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RecallGazette

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2013 Ford Focus vs 2013 Hyundai Accent

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2013 Ford Focus2013 Hyundai Accent
NHTSA complaints2,105140
Recall campaigns111
Service bulletins (TSBs)15475
Investigations31
Crash reports4916
Fire reports129
NCAP overall rating5/5
EPA MPG (combined)26–3031–32
Median reported incident mileage56,000 mi51,300 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord FocusHyundai Accent
Power Train1,09812
Engine34334
Electrical System27318
Steering2738
Fuel/propulsion System2084
Vehicle Speed Control1118
Structure837
Latches/locks/linkages532

Symptoms owners describe

Vibration / shaking3846
Stalling3477
Hesitation / surging2930
Check engine light1809
Shifting problems1200
Loss of power980
Clunking / rattling570
Steering problems460

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.