Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Hyundai Elantra has 127 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
127
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| Sep 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | During the incident, there was an aggressive flow of smoke coming from behind the steering wheel wit... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle Issue Description for NHTSA Complaint: Component/System Failure: The engine of my 2013 H... |
| Jul 7, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | This seems to be a very common and serious issue with Hyundai vehicles. 2013 Hyundai Elanta, believ... |
| Mar 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehic... |
| Oct 8, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | I was never informed through mail, email, or phone call about a potential fire hazard safety recall ... |
| Jul 22, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | There is a on going issue with clock spring failing on 2011-2014 Hyundai models. My model is not cov... |
| Jul 20, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | We received the recall notice, advising us to call Hyundai to make an appointment to correct the saf... |
| Jul 10, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | Airbag light and steering wheel control malfunction due to clock spring. Known issue can cause airba... |
| Jun 10, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | As the original and sole owner of this 2013 Hyundai Elantra, I was notified of Campaign # 23V65100, ... |
| Jun 4, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | While pulling out onto a major main road, my car just stopped. The RPM's remained on zero after I r... |
| Jun 4, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My car had trouble starting then shut off while driving. Engine light was on and the RMP's stayed a... |
| Feb 29, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | FRUSTRATED BECAUSE THIS RECALL IS NOW 5 MONTHS OLD WITH NO REMEDY AVAILABLE. As a senior citizen I a... |
| Feb 10, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | While driving my vehicle I began to notice the brake indicator light would flicker when I would have... |
| Jan 6, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE | My 2013 Hyundai starter would not stop trying to start the car even when the ignition was off and th... |
| Oct 19, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My car keeps breaking down whenever I slow down or press on the brakes. I have a malfunction indicat... |
| Sep 25, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | I got a recall letter in the mail and Burns Hyundai does not want to give me a service or loaner veh... |
| Sep 23, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | 23V651000 This recall came out in September it has now been 8 months and no remedy has been avaible ... |
| Sep 23, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | Driving the vehicle on 9/23/23 traveling at ~ 35 mph. Suddenly, the breaks were applied (not by inp... |
| Sep 22, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | The manufacturer (Hyundai) has been ordered to recall and fix my 2013 Elantra and they are not doing... |