2013 Hyundai Elantra problems
Owners have filed 1,865 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Hyundai Elantra. Brakes is the most reported problem area, at 15% of complaints. After that come steering (15%) and engine (13%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 1,865 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Brakes 15% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 159 and 57
- Injuries and deaths
- 92 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 44,000 miles 1,159 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 336 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 209 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 152 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 149 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 121 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 81 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 65 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 23 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 13 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 6 |
What the data shows
Among the 1,159 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 44,000 miles. For brakes specifically, the median reported mileage is about 54,000 miles (112 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 159 complaints mention a crash; 57 complaints mention a fire; 92 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2013 ranks 1st most-complained-about out of 34 model years of the Hyundai Elantra with enough data (982 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 4 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 10 MPH and making a left turn, the contact accidentally crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact and the passengers in the vehicle sustained minor scrapes and bruises that required medical attention. The other vehicle's passengers also required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.
I was going to work on the morning of 12-3-13. While merging from rt 77 to I480 when I noticed an accident ahead. I slowed down because of the accident and was hit from behind by another car and was pushed into the car in front of me. None of my airbags deployed. I sustained the following injuries: cervical and thoracic strain and sternal contusion. The injuries resulted in medical costs exceeding $15,000. The repair to the vehicle cost $10,500. ..updated 08-28-14
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 35 MPH, the driver lost control and crashed into a steel bridge support. The contact stated that the front passenger's side of the vehicle impacted the steel support. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. The driver sustained injuries to the left shoulder and a passenger sustained injuries to the back and left shoulder. A police report was filed of the incident.
The tires that came with my elantra ((hankook h426 215/45 17) had to be replaced in less than 18 months as the side wall was bulging dangerously. My son who has a 2010 elantra with hankook tires had a blow-out while driving. I think these hankook tires are dangerously unreliable. Thank you.
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.