2013 HYUNDAI ACCENT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
203
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 HYUNDAI ACCENT
The 2013 HYUNDAI ACCENT has received a total of 203 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (33 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulic (22 complaints), and Service Brakes (18 complaints).
Recalls for the 2013 HYUNDAI ACCENT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 HYUNDAI ACCENT, potentially affecting up to 1,649,478 vehicles.
Recall 23V651000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
| 1,649,478 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 HYUNDAI ACCENT
203 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 HYUNDAI ACCENT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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 Technical Service Bulletins have been issued to address the concerns, but the dealer says my vehicle does not qualify for these warranty/goodwill repairs. TSB 23-EM-008H, as an example, seems to apply to my vehicle. Can this be investigated please? I believe this vehicle qualifies for warranty/goodwill repairs and/or engine replacement.
The incident started August 15, 2025, I was driving my car and the traction light came on I stopped and turned it off. I proceeded to drive it after that and came home. Then I noticed my brake lights were constantly on so I took a piece of cardboard and folded it in a few folds and put it between the brake pedal and the brake switch it turned it off. I then proceeded the next day to drive my car it was doing fine until my caliper seized on my rotor and left me stuck on the side of the road, I then called a mobile mechanic he came out replaced the caliper on the left front driver side it still did not unseize my rotor for my caliper to move freely so he installed a new master cylinder it worked for 2 days then I was always driving it felt like the tire was falling off the car a lot of shaking and bouncing. So I parked it that unfortunately sees the caliper on the rotor again three times. I had a new caliper put on it worked for a week my traction light was off. And then my traction light came back on as I was driving it seized up again I've replaced a lot of fuses, new Masters cylinder, new caliper, new brake switch. I'm at a loss help me!!
The incident started August 15, 2025, I was driving my car and the traction light came on I stopped and turned it off. I proceeded to drive it after that and came home. Then I noticed my brake lights were constantly on so I took a piece of cardboard and folded it in a few folds and put it between the brake pedal and the brake switch it turned it off. I then proceeded the next day to drive my car it was doing fine until my caliper seized on my rotor and left me stuck on the side of the road, I then called a mobile mechanic he came out replaced the caliper on the left front driver side it still did not unseize my rotor for my caliper to move freely so he installed a new master cylinder it worked for 2 days then I was always driving it felt like the tire was falling off the car a lot of shaking and bouncing. So I parked it that unfortunately sees the caliper on the rotor again three times. I had a new caliper put on it worked for a week my traction light was off. And then my traction light came back on as I was driving it seized up again I've replaced a lot of fuses, new Masters cylinder, new caliper, new brake switch. I'm at a loss help me!!
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Safety Rating for the 2013 HYUNDAI ACCENT
The 2013 HYUNDAI ACCENT received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 HYUNDAI ACCENT
Hyundai Motor America has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 HYUNDAI ACCENT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
24-01-007H — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Certain Hyundai vehicles may not be equipped with an immobilizer. This bulletin provides the service procedure to install a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and installation of two anti-theft decals on the front windows.
14-01-009A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
14-01-009 — EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
10059650 — EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
10059650 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
13-01-019 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SB-12-FL-010 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SB-12-FL-010 — ENGINE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
12-01-039 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
12-01-037 — EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 HYUNDAI ACCENT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HYUNDAI ACCENT
- 2008 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 135 complaints
- 2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 128 complaints
- 2010 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 119 complaints
- 2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 51 complaints
- 2012 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 217 complaints
- 2013 HYUNDAI ACCENT (current)
- 2014 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 96 complaints
- 2015 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 98 complaints
- 2016 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 156 complaints
- 2017 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 93 complaints
- 2018 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 21 complaints
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- HYUNDAI ELANTRA — 11,768 total complaints
- HYUNDAI SANTA FE — 9,835 total complaints
- HYUNDAI TUCSON — 7,920 total complaints
- HYUNDAI PALISADE — 2,456 total complaints
- HYUNDAI VELOSTER — 1,738 total complaints
- HYUNDAI GENESIS — 1,702 total complaints
- HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 — 1,636 total complaints