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2013 Hyundai Elantra recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra, spanning 4 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

URGENT CAMPAIGN FLAG

NHTSA records include a Park Outside advisory for at least one campaign associated with 2013 Hyundai Elantra. Open the campaign and verify the VIN before operating or parking the vehicle.

Distinct campaigns4not VIN-specific
Component groups4distinct top-level categories
Latest recordSeptember 22, 2023report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2013 Hyundai Elantra recall campaigns

The 2013 Hyundai Elantra report contains 4 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 23V651000 dated September 22, 2023.
PARK OUTSIDE
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received
September 22, 2023
Potential units
1,649,478campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Why it matters: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

Owner notification: April 10, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 17V769000

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received
November 30, 2017
Potential units
390,467campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Elantra sedan, coupe and GT vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature.

Why it matters: If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 170. This campaign expands recall 16V574.

Owner notification: January 15, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 16V574000

Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report received
August 2, 2016
Potential units
64,500campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model 2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured December 1, 2012, to April 30, 2013. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released.

Why it matters: If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad with an improved part, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 146.

Owner notification: September 26, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 13V115000

Component
AIR BAGS, STRUCTURE
Report received
April 1, 2013
Potential units
186,250campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured from November 12, 2010, through March 5, 2013. A support bracket attached to the headliner may become displaced during a side curtain airbag deployment.

Why it matters: If the headliner support bracket makes contact with an occupant during a crash, it may cause a laceration injury.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply adhesive strips to the headliner, free of charge. The safety recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 109.

Owner notification: April 23, 2013 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra?

The most frequent component groups in 2013 Hyundai Elantra campaign records are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Air Bags (1), Structure (1), Exterior Lighting (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Air Bags1
Structure1
Exterior Lighting1