2013 Hyundai Elantra Touring Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Elantra Touring years
- Fewer complaints than other years 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Touring. That ranks 5th out of 6 Elantra Touring model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is wheels (6 complaints, 38%), typically at around 8,100 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 16owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Hyundai Elantra Touring 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 6 | 38% | 8,100 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 31% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 13% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 13% | 32,550 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 6% | 22,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Hyundai Elantra Touring recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Touring.
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.
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 brake light switch had to be replaced again. The brakes light was staying on while driving and barked. The same item was on a recall about 4 to 5 years ago. The part is still failing.
This has not happened yet, but it will, and to hundreds of thousands of other 1.8l engines. Why have you not recalled the hyundai 1.8l nu engines used in the kia forte and hyundai elantra's (all trims and levels from 2011-2016). This engine has the same issues as the 2.0l and 2.4l engines, and more…
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. This resulted in significant front end damage and the…
Frequently tire side walls bulge and cracks. Cannot see as the problem found inside and problem indicated by low tire pressure warning in dash board. Service dealer concluded tire damages from pot holes. First two damages occurred at 11557 and 13116 miles. Third and fourth time damages took place…
The engine needed to be replaced at approx 62,000 miles. I believe this vehicle should have been included with the larger hyundai/kia engine recall. It took 2 months to get a new engine since they are on back order.
Other Hyundai Elantra Touring years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 16 | 0 |
| 2012 Elantra Touring | 22 | 1 |
| 2011 Elantra Touring | 29 | 3 |
| 2010 Elantra Touring | 75 | 4 |
| 2009 Elantra Touring | 32 | 3 |
| 2008 Elantra Touring | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Touring?
Owners most often report wheels, unknown or other, engine problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Touring?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Touring a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Elantra Touring model years, the 2013 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.