2013 Hyundai Accent Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 142 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,599miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Hyundai Accent, 6% of the 142 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,599 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“(my car has been driven modestly since purchase on 1/15/16) there are roughly 40,760 miles on my car.1/31/16 I turned out of my work parking lot, made a left.my steering became uncontrollable at less than 15mph.I have a steady hand.I remained calm.but when I tried to break to prevent a possible collision into anything after the steering seemed to have gone out, I braked harder than normal, but not slammed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10823378, filed 2016-02, 40,760 miles“Driving, all road conditions the car drifts left or right and the steering wheel feels like it hits a stop point and correction has to be made constantly. Dealer gave me another 2013 elantra to test drive and it drove well without the problems of my car. And it had more milage than mine.”
NHTSA complaint #10783096, filed 2015-10, 26,949 miles“My car is fairly new. I was pulling into my driveway and my car just stop accelerating. It no longer starts up. I took it to a Hyundai dealership and said they can't figure out what wrong with my car. Please recall”
NHTSA complaint #11048669, filed 2017-11, 21,599 miles“This complainant is the Owner of a Hyundai Accent 2013 GLS. The car use to drive fine until about a month ago, while I was stepping on the brake to come to a stop, the steering wheels sharply moved into the other lane. This situation got even dangerous this last week when the vehicle started drifting on the high way. I reported to a MIDAS mechanic who agreed this is a safety hazard. This needs to be checked by Hyundai.”
NHTSA complaint #11499375, filed 2022-12“When you start the car and touch the steering wheel, it vibrates hard, and the 2 front tires. while driving you can barely keep the car on the road it seems the steering wheel has little or no control. It gets better after you drive a bit, but still vibrates and while parked the steering wheel moves on its on. Lastly after turning the car off the steering wheel and tires still vibrates for about 2-5 seconds afterwards.”
NHTSA complaint #11478442, filed 2022-08Related service bulletins
- 10244994Oct 26, 2023Hyundai Motor America is offering steering wheel locks to owners of certain 2011 â 2017MY vehicles that are not eligible for Service Campaign 993 anti-theft software. This…
- 10238383Jun 15, 2023Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), in response…
- 10238381Jun 15, 2023Hyundai Motor America is offering steering wheel locks to owners of certain 2011 â 2017MY vehicles that are not eligible for Service Campaign 993 anti-theft software. This…
- 10180981Sep 9, 2020This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.
- 10179244Aug 10, 2020This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.
- 10170896Jan 3, 2020This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.
- 10160106Apr 22, 2019This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 18% |
| 2021 | 1 | 6% |
| 2020 | 1 | 8% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 11 | 11% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 8 | 10% |
| 2013 | 8 | 6% |
| 2012 | 9 | 6% |
| 2011 | 3 | 8% |
| 2010 | 7 | 8% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 4% |
| 2004 | 4 | 12% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 6% |
| 1997 | 2 | 4% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2013 Hyundai Accent
42 complaintsEngine
35 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Hyundai Accent
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology