2013 Hyundai Elantra reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,858
- 555 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- STEERING
- 269 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 159 reported crashes · 92 injuries · 56 fires
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
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
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. Data as of 2026. 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?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.