Worst 2013 Hyundai Accent Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Hydraulic Brakes
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Hyundai Accent.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 33 | — | 4 | 68,637 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 22 | — | 1 | 37,521 mi | |
| Brakes | 18 | 3 | — | 36,172 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 17 | 2 | 1 | 66,969 mi | |
| Airbags | 14 | 12 | — | 36,174 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 11 | 1 | — | 35,319 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | — | — | 17,902 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | — | — | 27,168 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | 3 | — | 24,681 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 7 | — | — | 59,202 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 7 | — | 1 | 24,786 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | 1 | — | 50,767 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Interior Panels:Sun Visor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Control Unit/Module | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 Hyundai Accent
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,649,478 vehicles.
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.
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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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