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2013 Hyundai Elantra recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2013 Hyundai Elantra, newest first.

4 recalls on record for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The most recent was on Sept. 22, 2023. Owners also sent NHTSA 1,314 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: service brakes, hydraulic (2), air bags (1), exterior lighting (1), structure (1). 1 of them came with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with Hyundai or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

1,314 complaints about the 2013 Hyundai Elantra were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 93 mention a crash, 31 a fire, 66 injuries.

Steering271
Engine233
Air Bags168recall on record
Service Brakes164recall on record
Electrical System155
Unknown Or Other123

The buckles on two of the rear seatbelts have cut through the belt horizontally - guessing from friction. I was not aware until a passenger in my back seat pointed it out to me, and it had happened on two of the three…
July 24, 2026 · Seat Belts

ABS AND BRAKES. The abs system malfunction causing it to run non stop draining my battery and making my brake pedal go to floor. It is available for inspection. My battery has been drained and unable to drive since…
July 9, 2026 · Service Brakes

Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

4 on record

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires AQ23002 · opened Nov. 17, 2023 · open
Engine Fires EA21003 · opened Dec. 22, 2021 · closed Feb. 5, 2024
Throttle control system vulnerabilities DP21003 · opened Nov. 12, 2021 · closed June 20, 2023
Headliner Bracket Detachment EA12008 · opened Sept. 13, 2012 · closed Dec. 9, 2013

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

All 2013 Hyundai Elantra recalls

Sept. 22, 2023Hyundai Accent, Azera, Elantra and others: Control unit/module Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015…
Nov. 30, 2017Hyundai Elantra: Pedals and linkages Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Elantra sedan, coupe and GT vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate…
Aug. 2, 2016Hyundai Elantra: Switch Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model 2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured December 1, 2012, to April 30, 2013. The brake pedal…
April 1, 2013Hyundai Elantra: Side/window Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured from November 12, 2010, through March 5, 2013. A…