Every 2013 Hyundai Elantra recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 23V651000
Sep 22, 2023Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModulePark outside
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
- Risk
- An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Full recall details for 23V651000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 17V769000
Nov 30, 2017Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals and Linkages
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Elantra sedan, coupe and GT vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature.
- Risk
- If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 170. This campaign expands recall 16V574.
Full recall details for 17V769000 →Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 16V574000
Feb 8, 2016Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model 2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured December 1, 2012, to April 30, 2013. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released.
- Risk
- If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad with an improved part, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 146.
Full recall details for 16V574000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 13V115000
Jan 4, 2013Air Bags:Side/Window
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured from November 12, 2010, through March 5, 2013. A support bracket attached to the headliner may become displaced during a side curtain airbag deployment.
- Risk
- If the headliner support bracket makes contact with an occupant during a crash, it may cause a laceration injury.
- Fix
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply adhesive strips to the headliner, free of charge. The safety recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 109.
Full recall details for 13V115000 →
2013 Hyundai Elantra complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 1,345 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Hyundai Elantra, reporting 95 crashes, 31 fires, 68 injuries. Hyundai has issued at least 154 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Steering273
- Engine238
- Air Bags171
- Service Brakes165
- Electrical System155
- Unknown Or Other128
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (79)
- Equipment (64)
- Power Train (42)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (27)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (24)
- Steering (17)
Read Hyundai Elantra owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 1,345 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Hyundai Elantra. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the ABS warning light illuminated. The following day, while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the vehicle caught on fire.”
2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRAAug 20, 2026 · FL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11758181
“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road to wait for assistance from a local tow company to have the vehicle towed back to the residence.”
2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA COUPEMar 21, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11649702
“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the electronic traction stability warning light illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle was losing forward momentum.”
2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GTMay 29, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11591347
Injury reportedCrash
“TAKATA RECALL THE OPERATOR OF THE 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN FROM THE RIGHT LANE AND STRUCK THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE AND FORCIBLY PUSHED INTO THE STREET CURB.”
2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA TOURINGJan 10, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11166380
Injury reportedCrash
“The airbags failed to deploy when I was in a car accident on 03/31/26. I was rear ended while at an intersection. The car that rear ended me had airbags that deployed upon impact. My car was the only car in which the airbags did not deploy despite the high impact.”
2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRAMay 5, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11735715
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