Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 Hyundai Elantra has 4 recalls, 1312 complaints.
4
Recalls
1312
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
17V769000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Elantra sedan, coupe and GT vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allo...
16V574000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model 2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured December 1, 2012, to April 30, 2013. The brake pedal st...
13V115000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured from November 12, 2010, through March 5, 2013. A suppor...
23V651000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Ela...
Overall
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Front Crash
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Side Crash
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Rollover
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Rating for: 2013 Hyundai Elantra 2 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | ENGINE | While driving on an interstate on March 12, 2026, the engine stopped working requiring that the car ... |
| Feb 10, 2026 | ENGINE | A system in the Engine that allows for oil to sit and burn. UNKOWN A Mechanic shop that I go to re... |
| Feb 9, 2026 | ENGINE | The vehicle has developed a pronounced knocking noise that was diagnosed by your authorized dealersh... |
| Feb 2, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | [XXX] is subject to Safety Recall 20V-755 Hyundai Recall 251 for a defective ABS module that may le... |
| Dec 30, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The car caught fire all the sudden while parked and burnt almost completely (~80%) |
| Nov 25, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | 1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request... |
| Nov 12, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spe... |
| Oct 20, 2025 | ENGINE | My engine has a piston slap. I have the 1.8l 4cy nu engine. It causes the car to stall unexpectedly ... |
| Oct 7, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Description of the Issue: The airbag (SRS) warning light on my 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Hatchback int... |
| Sep 28, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | CAR STALLS WHEN DRIVING AND THE CVVT FAILED AND HYUNDAI REFUSES TO PAY FOR IT |
| Sep 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | During the incident, there was an aggressive flow of smoke coming from behind the steering wheel wit... |
| Aug 16, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | After the recall at Hyundai, my car wouldn't run and there were many lights on the dashboard. It was... |
| Aug 15, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that there was a lot of play in the stee... |
| Aug 9, 2025 | ENGINE | On August 9, 2025, my 2013 Hyundai Elantra suffered catastrophic engine failure while driving. The e... |
| Aug 6, 2025 | ENGINE | I was driving and my car just shut down. Thank goodness I was only in a drive thru because my car wa... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle Issue Description for NHTSA Complaint: Component/System Failure: The engine of my 2013 H... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2013 Hyundai Elantra with the 1.8L Nu engine suffered catastrophic engine failure. A mechanic fou... |
| Jul 23, 2025 | STEERING | In the last month I started to hear a clicking sound when turning my steering wheel in either direct... |
| Jul 7, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | This seems to be a very common and serious issue with Hyundai vehicles. 2013 Hyundai Elanta, believ... |
| Jul 7, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while in the process of parking th... |