2013 Hyundai Elantra Wheels Problems
Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about wheels problems on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 10,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “front tire” (17% of reports).
- 75wheels complaints
- 10,500median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 60%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.
- Front tire: mentioned in 13 of 75 complaints (17%)
- Side wall: mentioned in 6 of 75 complaints (8%)
- Pot hole: mentioned in 5 of 75 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do wheels problems happen?
Based on 60 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 75 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury.
Hyundai Elantra wheels complaints by model year
| Model year | Wheels complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Elantra | 1 | 50% | — |
| 2025 Elantra | 1 | 5% | — |
| 2024 Elantra | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2022 Elantra | 3 | 3% | 4,000 |
| 2020 Elantra | 5 | 2% | 3,400 |
| 2019 Elantra | 4 | 2% | 30,000 |
| 2018 Elantra | 10 | 4% | 6,273 |
| 2017 Elantra | 14 | 2% | 21,650 |
| 2016 Elantra | 10 | 3% | 15,252 |
| 2015 Elantra | 7 | 3% | 27,250 |
| 2014 Elantra | 8 | 2% | 66,500 |
| 2013 Elantra | 75 | 6% | 10,500 |
| 2012 Elantra | 17 | 3% | 35,500 |
| 2011 Elantra | 18 | 4% | 59,791 |
| 2010 Elantra | 5 | 1% | 38,760 |
| 2009 Elantra | 3 | 1% | 56,130 |
| 2008 Elantra | 2 | 1% | 119,160 |
| 2007 Elantra | 2 | 1% | 58,602 |
| 2006 Elantra | 2 | 1% | 42,900 |
| 2005 Elantra | 1 | 1% | 66,089 |
| 2004 Elantra | 2 | 1% | 1,700 |
| 2003 Elantra | 3 | 1% | 103,868 |
| 2002 Elantra | 6 | 2% | 46,884 |
| 2001 Elantra | 7 | 2% | 93,000 |
| 2000 Elantra | 1 | 1% | 63,999 |
| 1999 Elantra | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1996 Elantra | 2 | 2% | — |
| 1995 Elantra | 1 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists wheels 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.
Hi I recently brought my car in for recall repairs involving the ABS fuse and brake pedal stopper. Right after the service, my traction control light came on, and the car struggled to move forward. I took it to a mechanic who said the front brakes were locked. When I brought it back to your service…
It seems like this vehicle was sold new in 2013 with 16" wheels, but the tire placard indicates 17" wheels. I can't prove it, but I'm pretty sure the wheels haven't been changed since the vehicle was driven off the dealer lot.
Car unable to pass smog check engine issues. Wheels no good.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Hyundai Elantras have wheels problems?
No. NHTSA has 75 owner complaints about wheels for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra (6% 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 wheels?
No recall currently lists wheels for this vehicle.
At what mileage do wheels problems start?
The median reported mileage is 10,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about wheels problems on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra?
The most frequent phrase is “front tire”, in 13 of 75 complaints, followed by “side wall” (6).
Other 2013 Hyundai Elantra problems
- Steering problems (271)
- Engine problems (233)
- Air Bags problems (168)
- Service Brakes problems (164)
- Electrical System problems (155)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (116)
- Suspension problems (99)
- Exterior Lighting problems (72)
See all 2013 Hyundai Elantra problems or wheels problems across all Elantra years.