2013 Hyundai Elantra reliability record
NHTSA consumer complaints and recall campaigns for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra from the dataset labeled 2026. The source file does not provide an exact snapshot date. Use the reported issues to guide further checks; these counts do not establish failure rates or repair costs.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,858
- Dataset year: 2026; snapshot day not provided
- Top problem area
- STEERING
- 269 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 159 reported crashes · 92 injuries · 56 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesCounts are not adjusted for vehicles sold, time in service or reporting frequency. A larger count does not establish a higher chance of failure, and these comparisons do not set the maintenance budget in our calculator.
Complaint rank
#110
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Hyundai median
+1,590
median 268 across 168 Hyundai records
Vs 2011-2015
+1,563
median 295 complaints in 627 records
Top component share
14%
Steering: 269 complaints
What owners report fails — 2013 Hyundai Elantra
- STEERING 269
- ENGINE 233
- AIR BAGS 166
- SERVICE BRAKES 163
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 152
4 recalls on record for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra
- NHTSA 23V651000 · 2024 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACT An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 17V769000 · 2018 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LIN If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lig
- NHTSA 16V574000 · 2016 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lig
- NHTSA 13V115000 · 2013 · STRUCTURE If the headliner support bracket makes contact with an occupant during a crash, it may cause a laceration injury.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2013 Hyundai Elantra
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2013 Hyundai Elantra units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Dataset year: 2026; exact snapshot day not supplied. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
NHTSA has 1,858 consumer complaints on record for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is steering (269 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2013 Hyundai Elantra units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Hyundai Elantra?
Owners most often report problems with: steering (269), engine (233), air bags (166), service brakes (163). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2013 Hyundai Elantra?
This complaint dataset does not measure repair prices or predict a maintenance budget for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra. Use your purchase price, insurance quotes, fuel use and a maintenance estimate in the separate five-year cost calculator. It does not convert complaint counts into repair costs, and any unknown taxes remain excluded and clearly listed.