2013 Hyundai Accent recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Hyundai Accent; the most frequently affected component is service brakes, hydraulic — control unit/module. Owners filed 141 complaints, most often about service brakes. 1 recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Among the 17 model years of this model in the database, 2013 ranks #12 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints141

Do-not-drive / park-outside1

Crashes reported1in stored complaints

Fires reported4in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Service brakes, hydraulic — Control unit/moduleCampaign 23V651000 · 22 Sep 2023

Park outside — fire risk

Problem: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Service brakes27 · 68%

Hydraulic19 · 48%

Unknown or other6 · 15%

Engine4 · 10%

Vehicle speed control3 · 8%

Electrical system3 · 8%

Seat belts1 · 2%

Fuel/propulsion system1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

20239

202422

20256

20263

From owner complaints

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…
Service brakes · Dec 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

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.
Service brakes · Dec 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

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.
Seat belts · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

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…
Engine · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

Full specifications All model years 2013 Hyundai lineup

Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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