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2013 Hyundai Elantra

Safety Score
62
Average
Recalls
2
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars

Recalls (2)

Date NHTSA ID Component Units Completion
2017-11-30 17V769000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES 390,467 Details
2016-08-02 16V574000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH 64,500 Details

Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)

Date Component Crash Injuries Summary
2026-04-07 ENGINE No 0 My mother's vehicle caught fire while in park and it’s listed under a fire-risk recall. Another car got damage with the…
2026-04-06 ENGINE No 0 My vehicle has a piston slap ticking issue and Hyundai will not help me fix this because it’s a common issue by Hyundai.
2026-03-12 ENGINE No 0 While driving on an interstate on March 12, 2026, the engine stopped working requiring that the car be pulled over to t…
2026-03-03 ENGINE No 0 A significant engine failure occurred while driving, presenting as loud knocking from the engine. The issue developed w…
2026-02-10 ENGINE No 0 A system in the Engine that allows for oil to sit and burn. UNKOWN A Mechanic shop that I go to regularly stated that…
2026-02-09 ENGINE No 0 The vehicle has developed a pronounced knocking noise that was diagnosed by your authorized dealership as “piston slap.…
2026-02-02 SERVICE BRAKES No 0 [XXX] is subject to Safety Recall 20V-755 Hyundai Recall 251 for a defective ABS module that may leak brake fluid, cau…
2026-01-29 POWER TRAIN Yes 0 2013 Hyundai Sonata has a loud knocking noise from engine. Purchases 8/5/25 at 43K miles, currently at 44K miles. Ther…
2025-12-30 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 The car caught fire all the sudden while parked and burnt almost completely (~80%)
2025-11-25 SERVICE BRAKES No 0 1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The brake hydrau…
2025-11-12 STEERING No 0 The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wh…
2025-10-20 ENGINE Yes 0 My engine has a piston slap. I have the 1.8l 4cy nu engine. It causes the car to stall unexpectedly creating a potentia…
2025-10-07 AIR BAGS No 0 Description of the Issue: The airbag (SRS) warning light on my 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Hatchback intermittently turns o…
2025-09-28 POWER TRAIN No 0 CAR STALLS WHEN DRIVING AND THE CVVT FAILED AND HYUNDAI REFUSES TO PAY FOR IT
2025-09-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No 0 During the incident, there was an aggressive flow of smoke coming from behind the steering wheel within the dashboard i…
2025-08-16 SERVICE BRAKES No 0 After the recall at Hyundai, my car wouldn't run and there were many lights on the dashboard. It was later checked and …
2025-08-15 STEERING No 0 The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that there was a lot of play in the steering wheel, and the…
2025-08-09 ENGINE No 0 On August 9, 2025, my 2013 Hyundai Elantra suffered catastrophic engine failure while driving. The engine seized, creat…
2025-08-06 ENGINE No 0 I was driving and my car just shut down. Thank goodness I was only in a drive thru because my car was still in gear. I …
2025-08-01 ENGINE No 0 Vehicle Issue Description for NHTSA Complaint: Component/System Failure: The engine of my 2013 Hyundai Elantra (VIN…
2025-08-01 ENGINE No 0 My 2013 Hyundai Elantra with the 1.8L Nu engine suffered catastrophic engine failure. A mechanic found metal shavings i…
2025-07-23 STEERING No 0 In the last month I started to hear a clicking sound when turning my steering wheel in either direction. I am told that…
2025-07-07 ENGINE No 0 This seems to be a very common and serious issue with Hyundai vehicles. 2013 Hyundai Elanta, believed to be a frequent…
2025-07-07 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Yes 0 The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while in the process of parking the vehicle at the re…
2025-07-01 SERVICE BRAKES No 0 Under carriage steel brake line rust through at support bracket and causing a loss of brake fluid and risk of stopping …
2025-06-22 SERVICE BRAKES No 0 Hi I recently brought my car in for recall repairs involving the ABS fuse and brake pedal stopper. Right after the ser…
2025-05-28 STEERING No 0 The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the steering wheel was ver…
2025-05-23 SERVICE BRAKES No 0 Brake failure. Corroded brake lines. There is a recall in Canada for this model year for the same exact issue [XXX] ).…
2025-05-01 STEERING No 0 My steering wheel has been shaking and having a clunking sound when I accelerate over 60 miles, go over any bumps, and …
2025-04-25 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 I have had a Fire Risk Warning Safety Recall on my car for 1.5 years and there is no remedy for it. This puts my safet…
2025-04-25 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC No 0 The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service…
2025-03-26 AIR BAGS No 0 Clock spring failures are a well known issue with Hyundai/Kia models from the early 2010s. Hyundai has offered an exten…
2025-03-23 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 I own a 2013 Elantra Hyundai. I have owned the car since 2019. A few days ago, I was unable to open my trunk with the e…
2025-03-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No 0 The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, there were seve…
2025-02-17 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC No 0 The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service…
2025-01-19 SUSPENSION No 0 2013 Elantra coupe se.The car wanders on the highway like a boat constantly left and right all over the lane and if/whe…
2024-12-30 ENGINE No 0 The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled…
2024-12-02 AIR BAGS No 0 Air bag light is on constantly, goes off if my steering wheel is turned a certain way. But will come back on immediatel…
2024-10-30 AIR BAGS No 0 The air bag warning light is mostly ON, but turns off intermittently. I was told this is a safety issue and will cost …
2024-10-23 STEERING No 0 My steering wheel is making.a clunking noise and I called Hyundai and informed them and they told me the extended warra…
2024-10-08 SERVICE BRAKES No 0 I was never informed through mail, email, or phone call about a potential fire hazard safety recall from Hyundai. In tu…
2024-09-14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No 0 On Saturday September 14, 2024 After working a full shift i started my 2013 Hyundai ELANTRA and the ecs light came on…
2024-09-09 POWER TRAIN No 0 The car failed to go into the park. The vehicle was in park and continued to roll, and we placed the emergency brake on…
2024-08-28 SERVICE BRAKES No 0 The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the…
2024-08-23 AIR BAGS No 0 At approximately 67,000 miles the airbag light on the instrument cluster has become permanently illuminated. This appea…
2024-08-16 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC No 0 The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30-40 MPH, there was an…
2024-08-10 AIR BAGS No 1 My daughter had a tire blow out which caused the passenger side airbag to deploy. A piece of trim approximately 32 inch…
2024-07-22 AIR BAGS No 0 There is a on going issue with clock spring failing on 2011-2014 Hyundai models. My model is not covered under their ex…
2024-07-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No 0 We received the recall notice, advising us to call Hyundai to make an appointment to correct the safety problem. We mad…
2024-07-20 ENGINE No 0 I was driving down a busy highway when my car decided to die I pulled into the turning lane cause that was the closest …