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2013 Hyundai Elantra: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 1,338 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering.

4recalls
1,338complaints
95crashes reported
31fires reported
68injuries reported
1 recall with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Steering269 · 20%
  • Engine236 · 18%
  • Service Brakes167 · 12%
  • Air Bags141 · 11%
  • Electrical System136 · 10%
  • Unknown Or Other128 · 10%
  • Service Brakes (Hydraulic)116 · 9%
  • Suspension96 · 7%
  • Wheels82 · 6%
  • Exterior Lighting70 · 5%

What owners report

Steering,Wheels,Service Brakes

I have a 2013 elantra coupe. i have been having issues with the electronic stability control. while driving the car, it slams on the brakes causing me to almost lose control of the vehicle. the light on the dash has been going off and on now for about a month.this has happened several times and almost caused the driver behind me to crash into me. i know there has already been a previous recall campaign #137 for the s

Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness

The release mechanism on harness is defective/not working allowing the child to loosen it freely and easily.

Service Brakes

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 going down a lot more, i turn the car around and went back home slowly. now we are looking for a rep

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the abs module and

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2013 Hyundai Elantra 2 DR FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
2013 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering ELANTRA, ELANTRA GT. Last refreshed 2026-11-15.