2013 Hyundai Accent problems and complaints
Owners have filed 142 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Hyundai Accent. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (43), Engine (35), Hydraulic (24).
Key takeaways
- 142 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 16 involve a crash, 9 a fire, 23 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 43 | 30% |
| Engine | 35 | 25% |
| Hydraulic | 24 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 18 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 | 11% |
| Air Bags | 14 | 10% |
| Power Train | 12 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 6% |
| Suspension | 8 | 6% |
| Steering | 8 | 6% |
| Structure | 7 | 5% |
| Wheels | 7 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-22
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 informed that the eng...
Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2026-08-18
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop as intended while the brake pedal was fully depressed. The brake warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact used the parking brake to pull over to the shoulder of the r...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-05-21
My parked, unoccupied 2013 Hyundai Accent spontaneously caught fire while turned off in my driveway. This vehicle is included in Hyundai Safety Recall 251 (NHTSA Campaign Number 23V651000) for a defective Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module that causes an electrical short circuit and engine compartment fires when parke...
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More for the 2013 Hyundai Accent
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.