2013 Hyundai Elantra problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1332 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (286), Steering (271), Engine (235).
Key takeaways
- 1332 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 95 involve a crash, 31 a fire, 68 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 286 | 21% |
| Steering | 271 | 20% |
| Engine | 235 | 18% |
| Air Bags | 169 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 155 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 128 | 10% |
| Hydraulic | 116 | 9% |
| Suspension | 99 | 7% |
| Wheels | 81 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 73 | 5% |
| Power Train | 57 | 4% |
| Tires | 57 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Hyundai Elantra 2 DR FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2013 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness - filed 2026-11-03
The release mechanism on harness is defective/not working allowing the child to loosen it freely and easily.
Service Brakes - filed 2026-11-01
Hyundai 2013 Elantra GT VIN# KMHD35LE0DU124468 The brake lines rusting under the vehicle going to the rear wheels ruptured and had a complete loss of brake fluid. We were on the highway the day before it happened and the next day I got in the car to go shopping I only went about 500 feet and notice the bake peddle was ...
Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2026-09-24
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact inspected the engine compartment and there was grey smoke coming from the electrical box behind the ABS Module. The vehicle...
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More for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.