2013 Hyundai Accent Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

34Engine complaints

24.3%Of all 140 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE34 · 24.3%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC22 · 15.7%

SERVICE BRAKES18 · 12.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18 · 12.9%

Unspecified / other16 · 11.4%

Share of the 140 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Hyundai Accent overview page.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated…”NHTSA complaint 11555000 — filed 11/14/2023

“I was driving home with my children from the store, when my car started smoking, shut off, and the engine caught on fire. I barely…”NHTSA complaint 11546762 — filed 09/27/2023

“Engine has been causing a knock of some sort making the check engine light to constantly come on. Engine is the same engine as the…”NHTSA complaint 11543549 — filed 09/09/2023

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Hyundai Accent have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2013 Hyundai Accent: 34 of 140 complaints on file (24.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Hyundai Accent have in total?

140 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 16 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, 23 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.