MYRModel Year Report

2013 Hyundai Accent

◆ Worse than typical
2013 Hyundai Accent
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:42:36.196Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
141
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2013

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

30% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 2 complaints 1991 1993: 1 complaint 1995: 142 complaints 1996: 101 complaints 1997: 55 complaints 1997 1998: 47 complaints 1999: 61 complaints 2000: 92 complaints 2001: 112 complaints 2001 2002: 134 complaints 2003: 37 complaints 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 43 complaints 2007: 88 complaints 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 101 complaints 2009 2010: 87 complaints 2011: 38 complaints 2012: 153 complaints 2013: 141 complaints 2013 141 2014: 79 complaints 2015: 70 complaints 2016: 103 complaints 2017: 68 complaints 2017 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 30 complaints 2020: 12 complaints 2021: 16 complaints 2021 2022: 17 complaints
1991: 2 complaints 1991 1993: 1 complaint 1995: 142 complaints 1995 1996: 101 complaints 1997: 55 complaints 1997 1998: 47 complaints 1999: 61 complaints 1999 2000: 92 complaints 2001: 112 complaints 2001 2002: 134 complaints 2003: 37 complaints 2003 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 43 complaints 2007: 88 complaints 2007 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 101 complaints 2009 2010: 87 complaints 2011: 38 complaints 2011 2012: 153 complaints 2013: 141 complaints 2013 141 2014: 79 complaints 2015: 70 complaints 2015 2016: 103 complaints 2017: 68 complaints 2017 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 30 complaints 2019 2020: 12 complaints 2021: 16 complaints 2021 2022: 17 complaints
1991: 2 complaints 1991 1993: 1 complaint 1995: 142 complaints 1995 1996: 101 complaints 1997: 55 complaints 1997 1998: 47 complaints 1999: 61 complaints 1999 2000: 92 complaints 2001: 112 complaints 2001 2002: 134 complaints 2003: 37 complaints 2003 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 43 complaints 2007: 88 complaints 2007 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 101 complaints 2009 2010: 87 complaints 2011: 38 complaints 2011 2012: 153 complaints 2013: 141 complaints 2013 141 2014: 79 complaints 2015: 70 complaints 2015 2016: 103 complaints 2017: 68 complaints 2017 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 30 complaints 2019 2020: 12 complaints 2021: 16 complaints 2021 2022: 17 complaints

2013: 141 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19912
19931
1995142
1996101
199755
199847
199961
200092
2001112
2002134
200337
200433
200549
200643
200788
2008101
2009101
201087
201138
2012153
2013141
201479
201570
2016103
201768
201819
201930
202012
202116
202217

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

30% · 43 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Engine

24% · 34 reports
FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

I was driving home with my children from the store, when my car started smoking, shut off, and the engine caught on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-27

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

Our 2013 Hyundai Accent caught on fire was burnt so badly that the passenger front ttire melted. The fire started in the engine compartment.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-08

Also filed under Structure and wheels

Electrical system

13% · 18 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY

Air bags

10% · 14 reports
CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

On Monday, October 14, 2013 I was traveling east bound on US17 in suffolk, va at approximately 8:30PM at the posted speed limit of 50MPH when I struck a full-sized male deer head-on.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-11-18

Cpsc: I1370075A. 2013 Hyundai Accent. Consumer stated his daughter was involved in a one car accident. Which the car rolled numerous times. Also, not one air bag deployed and the car was totaled.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-30

Power train

9% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2013Complaint volume 141 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    2023-11-17Audit queryOpen Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
  3. R
    2024-04-10Service brakes, hydraulic23V651000 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,...

    Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2013 Hyundai Accent — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 43 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 34 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 18 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 23V651000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2013 Hyundai Accent reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Hyundai Accent is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Hyundai Accent?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 Hyundai Accent have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.