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ProblemsByVin Index / 2013-HYUNDAI-ACCENT / COMPLAINTS
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2013 Hyundai Accent owner complaints

140 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 3 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

brakes 6 complaints shown

31 total in this category · severe · avg repair $450 · see brakes cluster analysis →
12/28/2023 ODI #11562253.0

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Accent. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12/28/2023 ODI #11562330.0

No brake fluid reaching front brake calipers. Technician said it was due to a faulty ABS. Dealership won’t further diagnose and see if it is related to NHTSA Recall Number 23V651000. Front brakes would lock up when moderate pressure applied to brakes.

12/14/2023 ODI #11560139.0

UNKNOWN. I am simply verifying that I have received the notification on recall #23V-631, and I have contacted Boise Bronco Motors on Fairview and spoke with the owner, Grant Peterson. He asked me to send him photo copies of the notice via his personal cell, which I did. It is in there system.

12/09/2014 50,000 mi ODI #10663080.0

I own a 2013 Hyundai accent, the rotors on the vehicle and brakes are giving me difficulties, the vehicle makes a load noise while driving which is very annoying, my spare tire was taken from the vehicle. I thought I had a warranty on the vehicle, I would like to know if this warranty covers the vehicle. I am disappointed that I purchased a new vehicle with issues like this I am unhappy with the vehicle at this time, I had other vehicles and never had a issue like this. I would like to get this matter resolved as soon as possible. *tr

12/07/2023 ODI #11559025.0

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Accent. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12/04/2023 60,211 mi ODI #11558423.0

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Accent. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,112. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

engine 4 complaints shown

19 total in this category · severe · avg repair $3,100 · see engine cluster analysis →
12/19/2022 120,000 mi ODI #11498060.0

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard a knocking sound coming from the vehicle before the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated, and the check oil light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine failed to receive the oil and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to another independent mechanic where it was also diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recal

12/18/2019 120,000 mi ODI #11289941.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai accent. While driving 55 MPH, the contact heard an loud abnormal noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and was unable to be driven. The dealer and manufacturer were not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

12/14/2024 Fire ODI #11630707.0

Sunday, while I was sitting in my car I noticed smokes coming from the hood. I then noticed it getting thicker and I saw a flame under the steering wheel. I called the fire department. While I was waiting, the car engulfed into flames and was completely burnt. I wasn’t notified about a recall on the car. I had to find out on my own on 12/14/2024. The incident happened 12/08/2024. I filed a police report and had to get the car towed. I can contact the police department for the report number, I only received a card.

12/02/2020 125,000 mi ODI #11377475.0

On february 24, 2020 I was traveling on I-495 south during peak hour traffic at approximately 8am when my 2013 Hyundai accent began to lose power with no warning. I managed to negotiate through two lanes of highway traffic to the break down lane where the car went completely dead. I waited a half hour on a busy highway to be towed to the closest Hyundai dealership. They checked the car and found metal debris scattered all over the engine crankshaft. They informed me that the engine was irreparable and I would need a new engine for $5000 which I could not afford.

powertrain 3 complaints shown

10 total in this category · severe · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
12/20/2013 Crash ODI #10556796.0

I was in an accident on october 14, 2013 where I struck a deer head on at 50mph and the airbags did not deploy. I wrote to Hyundai and complained, and after their "investigation", they determined that I was not entitled to any assistance. Well, two nights ago, on wednesday, december 18, 2013, I struck and went under a Ford f150 truck. I was pinned in the vehicle. My airbag did not deploy - again. How am I to feel safe in this vehicle? Their "investigation" said that the airbags were in working order and that simply hitting a deer would not make them go off. Well, this time I hit and went under a vehicle and was pinned in my vehicle and they still didn't go off. I am so disappointed in Hyundai. This was my first new car. And it has lasted me 1 1/2 years, not even. I was not cited

12/19/2017 42,000 mi ODI #11055426.0

Takata recall: I had took my car into the dealership multiple times while it was under warranty because it gets stuck when shifting gears and won't pick up the power when accelerating. While the on the highway it drives horrible and the steering is unpredictable. Each time that I took it into the hyunadai dealership they can't figure out what wrong with it. While it was still under warranty I did take it to other places to see what they would say and they all noticed the issue and stated that it appears that it's with the transmission. I did contact hyuandai directly and they refused to fix the problem and now the car is out of warranty and I am screwed!

12/15/2013 25,000 mi ODI #10556094.0

This vehicle is extremely dangerous driving in the snow. I have driven a number and variety of vehicles in all types of weather across the country. I have certainly driven in worse conditions and in lighter vehicles in worse conditions. There has been a light snow all day 3-6 inches. I was driving on both the interstate and county maintained roads, all paved. Traffic was medium heavy, it was around 6 pm. The vehicle has no traction (it was not icy out) and kind of "bounced" through the snow, like it was going to stall. I started out at 45 but when I realized I had no control, I slowed down to between 35 and 25. If I accelerated in the least, the vehicle didn't really respond. It felt like driving a boat in the water where there is a delay. The car went where it wanted to go. I could keep I

steering 1 complaint shown

8 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $700 · see steering cluster analysis →
12/29/2022 ODI #11499375.0

This complainant is the Owner of a Hyundai Accent 2013 GLS. The car use to drive fine until about a month ago, while I was stepping on the brake to come to a stop, the steering wheels sharply moved into the other lane. This situation got even dangerous this last week when the vehicle started drifting on the high way. I reported to a MIDAS mechanic who agreed this is a safety hazard. This needs to be checked by Hyundai.

visibility 1 complaint shown

12/25/2017 ODI #11056360.0

My front and rear windshields cracked simultaneously during 9 degree temps from only the defogger. The front cracked horizontally the length of the windshield at the level of the vent, and the back cracked four inches horizontally at the spot the vent blows at.

seatbelts 1 complaint shown

3 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $500 · see seatbelts cluster analysis →
12/18/2025 ODI #11705755.0

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.

electrical 1 complaint shown

17 total in this category · severe · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/15/2019 ODI #11289154.0

All three brake lights went out. We tried every basic fix but our personal mechanic says power is not going through the control module and we will need to have it specially repaired by a Hyundai professional. We recieved a citation because our brake lights unknowingly went out and none of the obvious fixes such as bulbs, fuses, or brakes switch replacement ammended the issue. We are at a loss as to how to fix this but saw recalls on other Hyundai models but not this one. We are thinking this is a similar problem. This has literally ruined our lives. We 100% depend on this vehicle and now we have nothing.

other 1 complaint shown

12/07/2017 24,702 mi ODI #11052990.0

On several occasions the car acts as if we have turned off the ignition and completely stalls except that the motor is still going in spite of our attempt to accelerate. The car has no power. Needless to say this has resulted in near accidents. This has been an issue for over a year and has been at alexander Hyundai four times for the same driveability issue. We have requested the throttle positioning switch be replaced under warranty and were told it could not be replaced until the unit fails. The unit failing could result in an accident and/or injury to ourselves or others. This problem was first reported to alexander in september 2016 and continues to the present time.

cruise control 1 complaint shown

5 total in this category · severe · avg repair $600 · see cruise control cluster analysis →
12/07/2012 ODI #10487631.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai accent. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, there was a delayed response in acceleration after the accelerator pedal was depressed. The failure recurred at low speeds intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who informed the contact that the vehicle operated as designed. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 150.

airbags 1 complaint shown

12 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
12/06/2013 16,383 mi Crash ODI #10555016.0

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. He came out of nowhere - he was notin the road or my line of vision prior to me striking him. The vehicle came to an abrupt halt, but no airbags deployed. The deer flew into the median, where it died. I immediately contacted the local police and I have an incident report. I then contacted my insurance company and arranged for the vehicle to be repaired. No one can tell me why the airbags did not deploy. I have pictures from all sides of the vehicle detailing the damage. I would think that a head-on collision at 50mph would warrant an airbag deployment. I no longer feel safe in this vehicle, and am now afraid t

Showing 300 of 140 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2013/Hyundai/Accent#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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