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 … |