2013 Hyundai Elantra Touring
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Owner complaints
16 complaints2 involved a crash2 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Service brakes
The brake light switch had to be replaced again. The brakes light was staying on while driving and barked. The same item was on a recall about 4 to 5 years ago. The part is still failing.
- Engine
This has not happened yet, but it will, and to hundreds of thousands of other 1.8L engines. Why have you not recalled the hyundai 1.8L nu engines used in the KIA forte and hyundai elantra's (all trims and levels from 2011-2016). This engine has the same issues as the 2.0L and 2.4L engines, and more…
This has not happened yet, but it will, and to hundreds of thousands of other 1.8L engines. Why have you not recalled the hyundai 1.8L nu engines used in the KIA forte and hyundai elantra's (all trims and levels from 2011-2016). This engine has the same issues as the 2.0L and 2.4L engines, and more 1.8L engines were sold than the 2.0L and 2.4L engines combined. My engine IS now experiencing 'rod-knock' and since I am the second owner and my car only has 80000 miles, hyundai will not repair or replace the engine, even though its a known manufacturing defect. You can find thousands of complaints of this engine on various car forums and consumer report websites, yet you fail to address the issue and make it public.
- Air bags · Unknown or other
Takata recall the operator of the 2013 hyundai elantra when another vehicle attempted to make a left hand turn from the right lane and struck the vehicle. The vehicle was hit in the front right side and forcibly pushed into the street curb. This resulted in significant front end damage and the…
Takata recall the operator of the 2013 hyundai elantra when another vehicle attempted to make a left hand turn from the right lane and struck the vehicle. The vehicle was hit in the front right side and forcibly pushed into the street curb. This resulted in significant front end damage and the suspension of all four tires. The driver was injured and required medical attention on the scene. The driver's head impacted the driver's window, due to the failure of the side airbag to deploy, resulting in significant bruising and a serious concussion. the driver required medical attention in the emergency room. Driver was diagnosed with a concussion and upon further care a traumatic brain injury. The driver has sustained vision loss and hearing loss/tinnitus requiring hearing aids. the accident occurred on a city street while the hyundai was in motion headed straight at approximately 20-25 mph. The at fault vehicle, a full size ford SUV was driving in excess of the speed limit at approximately 40 mph. the accident was witnessed by the city of portland fire engine company and rescue team. A police report was filed. Approximately $6,000 in damages occurred. The vehicle was taken to the hyundai dealership for further diagnostics at a rate of $128 per hour and was quoted at least 2.5 hours to assess the vehicle. The vehicle has only 44,000 miles and has been maintained as scheduled.
- Unknown or other
Frequently tire side walls bulge and cracks. Cannot see as the problem found inside and problem indicated by low tire pressure warning in dash board. Service dealer concluded tire damages from pot holes. First two damages occurred at 11557 and 13116 miles. Third and fourth time damages took…
Frequently tire side walls bulge and cracks. Cannot see as the problem found inside and problem indicated by low tire pressure warning in dash board. Service dealer concluded tire damages from pot holes. First two damages occurred at 11557 and 13116 miles. Third and fourth time damages took place at42244 and 45634 miles. During first time failure, contacted hyundai customer service and on their advise contacted nexen tire manufacturer. They informed tire damage might be from pot holes. Service dealer also conclude the same. on 12-30-17 contacted hyundai corporate service and they said to contact nexen. This IS a serious safety issue and need attention
- Engine
The engine needed to be replaced at approx 62,000 miles. I believe this vehicle should have been included with the larger hyundai/kia engine recall. it took 2 months to get a new engine since they are on back order.
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Cpsc:purchased sylvania H11 silverstar bulb replacement for car headlight that shortly after turning headlight on exploded in my face during installation in walmart parking lot leaving very painful burns stinging and bleeding from glass shard lacerations to eye, face and hand then had intense…
Cpsc:purchased sylvania H11 silverstar bulb replacement for car headlight that shortly after turning headlight on exploded in my face during installation in walmart parking lot leaving very painful burns stinging and bleeding from glass shard lacerations to eye, face and hand then had intense headache nosebleed not well feeling in general....ringing in ears and burns continue to be extremely painful next day though bleeding has stopped. *Bf updated 04/17/2017*js
- Unknown or other
After watching a news story about a woman trapped in her trunk by a thief - she eventually used the emergency trunk release pull to open trunk and jump free. Looking for the trunk emergency unlock latch and can't find one.... Thought this was mandatory??
- Unknown or other
I recently had to replace an original equipment tire because of a bulge in the sidewall. I had the service done at my dealers, from whom I bought the car new in november 2012. It IS a 2013 hyundai elantra GT with less than 15,000 miles. the dealer kindly checked with you and was told that it did…
I recently had to replace an original equipment tire because of a bulge in the sidewall. I had the service done at my dealers, from whom I bought the car new in november 2012. It IS a 2013 hyundai elantra GT with less than 15,000 miles. the dealer kindly checked with you and was told that it did not qualify for any replacement credit. They showed me the current warranty information which specifically lists 'bulge' as a road hazard not covered. however, I am attaching a copy of the warranty received with the car and you will note that 'bulge' IS not included in the exclusions. It appears that the frequency of 'bulges' became so great that you found it necessary to include them in your exclusion list.
- Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems · Wheels
The front passenger side tire has blown out twice in the past year. The car was parked, and when I started the car and started driving the low tire light came on. After stopping to get air I discovered the tire was completely flat, and I had been driving on a flat tire. Both times the rim was also…
The front passenger side tire has blown out twice in the past year. The car was parked, and when I started the car and started driving the low tire light came on. After stopping to get air I discovered the tire was completely flat, and I had been driving on a flat tire. Both times the rim was also bent and had to be sent to a shop to repair it (more money and more time away from my car and paying for a rental car). It was the same exact situation both times. I didn't hit anything or run over anything. In total, this IS the fourth or fifth time I have had to replace this tire during the duration of the car's life, and it has never been due to hitting anything or running over anything. It just mysteriously happens. I purchased the car new in oct 2012 and there are currently about 57000 miles on the car. This IS a major inconvenience in terms of cost and time, but even more importantly, I constantly fear and dreadfully anticipate the next time I will have a flat and never feel completely safe when driving. I have read online that the use of 17" wheels on this car IS not appropriate, and I would like for this to be looked into, as no one with this problem has been able to get any help from hyundai. Thank you. *tr
- Unknown or other
Water leaking from a/c box through the ventilation fan on the passenger side. Website reserch revealed that this isue IS becoming a regular problem for hyundays and the owners cannot anything to avoid this problem. Therefore, becoming a manufacturer defect and should be prevented by manufacturing proper ac drainage systems.
- Wheels
Noticed the sidewall of the driver side front tire has a golf ball size bulge on it, did not hit any potholes or anything. Have been reading many are having the same issues with the 17" tires on this hyundai elentra GT touring car. need to open an investigation or start inquiry with car or tire manufacturing company before it becomes ford mid SUV issue few years back and finger pointing starts........
- Wheels
One tire has a bubble in the outer sidewall. Was never hit or damaged in any way. No warranty for tires. This IS on the 2013 elantra GT base 16" wheels. Tires also wore out very quickly at 40K.
- Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
Driving about 60 miles a hour then the highway declined an elevation. Then a shattering sound happened and notice the cracks on the sunroof . The whole sunroof was shattered. I immediately cover the sunroof. *tr
- Wheels
I purchased a 2013 hyundai elantra GT with the stock (upgraded as part of hyundai's 'style' package) 17-inch rims and stock "nexen" brand 215/45-17 tires on march 2ND, 2015. only an hour later, the front driver's side tire had a bubble on it from hitting a very small and shallow pothole at a low…
I purchased a 2013 hyundai elantra GT with the stock (upgraded as part of hyundai's 'style' package) 17-inch rims and stock "nexen" brand 215/45-17 tires on march 2ND, 2015. only an hour later, the front driver's side tire had a bubble on it from hitting a very small and shallow pothole at a low rate of speed. the following morning, at the same rate of speed the front passenger side tire had a blowout, also after hitting a small, very shallow pothole. the rear tires have no damage as of yet. in only 2 days I will have to have replaced 2 tires. I looked this up online and found that it IS a very common occurrence, reported by dozens of people, especially with these size rims (although others have reported it happening with the stock 16-inch rims and stock "hankook" brand tires. hyundai denies any fault on their part and will not cover wheels/tires without an optional protection plan. I have had to order brand-new 16-inch rims and 16-inch tires of a better brand/quality at my own expense out of fear for my safety while driving this vehicle. the fact that hyundai provides these wheels/tires when buying a car IS beyond me, as they must have had complaints of this nature before and it IS hard to believe that they are not aware of these safety issues. I have heard it may have to do with the weight of the vehicle (as well as the heavy weight distributed to the front wheels), the extremely stiff and rigid suspension, rims that are too big for this vehicle, and low-quality stock tires. please look into this complaint before someone gets hurt or killed due to this glaring defect. better to stop it now before injuries, deaths, and a class-action lawsuit occur. thank you for investigating this complaint. if you are looking to buy a hyundai, be aware of this issue and please consider the safety of you and your family first before buying. *tr
- Wheels
I have replaced four tires on this vehicle due to sidewall-related damage. in the first incident (the one detailed in the metadata above), the tire blew out completely, causing the vehicle to lose control. in the other three incidents, sidewall bubbles developed requiring the tire to be replaced.…
I have replaced four tires on this vehicle due to sidewall-related damage. in the first incident (the one detailed in the metadata above), the tire blew out completely, causing the vehicle to lose control. in the other three incidents, sidewall bubbles developed requiring the tire to be replaced. forums on the internet are listing over 100 customers with this same issue; it seems to be an engineering defect relating to the size of the tire (and its low-profile nature) and the stiffness of the front suspension. I drive the same roads in two other vehicles (so hitting the same potholes and bumps), and have driven over 750,000 miles without a single blowout or impact-related damage; on this vehicle, I have had four destroyed tires in seven months and 7,200 miles of vehicle ownership. *js
- Tires · Wheels
Noticed the sidewall of the tire has a bulge on it, did not hit any potholes or anything. have been reading many are having the same issues with the 17" tires on this car. *tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10251285This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming partially separated on the inner side of the wiper blade, which could lead to poor wiping performance and/or possible scratching of the windshield glass. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to properly remove the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all new wiper blades.
- 10247189This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
- 10235566Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can become clouded under the PPF. These spots are the result of moisture trapped between the PPF and the paint.
- 10230904This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes or during normal driving operation.
- 10217258Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased before retail sale. This limit is the lesser of 1.5% of GVWR or 100 pounds. If the total added weight exceeds the lesser of the limit, a label must be added to the driver-side B-pillar within 25mm (1 inch) of the original tire placard.
- 10217251Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement.
- 10190044This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps.
- 10190038This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
- 10189989This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
- 10183963This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
- 10183960This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the Tire Balance Data Sheet must be fully completed including imbalance and Road Force Variation (RFV) data. The Data Sheet can be found at the end of this bulletin.
- 10178175This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes, or during normal driving operation.
- 10176182This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
- 10176178This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using recommended safe chemical products.
- 10174808This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.
- 10174807The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
- 10173546This bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using certain safe chemical products.
- 10172142This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for all models and model years.
- 10170883This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection conditions. 3. This bulletin provides physical differences between the USB 2.0 port and USB 3.0 port.
- 10169370The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects vehicles within the blind spot zone and gives off an alarm (visual and audible). The two magnetic radar sensors provide these functions for BSD/BCW: ? Senses other vehicles in the BSD/BCW zone and turns on the BSD/BCW warning lamp for the driver. The warning lamp starts blinking, along with an audible sound, when the driver turns on the turn signal lamp to enter the lane where another vehicle is driving.
- 10167253This bulletin provides instruction detailing the proper methodology for scanning and uploading captured GDS data files to the Techline Repository. Compliance with this bulletin ensures that the GDS data files are correctly transferred and matched with a Techline Case number.
- 10160098This bulletin provides the procedure to write the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) during the replacement of the Engine Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Once the VIN has been programmed to the ECM/PCM, it cannot be removed or overwritten.
- 10082455"The pcm or tcm contains logic to adjust solenoid duty and line pressure as needed to compensate for normal clutch wear over the life of the transaxle. This bulletin provides the procedures necessary to reset (erase) and relearn the pcm/tcm adaptive values. After the following repairs have been completed, the pcm/tcm adaptive values must be reset in order to provide optimum shift quality. If the procedure IS not performed, the transmission may experience a shift flare or harsh shift. H replace automatic transaxle or pcm/tcm h reprogram or exchange a pcm/tcm from another vehicle"
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