Is the sunroof shattering a common problem on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra?

Yes. Multiple sample complaints in NHTSA data describe the sunroof exploding or shattering while driving, including one case linked to a crash and injury.

How many Visibility & Wipers complaints does the 2013 Elantra have?

NHTSA lists 42 complaints in this area for the 2013 model year, about 3% of the 1,313 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the sunroof or wipers on the 2013 Elantra?

No related recalls are listed in this data for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2013 Elantra.

At what mileage do these problems usually happen?

The median mileage at failure for this area is 18,500 miles, though several sample complaints describe sunroof failures at much lower mileage, including 220 and 1,900 miles.

Did any of these complaints involve crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data records 1 crash, 1 fire, and 2 injuries tied to Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2013 Elantra.

2013 Hyundai Elantra Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 42 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra, 3% of that year's total complaints. Most describe sunroofs shattering or exploding while driving, plus wiper blade failures. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 42; 3% of 1,313
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 18,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Panoramic or standard sunroof glass shatters or spiderwebs suddenly while driving, sometimes with a loud bang and glass falling into the cabin.
Sunroof failures occur across a wide mileage range, including reports at very low mileage such as 220, 1,900, 3,000, 3,036, 4,973, 7,980, and 16,000 miles.
Windshield wiper blades stick or fail to clear the glass, and owners describe repeated dealer visits and a part replacement that did not resolve the issue.
A short passenger-side wiper blade design leaves a streak and residue pattern on the windshield with every pass.
Rear window glass cracks on its own with no impact evidence, confirmed by police as not caused by a collision.
One owner reported the defroster housing color causing glare on the windshield that was distracting while driving.

When 2013 Hyundai Elantra visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 20, 2012, latest May 30, 2024.

42 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2012 to May 2024; peak Oct 2012 (3).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Elantra model year

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

20055 (4%)
20067 (5%)
200761 (23%)
200811 (4%)
20095 (2%)
20104 (1%)
20117 (2%)
201218 (3%)
201342 (3%)
20145 (1%)
20150 (0%)
20166 (2%)
20178 (1%)
20183 (1%)
20192 (1%)
20202 (1%)
20216 (5%)
20222 (2%)
20237 (7%)
20242 (4%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Is the sunroof shattering a common problem on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra?: Yes. Multiple sample complaints in NHTSA data describe the sunroof exploding or shattering while driving, including one case linked to a crash and injury.
How many Visibility & Wipers complaints does the 2013 Elantra have?: NHTSA lists 42 complaints in this area for the 2013 model year, about 3% of the 1,313 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the sunroof or wipers on the 2013 Elantra?: No related recalls are listed in this data for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2013 Elantra.
At what mileage do these problems usually happen?: The median mileage at failure for this area is 18,500 miles, though several sample complaints describe sunroof failures at much lower mileage, including 220 and 1,900 miles.
Did any of these complaints involve crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data records 1 crash, 1 fire, and 2 injuries tied to Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2013 Elantra.