2013 Hyundai Elantra brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 285 complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 285 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 55,000 miles 112 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 29 and 8
- Injuries and deaths
- 13 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 32 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 18 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 13 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 11 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 112 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 54,000 miles, and 56% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 29 crashes, 8 fires, 13 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the brakes failed without warning and the vehicle crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing facility. The contact sustained injuries to the right arm and the passenger sustained injuries to the eyes. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The air bag warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra
- Steering 271 complaints
- Engine 236 complaints
- Air bags 168 complaints
- Electrical system 155 complaints
- Suspension 99 complaints
- Wheels 76 complaints
- Lighting 74 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 56 complaints