2013 Hyundai Accent Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 142 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2013 Hyundai Accent, 5% of the 142 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I owned my Hyundai Accent since october of 2012, the vehicle did come with a spare tire, after a few oil changes I noticed my spare tire was missing from the vehicle. Around 45,000 miles on the vehicle I noticed my brakes were making a noise along with the rotors, the vehicle is new and should not be having these vehicle issues. I am very disappointed with this vehicle and would like the rotor situation fixed as soon as possible, I will be checking my warranty on the vehicle. I am disappointed with the vehicle issue and would like this fixed as soon as possible.”
NHTSA complaint #10671929, filed 2015-01, 45,000 miles“On monday, october 14, 2013 I was traveling east bound on us17 in suffolk, va at approximately 8:30pm at the posted speed limit of 50mph when I struck a full-sized male deer head-on. He came out of nowhere - he was notin the road or my line of vision prior to me striking him. The vehicle came to an abrupt halt, but no airbags deployed. The deer flew into the median, where it died. I immediately contacted the local police and I have an incident report. I then contacted my insurance company and arranged for the vehicle to be repaired. No one can tell me why the airbags did not deploy. …”
NHTSA complaint #10555016, filed 2013-12, 16,383 miles“The car is has a very low body. As such, it gets damaged every time the car goes over a bump. The car has not yet hit 100,000 miles and it is already falling apart. I reached out to Hyundai and asked them to take a look but they declined.”
NHTSA complaint #11330155, filed 2020-06, 95,000 miles“Our 2013 Hyundai Accent caught on fire was burnt so badly that the passenger front ttire melted. The fire started in the engine compartment. The vehicle had been parked for approximately 7 hours in the parking lot at work when it was reported to be on fire.”
NHTSA complaint #11071669, filed 2018-02, 40,000 miles“I was in an accident on october 14, 2013 where I struck a deer head on at 50mph and the airbags did not deploy. I wrote to Hyundai and complained, and after their investigation , they determined that I was not entitled to any assistance. Well, two nights ago, on wednesday, december 18, 2013, I struck and went under a ford f150 truck. I was pinned in the vehicle. My airbag did not deploy - again. How am I to feel safe in this vehicle? Their investigation said that the airbags were in working order and that simply hitting a deer would not make them go off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10556796, filed 2013-12Related service bulletins
- 10240180Jul 27, 2023In some areas, a vehicleâs underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road salt usage. As a preventative measure, cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of…
- 10240179Jul 27, 2023In certain areas, a vehicleâs underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road salt usage. As a preventative measure, cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of…
- 10235566Apr 24, 2023Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 17% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 11% |
| 2017 | 4 | 6% |
| 2016 | 6 | 6% |
| 2015 | 5 | 7% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 7 | 5% |
| 2012 | 9 | 6% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 6 | 6% |
| 2007 | 3 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 12 | 11% |
| 2000 | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 7% |
| 1995 | 9 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2013 Hyundai Accent
42 complaintsEngine
35 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsExterior lighting
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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