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KMHCT4AE7DU••••••2013 Hyundai ACCENT
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2013 Hyundai ACCENT build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
129on the model
47builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 3Hydraulic 2Air Bags 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesAug 2026
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop as intended while the brake pedal was fully depressed. The brake warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact used the parking…
Vehicle Speed ControlAug 2025
The incident started August 15, 2025, I was driving my car and the traction light came on I stopped and turned it off. I proceeded to drive it after that and came home. Then I noticed my brake lights were constantly on so I took a piece of cardboard and folded it in a few folds…
Unknown Or OtherJun 2024
My local Hyundai dealership (Porter Hyundai in Newark, DE) is unable to remedy the defect (Safety Recall NHTSA Recall Number 23V-651) within a reasonable time. Today is 6/4 and the first available appointment is 7/26
EngineApr 2019
Engine has been causing a knock of some sort making the check engine light to constantly come on. Engine is the same engine as the Kia soul and those engines have a full recall to be replaced, the recall needs too be extended too the Hyundai accents. The engine began making the…
Air BagsOct 2015
As I am driving my air bag light keeps popping on- I am scared the air bag will deploy as I am driving
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KMHCT4AE7DU585028 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.