2013 Hyundai Elantra Engine Problems
Owners have filed 233 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra, 18% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 65,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “ticking noise” (10% of reports).
- 233engine complaints
- 65,000median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $10,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 35%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.
- Ticking noise: mentioned in 23 of 233 complaints (10%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra at $10,300, and half of them between $7,800 and $10,400.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2018–2025), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 149 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 233 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 15 a fire, 3 an injury.
Hyundai Elantra engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Elantra | 3 | 14% | 4,000 |
| 2024 Elantra | 8 | 15% | 43,000 |
| 2023 Elantra | 19 | 19% | 7,645 |
| 2022 Elantra | 11 | 11% | 28,913 |
| 2021 Elantra | 13 | 10% | 71,250 |
| 2020 Elantra | 109 | 43% | 32,500 |
| 2019 Elantra | 133 | 53% | 76,000 |
| 2018 Elantra | 141 | 50% | 38,000 |
| 2017 Elantra | 290 | 38% | 49,000 |
| 2016 Elantra | 111 | 38% | 73,000 |
| 2015 Elantra | 92 | 35% | 73,500 |
| 2014 Elantra | 166 | 43% | 82,500 |
| 2013 Elantra | 233 | 18% | 65,000 |
| 2012 Elantra | 139 | 21% | 68,585 |
| 2011 Elantra | 92 | 21% | 81,000 |
| 2010 Elantra | 15 | 4% | 91,250 |
| 2009 Elantra | 13 | 5% | 86,500 |
| 2008 Elantra | 24 | 8% | 112,283 |
| 2007 Elantra | 12 | 4% | 140,000 |
| 2006 Elantra | 2 | 1% | 80,540 |
| 2005 Elantra | 4 | 3% | 104,250 |
| 2004 Elantra | 5 | 3% | 99,597 |
| 2003 Elantra | 1 | 0% | 3,500 |
| 2002 Elantra | 2 | 1% | 80,300 |
| 2001 Elantra | 4 | 1% | 126,100 |
| 2000 Elantra | 6 | 3% | 30,750 |
| 1999 Elantra | 2 | 2% | 150,000 |
| 1997 Elantra | 1 | 1% | 189,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine 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.
I was wondering if you can help me. I have a Hyundai Elantra that had a recall for my engine to get fixed by the dealership. Iâve never got it fixed because I was unaware of a Hyundai letter that i just found on the internet that was issued by them but I never received it. I went to a mechanic…
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.
My vehicle has a piston slap ticking issue and Hyundai will not help me fix this because itâs a common issue by Hyundai.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Hyundai Elantras have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 233 owner complaints about engine for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra (18% 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 engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 65,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra?
Owners report a typical cost of $10,300 (half paid between $7,800 and $10,400), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra?
The most frequent phrase is “ticking noise”, in 23 of 233 complaints.
Other 2013 Hyundai Elantra problems
- Steering problems (271)
- Air Bags problems (168)
- Service Brakes problems (164)
- Electrical System problems (155)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (116)
- Suspension problems (99)
- Wheels problems (75)
- Exterior Lighting problems (72)
See all 2013 Hyundai Elantra problems or engine problems across all Elantra years.