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2013 Hyundai Elantra Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

The 2013 Hyundai Elantra logged 191 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints, 15% of its 1,313 total complaints for the year. NHTSA lists no related recall for this area. Median mileage at failure was 15,992 miles, with reports of crashes, tire blowouts, and wheel or rim failures.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
191
15% of 1,313
Crashes reported
9
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
15,992 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Front or rear tires blow out suddenly during highway driving, sometimes causing loss of control and a crash into a barrier or another vehicle.
  • Wheels or rims crack, snap, or separate from the vehicle while driving at low or moderate speed, dropping the car onto the pavement.
  • Steering becomes difficult to control, especially in wet or rainy conditions, leading owners to report a sudden inability to maintain the vehicle's path.
  • Tires show tread separation or unusual wear that owners say occurs earlier than expected, in some cases producing smoke or a burning smell from the tire.
  • Vehicles fishtail or veer unexpectedly at highway speed after an owner notices an imbalance in a front tire.

When 2013 Hyundai Elantra suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 15, 2012, latest May 27, 2026.

2013 Hyundai Elantra suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter202012 Q22013 Q42015 Q22016 Q42018 Q22020 Q22022 Q22024 Q3
191 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2012 Q2 to 2026 Q2; peak 2014 Q3 (20).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Elantra model year

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

  1. 201016 (4%)
  2. 201188 (20%)
  3. 201270 (11%)
  4. 2013191 (15%)
  5. 201423 (6%)
  6. 201517 (6%)
  7. 201622 (8%)
  8. 201729 (4%)
  9. 201816 (6%)
  10. 20197 (3%)
  11. 202010 (4%)
  12. 20212 (2%)
  13. 20224 (4%)
  14. 20234 (4%)
  15. 20245 (9%)
  16. 20251 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2013 Hyundai Elantra have?
NHTSA lists 191 complaints in the Suspension, Wheels & Tires category for the 2013 Elantra, which is 15% of the 1,313 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra's suspension or wheels?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2013 Elantra.
At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 15,992 miles.
Did the 2013 Elantra's tire and wheel problems lead to crashes?
Yes. NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2013 Elantra shows 9 crashes, 2 fires, and 5 injuries.
How does the 2013 Elantra compare to other years for this issue?
The 2013 model year had 191 complaints (15% share), higher than most other Elantra years except 2011, which had 88 complaints and a 20% share.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.