2013 Hyundai Accent engine problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 Hyundai Accent — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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. I financed the vehicle and have been making my payments on time every month. Recently the car developed a serious engine problem…”
filed May 11, 2026
“My 2013 Hyundai Accent with 130K miles is experiencing excessive oil consumption. I'm replacing 1.5+ quarts per month to keep it at the full mark on the dipstick. After some research, it appears that lawsuits and Technical Service Bulletins have been issued to address the concerns, but the dealer…”
filed Oct 17, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Accent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Accent | 19 | 66% |
| 2018 Accent | 8 | 42% |
| 2017 Accent | 23 | 34% |
| 2016 Accent | 32 | 32% |
| 2015 Accent | 20 | 29% |
| 2014 Accent | 18 | 23% |
| 2012 Accent | 36 | 24% |
| 2011 Accent | 10 | 27% |
| 2010 Accent | 7 | 8% |
| 2009 Accent | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 Accent | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 Accent | 6 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Hyundai Accent
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.