2013 Hyundai Elantra Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 155 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 55,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “clock spring” (6% of reports).
- 155electrical system complaints
- 55,500median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 30%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Clock spring: mentioned in 9 of 155 complaints (6%)
- Tow truck: mentioned in 9 of 155 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 94 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 155 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 13 a fire, 1 an injury.
Hyundai Elantra electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Elantra | 1 | 5% | — |
| 2024 Elantra | 15 | 28% | 28,800 |
| 2023 Elantra | 24 | 24% | 7,000 |
| 2022 Elantra | 19 | 19% | 32,000 |
| 2021 Elantra | 31 | 23% | 51,192 |
| 2020 Elantra | 27 | 11% | 70,000 |
| 2019 Elantra | 37 | 15% | 11,000 |
| 2018 Elantra | 43 | 15% | 26,500 |
| 2017 Elantra | 112 | 15% | 41,000 |
| 2016 Elantra | 22 | 8% | 64,500 |
| 2015 Elantra | 23 | 9% | 49,900 |
| 2014 Elantra | 47 | 12% | 34,500 |
| 2013 Elantra | 155 | 12% | 55,500 |
| 2012 Elantra | 126 | 19% | 51,000 |
| 2011 Elantra | 51 | 12% | 59,000 |
| 2010 Elantra | 48 | 13% | 58,943 |
| 2009 Elantra | 24 | 9% | 71,000 |
| 2008 Elantra | 30 | 10% | 65,000 |
| 2007 Elantra | 32 | 12% | 48,100 |
| 2006 Elantra | 16 | 10% | 91,682 |
| 2005 Elantra | 10 | 7% | 63,755 |
| 2004 Elantra | 6 | 3% | 7,465 |
| 2003 Elantra | 10 | 4% | 80,000 |
| 2002 Elantra | 13 | 4% | 70,000 |
| 2001 Elantra | 21 | 7% | 71,757 |
| 2000 Elantra | 33 | 17% | 76,000 |
| 1999 Elantra | 18 | 14% | 91,000 |
| 1998 Elantra | 2 | 4% | — |
| 1997 Elantra | 10 | 9% | — |
| 1996 Elantra | 14 | 14% | — |
| 1995 Elantra | 14 | 13% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electrical system for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My fiance and I, bought the vehicle in May 2022? from Carvana. His name is [XXX] . Mine is [XXX] (maiden - [XXX] ) Price. [XXX] passed away August 6, 2025. I wanted to mention this part before I explain the problem. His son is supposed to sign the car over to me as soon as court proceedings are…
My mother's vehicle caught fire while in park and itâs listed under a fire-risk recall. Another car got damage with the fire. I want to open a claim.
[XXX] is subject to Safety Recall 20V-755 Hyundai Recall 251 for a defective ABS module that may leak brake fluid, cause an electrical short, and increase the risk of an engine compartment fire. The recall remains open and has not been performed. On Feb 2, I brought the vehicle to McGovern Hyundai…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Hyundai Elantras have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 155 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra (12% of the 1,314 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra electrical system?
No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 55,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra?
The most frequent phrase is “clock spring”, in 9 of 155 complaints, followed by “tow truck” (9).
Other 2013 Hyundai Elantra problems
- Steering problems (271)
- Engine problems (233)
- Air Bags problems (168)
- Service Brakes problems (164)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (116)
- Suspension problems (99)
- Wheels problems (75)
- Exterior Lighting problems (72)
See all 2013 Hyundai Elantra problems or electrical system problems across all Elantra years.