire reports, 43 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2013 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,649,478 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2013 Hyundai Accent?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (engine problems) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Hyundai Accent reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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