2013 Hyundai Accent

The Verdict

Worst problem area

Brakes

Brakes leads by volume: 45 of 141 complaints (32%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (13) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed fell from 153 in 2012 to 141 in 2013.

Data last changed Sep 16, 2026. Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	vs. 2013 Compact Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)	2,100–2,150	1,950–2,000	1,950–2,000	2,000–2,100	2,000–2,100
Combined MPG	29–30	31–32	31–32	30–31	30–31
City / Highway MPG	26–27 / 33–35	28 / 37	28 / 37	26–27 / 36–37	26–27 / 36–37
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)	296–306	278–287	276–285	285–289	285–295
Complaints filed	38	153	141	79	69	Not compared
Recalls issued	1	2	1	1	2	Not compared
Crash-involved complaints	3	13	16	12	7	Not compared
Fire-involved complaints	0	8	9	9	10	Not compared
Injuries reported	3	13	23	14	10	Not compared
Deaths reported	0	1	0	0	0	Not compared
Configurations compared	3	2	2	2	2

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Hyundai Accent have?

1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Hyundai Accent?

Brakes: 45 of 141 NHTSA complaints (32%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Hyundai Accent get?

EPA rates it 31–32 MPG combined across 2 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2013 Hyundai Accent?

EPA estimates $1,950–$2,000 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

Similar Vehicles

EPA-Rated Configurations (2)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
Configuration	Transmission	Cylinders	Displacement	Drivetrain	Fuel Type	Vehicle Class	City	Highway	Combined	Annual Fuel Cost	CO₂
Configuration 1	Automatic 6-spd	4	1.6L	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	Compact Cars	28 mpg	37 mpg	31 mpg (low)	$2,000 (high)	285 g/mi (high)
Configuration 2	Manual 6-spd	4	1.6L	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	Compact Cars	28 mpg	37 mpg	32 mpg (high)	$1,950 (low)	276 g/mi (low)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
Category	Complaints	Crash-Involved	Fire-Involved	Injuries
Engine	34	0	4	0
Transmission & Drivetrain	12	1	0	1
Fuel System	5	0	1	0
Electrical	18	2	1	8
Brakes	45	3	2	7
Steering	8	0	0	0
Suspension, Wheels & Tires	19	0	1	0
Airbags & Restraints	18	12	0	13
Driver Assistance & Speed Control	9	3	1	2
Body, Seats & Latches	9	2	1	1
Visibility & Lighting	9	0	0	0
Other	16	1	3	9

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (1)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE · Campaign 23V651000 · Sep 25, 2023
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.
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 Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.