2013 Hyundai

Accent

Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L

Hyundai Accent: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission: Automatic 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system: NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 37 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City: 28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb: 31 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr: $2,000EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂: 285 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score: 8/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score: 5/10
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG: 29.6 mpg, reported by 4 driversabout 1.4 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified: Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 162 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width: 67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height: 57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase: 101 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight: 2,509 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol: 90 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol: 14 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.

Overall crash rating: ★★★★★
Rollover rating: ★★★★★
Stability control (ESC): Standard
Forward-collision warning: No
Lane-departure warning: No
Recalls: 1
Owner complaints: 140
Reported injuries: 23
Theft rate: 1.9 per 1,000 produced (CY 2013 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

ENGINE17%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC11%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9%
SERVICE BRAKES9%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER8%
AIR BAGS7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 206 total.

Hyundai Accent: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

AQ23002Openopened Nov 17, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 5 yr / 60k mi
Powertrain: 10 yr / 100k mi
Roadside assistance: 5 yr
Maintenance: 3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery: 10 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.