How many 2013 Hyundai Elantra owners reported transmission problems?

NHTSA lists 57 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Elantra, which is 4% of the 1,313 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component area on the 2013 Elantra.

At what mileage do transmission problems typically appear on the 2013 Elantra?

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints is 60,300 miles.

Did the 2013 Elantra's transmission issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 injury linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2013 Elantra, with no fires reported.

How does the 2013 Elantra compare to other model years for transmission complaints?

The 2013 Elantra's transmission complaint share is 4%, lower than the 2020 model year's 19% share and the 2016 model year's 11% share among Elantra model years listed.

2013 Hyundai Elantra Transmission & Powertrain Problems

Transmission & Powertrain complaints make up 57 of 1,313 total complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra, or 4% of all reported issues. The median mileage at failure is 60,300 miles, with 3 crashes and 1 injury reported. No related recalls are listed for this component area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 57; 4% of 1,313
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 60,300 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicles suddenly lose speed while driving, dropping from highway speed to a much slower speed as the traction warning light illuminates, with the failure recurring on several occasions.
Owners report the vehicle stalling without warning at highway speed, requiring a pullover and restart.
Some drivers describe a loud scraping or grinding noise from the transmission when pulling away from a stop, making the car difficult or impossible to keep moving.
The shifter has become stuck in reverse after parking, with the instrument panel showing the wrong gear position and the transmission linkage failing to release.
Several owners report the car failing to start despite hearing the starter engage, sometimes on a vehicle with comparatively low mileage.

When 2013 Hyundai Elantra transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 19, 2013, latest Apr 11, 2026.

57 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2013 to Apr 2026; peak Jun 2016 (4).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Elantra model year

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

20057 (5%)
20068 (5%)
200710 (4%)
200829 (9%)
20098 (3%)
201032 (8%)
201121 (5%)
201240 (6%)
201357 (4%)
201421 (5%)
201518 (7%)
201631 (11%)
201762 (8%)
201824 (9%)
201911 (4%)
202047 (19%)
20217 (5%)
20227 (7%)
20239 (9%)
20243 (6%)
20251 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2013 Hyundai Elantra owners reported transmission problems?: NHTSA lists 57 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Elantra, which is 4% of the 1,313 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component area on the 2013 Elantra.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically appear on the 2013 Elantra?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints is 60,300 miles.
Did the 2013 Elantra's transmission issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 injury linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2013 Elantra, with no fires reported.
How does the 2013 Elantra compare to other model years for transmission complaints?: The 2013 Elantra's transmission complaint share is 4%, lower than the 2020 model year's 19% share and the 2016 model year's 11% share among Elantra model years listed.