Worst 2013 Hyundai Elantra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STEERING
ENGINE
AIR BAGS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 268 | 8 | 2 | 104,933 mi | |
| ENGINE | 232 | 7 | 15 | 69,519 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 165 | 40 | — | 78,486 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 162 | 27 | 3 | 49,265 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 151 | 7 | 13 | 55,962 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 121 | 3 | 3 | 59,896 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 112 | 1 | 3 | 57,785 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 94 | 3 | 1 | 24,357 mi | |
| WHEELS | 75 | 7 | 1 | 21,621 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 67 | 1 | 1 | 56,145 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 55 | 2 | — | 72,506 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 49 | 18 | 1 | 49,640 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 46 | 6 | 1 | 49,510 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 45 | 13 | 6 | 45,292 mi | |
| TIRES | 42 | 1 | 1 | 16,525 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 27 | 3 | 2 | 64,058 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 19 | — | 1 | 41,813 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 19 | 1 | — | 29,726 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 16 | 4 | — | 65,987 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 6 | 1 | — | 55,000 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 6 | — | — | 13,200 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | 15,077 mi | |
| SEATS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 36,920 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 4 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | 4 | — | — | 6 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 4 | 1 | — | 63,887 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 3 | — | — | 16,008 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 3 | — | — | 4,610 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 | — | — | 39,500 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 2 | — | — | 69,000 mi |
Recalls for 2013 Hyundai Elantra
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,476,945 vehicles.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Elantra sedan, coupe and GT vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model 2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured December 1, 2012, to April 30, 2013. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released.
Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured from November 12, 2010, through March 5, 2013. A support bracket attached to the headliner may become displaced during a side curtain airbag deployment.
Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured from November 12, 2010, through March 5, 2013. A support bracket attached to the headliner may become displaced during a side curtain airbag deployment.
Other Hyundai Elantra Years
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Elantra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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