2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module Park outside
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…
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…
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 117,440 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road to wait for assistance from”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 21, 2025 · Service brakes, hydraulic
“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact noticed an abnormal exhaust odor. Th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 30, 2025 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra (Elantra Blue, Elantra Coupe, Elantra GT). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 30–32 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 26–28 / 37–38 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Hyundai Elantra Coupe model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hyundai Elantra Coupe model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe | 1 | 10 |
| 2014 Hyundai Elantra Coupe | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 Hyundai Elantra Coupe | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe
How do I know if my 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Hyundai dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 23V651000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Hyundai models
- Sonata16,085 complaints
- Elantra8,715 complaints
- Santa FE7,663 complaints
- Tucson6,287 complaints
- Palisade2,447 complaints
- Accent2,032 complaints
- Ioniq 51,339 complaints
- Veloster1,292 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.