Is the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT ranks #7 of 8 among Elantra GT model years (Complaint Index 14/100, verdict: Best). It has 5 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT?

The most reported problem areas are airbags (2 complaints), brakes (2 complaints), and engine (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 82,000 miles.

Does the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT?

EPA rates the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT at 30 MPG combined (26.5 city / 37 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,150. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT has 5 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 14 out of 100 — #7 highest of 8 Elantra GT model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is airbags (2 complaints, 40% of the total).

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 14/100; #7 of 8 Elantra GT years
Verdict: Best; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 5; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Airbags
Best nearby year: 2014; rated Good

NHTSA overall rating: 5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG: 30; 26.5 city / 37 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2013 Hyundai Elantra GT recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2013 Hyundai Elantra GT fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 26.5 MPG
Highway: 37 MPG
Combined: 30 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $2,150; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Regular
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2013 compared with other Elantra GT years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	MPG
2013	Best	14	5	30
2014	Good	43	8	27
2015	No verdict	0	1	27

All Hyundai Elantra GT years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT ranks #7 of 8 among Elantra GT model years (Complaint Index 14/100, verdict: Best). It has 5 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT?: The most reported problem areas are airbags (2 complaints), brakes (2 complaints), and engine (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 82,000 miles.
Does the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT?: EPA rates the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT at 30 MPG combined (26.5 city / 37 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,150. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.