2013 Hyundai Elantra Touring Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2013 Hyundai Elantra Touring has a complaint index of 20, the second-lowest of the six model years with data, earning a "Best" verdict. It has 16 complaints, 0 recalls, and 2 crashes, with tire sidewall problems the top concern.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 20/100
- #5 of 6 Elantra Touring years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 16
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires
Top 2013 Hyundai Elantra Touring problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (38%)
- Other5 (31%)
- Engine2 (13%)
- Airbags1 (6%)
- Brakes1 (6%)
- Electrical System1 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (6%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Tire sidewalls develop bubbles or bulges without any pothole or impact, sometimes leading to complete blowouts and loss of control.
- 17-inch tires reportedly wear out quickly or fail near the sidewall, with some owners describing this as a widespread issue on the model.
- One owner reported the engine needed full replacement around 62,000 miles and argued it should have been covered under a broader Hyundai/Kia engine recall.
- A Takata airbag-related crash caused significant front-end damage and driver injury after another vehicle struck the Elantra Touring.
- A sunroof reportedly shattered while driving on the highway during an elevation change, with no impact involved.
- A brake light switch failed again after a prior recall repair on the same part, causing the brake light to stay on.
2013 Hyundai Elantra Touring recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2013 compared with other Elantra Touring years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Touring reliable?
- Among the six Elantra Touring model years with data, 2013 has the lowest complaint index at 20 and carries a "Best" verdict relative to other years. It has 16 total complaints and no recalls.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2013 Elantra Touring?
- Suspension, wheels, and tires make up 38% of complaints (6 of 16), mostly tire sidewall bubbles and blowouts, with a median failure mileage of 8,100 miles.
- Does the 2013 Elantra Touring have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2013 Elantra Touring, compared to 3 or more recalls on the 2009, 2010, and 2011 model years.
- How does 2013 compare to other Elantra Touring years?
- The 2013 model year ranks 5th worst out of 6, meaning only one year has fewer reported problems; 2010 is the worst with a complaint index of 100 and an "Avoid" verdict.