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2013 Hyundai Accent reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 141 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Hyundai Accent over 14 years — 12 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 11 Accent years on this site. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Brake control module.

2012 Hyundai Accent
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Complaints

141

Per year

12

Recalls

1

Years on the road

14

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (34 of 141), then Hydraulic brakes (24) and Electrical system (18). Those filings include 16 that report a crash, 9 that report a fire, and 12 that report an injury.

Next to 2012 and 2014

The 2012 Accent has 153 complaints, 11 per year, and the 2014 has 80 complaints, 2 per year. The 2013 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2012. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2014.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2013 Hyundai Accent. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall Brake control module 2023-09-22 · NHTSA campaign 23V651000
Summary 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.
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. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

Complaints by component (141 total)

Engine
34
Hydraulic brakes
24
Electrical system
18
Service brakes
18
Air bags
14
Powertrain
12
Speed control
8
Steering
8
Suspension
8
Exterior lighting
7
Structure
7
Wheels
7
Seat belts
5
Tires
5
Electronic stability control (ESC)
4
Fuel and propulsion system
4
Latches, locks, and linkages
2
Visibility and wipers
2
Air brakes
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Traction control
1
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Crash-flagged

16

Fire-flagged

9

Injury reports

12

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Hydraulic brakes · filed 2026-08-18
  • "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…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-05-21
  • "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…"
    Electrical system, Engine · filed 2026-05-11
  • "I suddenly jammed my breaks to avoid an accident and my seat belt came undone. I flew foward in my seat. Now the seat belt (driver) comes undone every time I have a sudden stop."
    Seat belts · filed 2025-12-18
  • "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…"
    Engine · filed 2025-10-17

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2013 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars
2013 Hyundai Accent 5 5 HB FWD 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Accent 1.6L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 28 37 31 MPG $2100
Accent 1.6L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Front-wheel drive 28 37 32 MPG $2050

Specs and fitment

4th generation (RB), 2012–2017
Body styles Sedan
Oil 5W-20 or 5W-30 (1.6L Gamma) , 3.8 qt capacity
Tire size 185/65R15 to 195/55R16 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 23V651000. 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. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. 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. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Hyundai Accent reliable?

Owners have filed 141 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Hyundai Accent over 14 years — 12 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 11 Accent years on this site. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Brake control module.

What are common problems with a 2013 Hyundai Accent?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (34 of 141), then Hydraulic brakes (24) and Electrical system (18). Those filings include 16 that report a crash, 9 that report a fire, and 12 that report an injury.

Is the 2013 Hyundai Accent more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2012 Accent has 153 complaints, 11 per year, and the 2014 has 80 complaints, 2 per year. The 2013 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2012. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2014.

Has the 2013 Hyundai Accent been recalled?

The 2013 Hyundai Accent has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 Hyundai Accent?

Owners have filed 141 complaints about the 2013 Hyundai Accent with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2013 Hyundai Accent get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2013 Hyundai Accent is 31.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Hyundai Accent take?

RB (2012-2017) 1.6L Gamma: 5W-20 or 5W-30. HC (2018-on) 1.6L Smartstream: 0W-20. Confirm the manual for your year.

What does NHTSA campaign 21V619000 cover on later Accents?

Certain 2018-2020 Accent vehicles (with other Hyundai models): the trunk latch may become damaged, preventing opening the trunk from the inside.

When did the HC-generation Accent start?

Model year 2018 on this site (after RB 2012-2017).