2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Elantra Coupe years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe. That is the most of any Elantra Coupe model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (6 complaints, 60%), typically at around 168,202 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 10owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 60% | 168,202 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 20% | 136,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 10% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 10% | 113,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 10% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 10% | 113,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires (AQ23002) — opened Nov 17, 2023, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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. The contact disconnected the…
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact noticed an abnormal exhaust odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was a fuel leak…
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe. 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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start and made abnormal sounds. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle was running rough and shaking. The contact stated that the steering wheel was making an abnormal clicking sound while…
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An unknown local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…
Other Hyundai Elantra Coupe years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Elantra Coupe | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Elantra Coupe | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 | 10 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Elantra Coupe model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.