How many electrical complaints does the 2013 Hyundai Accent have?

NHTSA lists 22 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Accent, which is 16% of the 141 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Hyundai Accent electrical system?

No. NHTSA's data for this component and model year shows no related recalls on file.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2013 Accent?

The median mileage at failure among reported electrical complaints was 59,992 miles.

Are the 2013 Accent's electrical problems dangerous?

NHTSA records tied to electrical complaints for this year include 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 8 injuries.

How does 2013 compare to other Accent model years for electrical complaints?

The 2013 Accent's 16% share of complaints tied to the electrical system is lower than the 2016 model year's 28% and the 2011 model year's 34%, based on NHTSA data.

2013 Hyundai Accent Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Accent, 16% of all complaints filed for the year. No related recalls are on file. Median mileage at failure was 59,992 miles, with reports including a fire and two crashes.

Electrical System complaints: 22; 16% of 141
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 8
Median mileage: 59,992 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden loss of electrical power while driving, causing the vehicle to stall and lose lights, gauges, and steering assist, with the engine sometimes not restarting for up to an hour.
Some owners describe the vehicle failing to start after being parked briefly, with the engine turning over but no response from electronics.
Headlight bulbs were reported to fail repeatedly in rapid succession shortly after purchase, with independent testing pointing to a voltage spike.
Owners describe intermittent electronics failures where the key fob stops responding, the clock and radio stay off, and dome lights do not work even though the dashboard gauges still function.
One owner reported the right turn signal triggering the high-beam headlights instead of the low beams, a pattern that worsened over about a year.
One owner reported water entering the headlight assembly, which the dealer described as normal and suggested running high beams to evaporate the moisture.

When 2013 Hyundai Accent electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 18, 2013, latest May 11, 2026.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2013 to May 2026; peak Mar 2013 (1).

Electrical System recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Accent

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Accent model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201022 (26%)
201113 (34%)
201224 (16%)
201322 (16%)
20145 (6%)
201510 (14%)
201628 (28%)
201711 (16%)
20183 (16%)
20192 (6%)
20201 (8%)
20212 (13%)
20226 (38%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2013 Hyundai Accent have?: NHTSA lists 22 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Accent, which is 16% of the 141 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Hyundai Accent electrical system?: No. NHTSA's data for this component and model year shows no related recalls on file.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2013 Accent?: The median mileage at failure among reported electrical complaints was 59,992 miles.
Are the 2013 Accent's electrical problems dangerous?: NHTSA records tied to electrical complaints for this year include 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 8 injuries.
How does 2013 compare to other Accent model years for electrical complaints?: The 2013 Accent's 16% share of complaints tied to the electrical system is lower than the 2016 model year's 28% and the 2011 model year's 34%, based on NHTSA data.