How many seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra?

NHTSA lists 17 seat belt complaints for the 2013 Elantra, which is about 1% of the 1,313 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a seat belt recall for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for seat belt problems on this model year.

What seat belt problems do owners report most on the 2013 Elantra?

Owners describe belts that won't latch or stay locked, belts that release unexpectedly while driving, and retractors that jam and won't release.

At what mileage do 2013 Elantra seat belt problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure for seat belt complaints on the 2013 Elantra is 83,000 miles.

Have seat belt complaints led to crashes or injuries on the 2013 Elantra?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 4 crashes and 2 injuries, with no fires reported.

2013 Hyundai Elantra Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA lists 17 seat belt complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra, about 1% of its 1,313 total complaints. Reported failures include belts that won't latch, unexpected release while driving, and retractors that jam. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Seat Belts complaints: 17; 1% of 1,313
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 83,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical seat belt symptoms owners report

Front passenger or driver seat belts fail to latch into the buckle or don't stay locked when pushed in.
Seat belts that appear buckled release unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving.
Retracting seat belts pull in fast and jam, making it hard to pull the belt back out to release a passenger.
Seat belt warning light stays on, sometimes traced to a failed clockspring part in the steering wheel rather than the belt itself.
No warning is given to the driver if a front passenger's seat belt is unbuckled.

When 2013 Hyundai Elantra seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 27, 2014, latest Jul 24, 2026.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2014 to Jul 2026; peak May 2018 (2).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Seat Belts complaints by Elantra model year

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

20056 (4%)
20061 (1%)
20078 (3%)
20084 (1%)
20092 (1%)
20107 (2%)
20112 (0%)
20126 (1%)
201317 (1%)
20146 (2%)
20153 (1%)
20163 (1%)
20178 (1%)
20184 (1%)
20196 (2%)
20201 (0%)
202127 (21%)
202223 (23%)
20232 (2%)
20240 (0%)
20252 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

How many seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra?: NHTSA lists 17 seat belt complaints for the 2013 Elantra, which is about 1% of the 1,313 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a seat belt recall for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for seat belt problems on this model year.
What seat belt problems do owners report most on the 2013 Elantra?: Owners describe belts that won't latch or stay locked, belts that release unexpectedly while driving, and retractors that jam and won't release.
At what mileage do 2013 Elantra seat belt problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure for seat belt complaints on the 2013 Elantra is 83,000 miles.
Have seat belt complaints led to crashes or injuries on the 2013 Elantra?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 4 crashes and 2 injuries, with no fires reported.