2013 Hyundai Elantra Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 123,200 miles. The words owners use most often: “brakes hydraulic contacted” (26% of reports).
- 116service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 123,200median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 2related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brakes hydraulic contacted: mentioned in 30 of 116 complaints (26%)
- Engine compartment: mentioned in 7 of 116 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 23 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 116 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 1 an injury.
Hyundai Elantra service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Elantra | 1 | 2% | 42,000 |
| 2020 Elantra | 1 | 0% | 101,000 |
| 2019 Elantra | 1 | 0% | 147,000 |
| 2017 Elantra | 2 | 0% | 57,950 |
| 2015 Elantra | 26 | 10% | 81,000 |
| 2014 Elantra | 46 | 12% | 117,000 |
| 2013 Elantra | 116 | 9% | 123,200 |
| 2012 Elantra | 40 | 6% | 92,500 |
| 2011 Elantra | 17 | 4% | 67,861 |
| 2010 Elantra | 12 | 3% | 12,044 |
| 2009 Elantra | 9 | 4% | 68,500 |
| 2008 Elantra | 16 | 5% | 42,150 |
| 2007 Elantra | 10 | 4% | 92,222 |
| 2006 Elantra | 8 | 5% | 20,000 |
| 2005 Elantra | 9 | 7% | 48,500 |
| 2004 Elantra | 6 | 3% | 4,488 |
| 2003 Elantra | 20 | 9% | 25,407 |
| 2002 Elantra | 32 | 9% | 15,000 |
| 2001 Elantra | 21 | 7% | 34,597 |
| 2000 Elantra | 7 | 4% | 10,000 |
| 1999 Elantra | 9 | 7% | 23,000 |
| 1998 Elantra | 4 | 7% | — |
| 1997 Elantra | 10 | 9% | — |
| 1996 Elantra | 5 | 5% | — |
| 1995 Elantra | 13 | 12% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Problem: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Elantra sedan, coupe and GT vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature.
Risk: If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 170. This campaign expands recall 16V574.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact inspected the engine compartment and there was grey smoke coming from the electrical box behind the…
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the ABS warning light illuminated. The following day, while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the vehicle caught on fire. The contact's dog woke up the contact around 5:00 AM, at which point the…
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. 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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Hyundai Elantras have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 116 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra (9% 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 service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 123,200 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra?
The most frequent phrase is “brakes hydraulic contacted”, in 30 of 116 complaints, followed by “engine compartment” (7).
Other 2013 Hyundai Elantra problems
- Steering problems (271)
- Engine problems (233)
- Air Bags problems (168)
- Service Brakes problems (164)
- Electrical System problems (155)
- Suspension problems (99)
- Wheels problems (75)
- Exterior Lighting problems (72)
See all 2013 Hyundai Elantra problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Elantra years.