2013 Hyundai Accent recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 141
Latest campaign: Sep 22, 2023

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	1	Sep 22, 2023	23V651000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 22, 2023Latest campaign


Sep 22, 202323V651000	Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 23V651000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V651000 · Sep 22, 2023

Sep 22, 202323V651000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Park outside, away from structures

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V651000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 23V651000 · Sep 22, 2023

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component141

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

141Complaints filed

16Involving a crash

9Involving a fire

23Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Service brakes	42	30	3	2	7
Engine	34	24	0	4	0
Hydraulic	24	17	0	1	0
Electrical system	18	13	2	1	8
Unknown or other	16	11	1	3	9
Air bags	14	10	12	0	13
Power train	12	9	1	0	1
Vehicle speed control	8	6	3	0	2
Suspension	8	6	0	0	0
Steering	8	6	0	0	0
Structure	7	5	2	1	1
Wheels	7	5	0	1	0
Exterior lighting	7	5	0	0	0
Seat belts	5	4	1	0	1
Tires	5	4	0	0	0

9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop as intended while the brake pedal was fully depressed.”
Filed 08/18/2026 · ODI 11757677
Unknown or other
“My parked, unoccupied 2013 Hyundai Accent spontaneously caught fire while turned off in my driveway.”
Filed 05/21/2026 · ODI 11739389
Electrical system
“My name is [XXX] and I am filing a complaint against The Auto Factory in [XXX] . In December 2024 I purchased a 2013 Hyundai Accent (VIN: [XXX] ) from this dealership.”
Filed 05/11/2026 · ODI 11737034

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2013 Hyundai Accent recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Hyundai Accent have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2013 Hyundai Accent. The most recent, 23V651000 (reported September 22, 2023), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

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

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 42 complaints out of 141 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 16 crashs and 9 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Hyundai Accent?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.

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