Model year
2013 Hyundai Accent
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 141 complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Accent (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 1 recall marked park outside. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (34), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC (23), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (18). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated the 4 DR FWD 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 31–32 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,100–$2,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2006 43 complaints
- 2007 88 complaints
- 2008 101 complaints
- 2009 101 complaints
- 2010 87 complaints
- 2011 38 complaints
- 2012 153 complaints
- 2013 141 complaints
- 2014 79 complaints
- 2015 70 complaints
- 2016 102 complaints
- 2017 68 complaints
- 2018 19 complaints
- 2019 31 complaints
- 2020 12 complaints
- 2021 16 complaints
- 2022 17 complaints
Recalls
23V651000 · Sep 22, 2023
Park outsideSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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…
Complaints
141 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 16, fire flag on 9, injury field 23, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQ23002 | Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | Nov 17, 2023 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.124 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accent · 1.6L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 37 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| Accent · 1.6L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 37 | 32 | — | — | $2,100 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2013 Hyundai Accent at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.