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All cars · Hyundai Accent · 2013

2013 Hyundai Accent. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index53100 = average car
Complaints40NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold60,458U.S. model year
Per 100K sold66complaints
Year rank#10 of 14#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
1.6L 4-cylManual 6-spdFWD28 / 37 / 32Regular$1,950
1.6L 4-cylAuto 6-spdFWD28 / 37 / 31Regular$2,000

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 16,000 and 83,800 miles. Median 45,000, from 70 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Engine73,00029,000–120,00023
Brakes89,00061,600–156,5005
Brakes45,00020,400–47,5005
Electrical65,00036,500–98,50010
Airbags21,00015,000–58,20010

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Airbags28%
Transmission & drivetrain20%
Engine15%
Electrical15%
Steering12%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
14116912010

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 23V651000 Sep 2023 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip / Control Unit/Module

    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 compartment fire while parked or driving.

    Risk. 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 Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenHyundai and kia abs module fires2023–

Manufacturer communications 78

Hyundai filed 78 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • The shift lever on some 6-speed vehicles may intermittently not shift out of park
  • The shift lever on some vehicles may intermittently not shift out of Park

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★☆
Hyundai Accent 5 5 HB FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2010412751,975Brakes
2011231555,601Electrical
2012604061,004Brakes
2013534060,458Airbags
2014141063,309Airbags
2015311961,486Engine
2016533973,766Airbags

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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