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2013 Hyundai Elantra GTProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage67kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 29, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags20
Electronic stability control (ESC)10
Engine10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Steering10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2013 Hyundai Elantra GT recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2013 vs. every other Elantra GT year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Elantra GT median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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NHTSA crash tests

2013 Hyundai Elantra GT safety ratings

2013 Hyundai Elantra GT 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
  • Rollover: 4 stars (10.9% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Elantra GT owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the horn became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the clockspring needed to be replaced. The…
Complaint 11544752 · Sep 15, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RUSSELL WESTBROOK HYUNDAI OF GARDEN GROVE (9898 TRASK AVE, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92844, [PHONE]) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING…
Complaint 11325549 · May 22, 2020 · 67,000 miles

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