Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Hyundai Elantra
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Hyundai Elantra has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,315 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V651000 ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V769000 Brake Pedal Stopper may Deteriorate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V574000 Brake Pedal Stopper Pad Deterioration NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V115000 Headliner Support Bracket may cause Injury NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 271 complaints
- Engine 233 complaints
- Air Bags 168 complaints
- Service Brakes 165 complaints
- Electrical System 155 complaints
- Unknown or Other 123 complaints
Of the 1,315 complaints on file, 93 report a crash and 31 a fire; across all 1,315 complaints, owners report 66 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Hyundai Elantra has an average reliability rating, with notable complaints related to brakes, steering, and engine issues. Recalls focus on brakes and airbags, highlighting safety concerns. Despite these problems, common issues are manageable, and maintenance costs are not exorbitant.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$700 | very common |
| steering system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$600 | common |
| engine components | 80,000–120,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| airbags | 90,000–130,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
| electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $300–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Change spark plugs every 100,000 miles
- Inspect and replace air filter every 15,000 miles
- Transmission fluid exchange every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual brake noise or feel
- Steering vibration or noise
- Sudden engine performance loss
- Airbag warning light on
- Electrical component failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.