How common are fuel system problems on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra?

NHTSA lists 32 Fuel System complaints for this year, which is about 2% of the 1,313 total complaints filed for the 2013 Elantra.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Elantra fuel system?

No. The data shows no related recalls linked to this fuel system complaint category.

At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 45,235 miles.

Are the fuel system complaints mostly about mpg or actual malfunctions?

Many owners describe city mpg falling short of the EPA sticker rating, but there are also reports of sudden power loss, fuel gauge inaccuracy, and throttle plate buildup causing accelerator disengagement.

Did any 2013 Elantra fuel system complaints involve crashes or fires?

NHTSA data for this Fuel System category shows 3 crashes and 2 fires reported across all complaints for the 2013 Elantra, with 0 injuries.

2013 Hyundai Elantra Fuel System Problems

NHTSA logged 32 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra, about 2% of its 1,313 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 45,235. There are no recalls tied to this fuel system issue.

Fuel System complaints: 32; 2% of 1,313
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 45,235 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners report fuel gauge and range readings dropping unexpectedly, showing far fewer miles remaining than what was actually in the tank.
Some drivers say the car ran out of gas even though the dashboard indicated a meaningful number of miles left.
Several complaints describe real-world city mpg falling well short of the advertised EPA sticker numbers.
One owner described the accelerator briefly disengaging at 45 mph while the vehicle kept moving at the same speed, later traced to buildup inside the fuel injection throttle plate.
A separate account described sudden power loss and a near-stall while merging onto a highway despite adequate fuel in the tank.

When 2013 Hyundai Elantra fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 5, 2013, latest Apr 6, 2026.

32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2013 to Apr 2026; peak Oct 2013 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Elantra model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20106 (2%)
20118 (2%)
201218 (3%)
201332 (2%)
201424 (6%)
201510 (4%)
201620 (7%)
201730 (4%)
201823 (8%)
20194 (2%)
202010 (4%)
20210 (0%)
20222 (2%)
20234 (4%)
20241 (2%)
20251 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system problems on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra?: NHTSA lists 32 Fuel System complaints for this year, which is about 2% of the 1,313 total complaints filed for the 2013 Elantra.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Elantra fuel system?: No. The data shows no related recalls linked to this fuel system complaint category.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 45,235 miles.
Are the fuel system complaints mostly about mpg or actual malfunctions?: Many owners describe city mpg falling short of the EPA sticker rating, but there are also reports of sudden power loss, fuel gauge inaccuracy, and throttle plate buildup causing accelerator disengagement.
Did any 2013 Elantra fuel system complaints involve crashes or fires?: NHTSA data for this Fuel System category shows 3 crashes and 2 fires reported across all complaints for the 2013 Elantra, with 0 injuries.