2013 Hyundai Accent: engine stalls while driving

6 of the 142 complaints about the 2013 Hyundai Accent describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 52,600
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2022
2
2019
2
2018
1
2017
7
2016
4
2015
7
2014
3
2013
6
2012
8
2011
3
2010
5
2009
2
2008
1
2007
2
2005
1
2004
1
2003
3
2002
6
2001
6
2000
3
1998
6
1997
5
1996
5
1995
3

What owners say

Filed Dec 19, 2022 · Engine · 120,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard a knocking sound coming from the vehicle before the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated, and the check oil light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine failed to receive the oil and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to another independent mechanic where it was also diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall and the contact was provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Jun 28, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 52,600 miles · NY

Car would randomly shut off or stall while being driven; car would not start up or turn over right after the incident occurs. Happened multiple times after bringing it to the hyundai dealership; getting the car back and saying that they can't replicate the problem while it is unsafe to drive. The cause of this incident is unknown.

Filed Dec 7, 2017 · Driver assistance · 24,702 miles · CA

On several occasions the car acts as if we have turned off the ignition and completely stalls except that the motor is still going in spite of our attempt to accelerate. The car has no power. Needless to say this has resulted in near accidents. This has been an issue for over a year and has been at alexander hyundai four times for the same driveability issue. We have requested the throttle positioning switch be replaced under warranty and were told it could not be replaced until the unit fails. The unit failing could result in an accident and/or injury to ourselves or others. This problem was first reported to alexander in september 2016 and continues to the present time.

Filed May 29, 2017 · Electrical · FL

I have a 2013 hyundai accent gls , on 5/18/17 after parking and turning off the car for about five minutes I got back in and tried to start it up, and it would not even make an attempt to turn on, it just shut down completely. This happened again a week later on 5/26/17, I stopped at a gas station shut off the car, and after filling up I got in my car tried starting it up and again it would not start up, it seems to shut down completely. The second time this occurred I put the car in neutral, and it started up. I am afraid to drive it on the interstate for fear that it may shut down while driving it. This is a serious safety issue that can cause the loss of lives.

Filed Sep 28, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 59,992 miles · CA

While driving the car it loses electrical power and the vehicle stalls, which causes it to lose lights, gauges, steering, etc. The car will not restart immediately after stalling out, sometimes up to an hour. This is a very dangerous situation and has happened over 8 times now. The local hyundai dealer said it might be the ip junction box or it might be a lose grounding wire and they will not give us a definite answer for a fix. The car continues to lose electrical and stall and is now unable to be covered under warranty due to the fact of the mileage is at 60,100. I see this as a manufacturing fault with the electrical system and hyundai should take care of this major safety issue at no cost to the consumer.

Filed Dec 15, 2013 · Transmission, Wheels · 25,000 miles · MI

This vehicle is extremely dangerous driving in the snow. I have driven a number and variety of vehicles in all types of weather across the country. I have certainly driven in worse conditions and in lighter vehicles in worse conditions. There has been a light snow all day 3-6 inches. I was driving on both the interstate and county maintained roads, all paved. Traffic was medium heavy, it was around 6 pm. The vehicle has no traction (it was not icy out) and kind of "bounced" through the snow, like it was going to stall. I started out at 45 but when I realized I had no control, I slowed down to between 35 and 25. If I accelerated in the least, the vehicle didn't really respond. It felt like driving a boat in the water where there is a delay. The car went where it wanted to go. I could keep it somewhat straight, but there was no responsiveness. I was at the mercy of the other drivers. I stayed in the outside lane with my hazards on. I don't know how to describe it, but it was like it wouldn't slow down when I tried to take my foot off the accelerator in response to it drifting, it choked like it was going to stall. It behaved like a stick but its an automatic. And it was like the tires "bounced" in the snow. Its those little tires. The reasons to not own this car just keep adding up. I'm terrified how I'll get through the rest of the winter based on driving last night. I've never felt so out of control in such conditions. It wasn't that bad out. I should have had more control. This vehicle should not be allowed on the road in the winter time. They should recall the vehicle or have to buy them back at the cost owed. I can't believe it's legal to allow a vehicle that performs so poorly in moderate winter weather to be on the road. How will I get through the winter? I now want to get rid of this vehicle asap before I end up dead.