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2013 Hyundai Elantra Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Hyundai Elantra has 31 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra

Steering
269
Brakes
193
Airbags
136
Engine
129
Electrical
127
Other
101
Suspension
62
Lights
53
Tires
52
Powertrain
50
Visibility
35
Wheels
33
Structure
31
Speed Control
28
Seat Belts
7
Fuel System
5

31

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 13, 2024STRUCTURE,ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPERI took my car into Hyundai due to the recall sent out to car owners. I had my ABS and Brake light th...
May 26, 2023STRUCTUREFound this vehicle on sale at a area dealership where they are charging $499.99 for a recall that sh...
Nov 26, 2022STRUCTUREI am reporting a significant paint delamination issue on my 2013 Hyundai Elantra in Sparkling White....
Nov 12, 2021STRUCTUREMy paint is coming off in pieces on the hood. It starting doing this at 97,800 miles.
Nov 3, 2021STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPERI have an issue with my paint peeling off the hood and other parts of my car in large sections durin...
Jun 12, 2020STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITYMOONROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ABOUT 60-65 MPH. *TR
Oct 24, 2019STRUCTURE,SEATSTHE TRUNK LATCH FAILS AND THERE IS NO WAY TO GET INTO YOUR TRUNK FOR SPARE TIRES, MEDICATIONS, SAFET...
Jul 26, 2019STRUCTURESUNROOF FAILURE WHILE DRIVING ON TOLLWAY, SUN SHADE CLOSED WHICH PREVENTED SHARDS FROM FALLING INTO ...
Jul 24, 2019STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPERWHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ANYWHERE AT 35 MPH OR MORE WITH THE SUNROOF TILTED OR OPEN, MASSIVE AMOUNT...
Jun 5, 2019STRUCTUREI OWN A WHITE 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA AND THE PAINT IS PEELING BACK EVEN THOUGH THERE HAS BEEN NO DAMAG...
Feb 23, 2019STRUCTUREON FEBRUARY 23, 2019 I WAS A PASSENGER IN 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA LIMITED, WHEN SUDDENLY THE GLOVE BOX ...
Dec 6, 2018STRUCTUREWHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT AROUND 65MPH, THE REAR PORTION OF THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF SUDDENLY S...
Nov 15, 2018STRUCTURETHE HOOD LATCH WAS ACCIDENTALLY RELEASED, AND THEN WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE HOOD FLEW OPEN W...
Oct 1, 2018STRUCTURETHE INSIDE DOOR PANELS ARE VERY STICKY. NOTHING TAKES THE STICKY AWAY. OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES ARE FA...
Sep 13, 2018STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DOORS FAILED TO UNLATC...
Jul 11, 2018STRUCTURE,ENGINEHYUNDAI REPLACED MY 2013 ELANTRA'S ENGINE (68K MILES) AS A "GOODWILL GESTURE" DUE TO A FLAW IN THE O...
Jun 11, 2018STRUCTUREI NOTICED THE PAINT ON MY DRIVER SIDE, SIDE WINDOW LOOKED LIKE IT HAD BUBBLED, GOT WORSE AND IS STAR...
Apr 22, 2018STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESI WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT A BUSINESS PARK. IT WAS MID DAY AND DRY....
Oct 2, 2017STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERDRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN A LOUD EXPLOSIVE SOUND LIKE A GUNSHOT OCCURRED. THE CAR SHOOK VIOLENT...
May 17, 2017STRUCTUREI WAS DRIVING AT 45MPH WHEN MY FRONT SUNROOF EXPLODED AND SHATTERED. I HEARD A LOUD NOISE THAT SOUN...

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