2013 Hyundai Elantra Gt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags:frontal:driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette (2) · Steering (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (72)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Back Over Prevention: Warnings 2026-10-15 · 26-GI-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (pdw) sensor(s) that may trigger various dtcs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resulting in the pdw sensor(s) failing to detect nearby objects or triggering multiple false alarms. this condition may be a res
Engine 2026-10-08 · 26-EM-016H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. all internal combustion engines consume some engine oil during normal operatio
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DL · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn). these inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehi
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DCS · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn), that have been identified in u.s. vehicles following prior
Electrical System 2025-12-19 · P33 OL · Other
in response to this trend, we engineered a software upgrade that addresses the social media theft method and made it available to owners of eligible models free of charge at authorized hyundai dealers since early 2023. in addition to the anti-theft software, we’ve developed a new zinc-reinforced i
Showing the 6 most recent of 72 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-05-29 · Engine · 94,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra gt. the contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the electronic traction stability warning light illuminated. the contact stated the vehicle was losing forward momentum. the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle slowed to approximately 15 mph and failed to respond as needed. the co…”
2023-10-26 · Steering · 75,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra gt. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal clicking sound coming from the steering wheel. the contact stated after doing research, he determined that the mdsp coupler vehicle was fractured. the contact was informed that the mdsp coupler needed to be replaced. t…”
2023-09-15 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette“the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra gt. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the horn became inoperable. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the clockspring needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the manufacturer was not ma…”
2022-07-25 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 89,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra gt. the contact stated that after turning off the vehicle, she had to disconnect the battery cable to prevent the battery from being drained. the contact also stated that the brake lights were inoperable and she was concerned that other drivers might crash into her vehicle due to the brake lights not function…”
2020-05-22 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette · 67,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra gt. the contact stated that the air bags warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to russell westbrook hyundai of garden grove (9898 trask ave, garden grove, ca 92844, (714) 793-0035) to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not rep…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.