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2013 Hyundai Elantra Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2013 Hyundai Elantra has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,290,695 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1,858 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 23V651000 2023-09-22 1,649,478 affected
Defect

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)…

Consequence

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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…

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 17V769000 2017-11-30 390,467 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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…

Remedy

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.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 16V574000 2016-08-02 64,500 affected
Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model 2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured December 1, 2012, to April 30, 2013. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released.

Consequence

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…

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad with an improved part, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 146.

AIR BAGS 13V115000 2013-04-01 186,250 affected
Defect

Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured from November 12, 2010, through March 5, 2013. A support bracket attached to the headliner may become displaced during a side curtain airbag deployment.

Consequence

If the headliner support bracket makes contact with an occupant during a crash, it may cause a laceration injury.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply adhesive strips to the headliner, free of charge. The safety recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 109.

Complaints by component

STEERING
269
8crashes2fires
ENGINE
233
7crashes15fires3injuries
AIR BAGS
166
41crashes44injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
163
27crashes3fires11injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
152
7crashes13fires1injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
122
3crashes3fires5injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
112
1crashes3fires1injuries
SUSPENSION
95
3crashes1fires
WHEELS
75
7crashes1fires4injuries
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
68
1crashes1fires1injuries
Total complaints1,858

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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. I’ve 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…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-06-10

“My brake lights are not functioning. The fuses and bulbs are good and others have had this same issue occurring”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2026-05-28

“My brake lights are not functioning. The fuses and bulbs are good and others have had this same issue occurring”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2026-05-28

“The contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the steering wheel felt like it was locking up. The check engine light was illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…”

STRUCTURE · reported 2026-05-04

“My mother's vehicle caught fire while in park and it’s listed under a fire-risk recall. Another car got damage with the fire. I want to open a claim.”

ENGINE · reported 2026-04-07

“My mother's vehicle caught fire while in park and it’s listed under a fire-risk recall. Another car got damage with the fire. I want to open a claim.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-04-07

“My mother's vehicle caught fire while in park and it’s listed under a fire-risk recall. Another car got damage with the fire. I want to open a claim.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2026-04-07

“My vehicle has a piston slap ticking issue and hyundai will not help me fix this because it’s a common issue by hyundai.”

ENGINE · reported 2026-04-06

Defect investigations

Investigation AQ23002 Opened 2023-11-17 · open

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured…

Investigation DP21003 Opened 2021-11-12 · closed 2023-06-20

Throttle control system vulnerabilities

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a petition letter dated October 10, 2021, requesting an investigation of possible defects in the electronic throttle control (ETC) system on certain Kia vehicles resulting in the opening of DP21-003.…

Investigation EA12008 Opened 2012-09-13 · closed 2013-12-09

Headliner Bracket Detachment

In March 2013, Hyundai issued a safety recall to reinforce the attachment of the metal support brackets to the headliner assembly in approximately 186,254 model year 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra vehicles built in Korea and sold in the U.S. (see NHTSA recall 13V-115 for more information).The recall covers vehicles built…

Investigation EA12008 Opened 2012-09-13 · closed 2013-12-09

Headliner Bracket Detachment

In March 2013, Hyundai issued a safety recall to reinforce the attachment of the metal support brackets to the headliner assembly in approximately 186,254 model year 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra vehicles built in Korea and sold in the U.S. (see NHTSA recall 13V-115 for more information).The recall covers vehicles built…

Investigation EA12008 Opened 2012-09-13 · closed 2013-12-09

Headliner Bracket Detachment

In March 2013, Hyundai issued a safety recall to reinforce the attachment of the metal support brackets to the headliner assembly in approximately 186,254 model year 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra vehicles built in Korea and sold in the U.S. (see NHTSA recall 13V-115 for more information).The recall covers vehicles built…

Investigation EA21003 Opened 2021-12-22 · closed 2024-02-05

Engine Fires

On March 29, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened two Preliminary Evaluations (PE19-003 on Hyundai and PE19-004 on Kia) to broadly investigate incidents of non-crash fires (regardless of origin or operational status of the vehicle) on various model year Hyundai and Kia vehicles.  During the PE…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.