2013 Hyundai Elantra
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 1,330 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 26 Elantra model years with reports.
Of the 2013 reports, 95 involved a crash and 31 involved a fire. 68 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/modulePark outsideSep 22, 2023
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.
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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.
Campaign 23V651000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, pedals and linkagesNov 30, 2017
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 17V769000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, brake lights, switchAug 2, 2016
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 16V574000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, side/windowApr 1, 2013
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.
If the headliner support bracket makes contact with an occupant during a crash, it may cause a laceration injury.
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.
Campaign 13V115000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,330 reports, newest first.
Steering, Jun 24, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL HAD TO CONSTANTLY BE ADJUSTED IN ORDER TO PROPERLY STEER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TR
Visibility, Jun 23, 2013
WE WERE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 101 SOUTH ABOUT 60 MPH WHEN IT SOUNDED LIKE SOMEONE SHOT AT US ONLY TO FIND THAT THE SUNROOF IMPLODED ON US. CHUNKS OF GLASS WERE FALLING ON US WHILE WE WERE DRIVING! SHARDS OF GLASS WERE EVERYWHERE. MY SISTER FOUND SOME UNDER MY EYE, I HAD TO DIG GLASS OUT OF MY HAND AND LATER THE NEXT DAY I STILL HAD GLASS IN MY BODY. *TR
Steering, Jun 21, 2013
VEHICLE PURCHASED 05.14.2013 NOTICED FROM DAY ONE THAT STEERING WASN'T RIGHT, THOUGHT IT WOULD TAKE TIME TO GET USE TO. ON 06.12.2013 NOTICED STEERING WHEEL WAS OFF CENTER AND TO THE LEFT AND CAR PULLED TO THE RIGHT. TOOK IT INTO DEALERSHIP ON 06.14.2013. AT FIRST THEY ATTEMPTED TO TELL ME NOTHING WAS WRONG THEN I TOOK THEM FOR A RIDE. IT WAS THEN AGREED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS OFF CENTER AND CAR WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT. I WAS THEN TOLD NO REPAIR WAS AVAILABLE. I CONTACTED HYUNDAI INC. 06.18.2013, THEY IN TURN CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP WHICH WITHHELD THE INFORMATION THAT THEY HAD AGREED THERE WAS A NON REPAIRABLE PROBLEM WITH MY CAR. I THEN CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND SPOKE WITH THE PERSON THAT WITH HELD INFORMATION AND HE STATED HE DID SO BECAUSE HE WAS NOT ASKED. HE IS ALSO CLAIMING THE SHOP FOREMAN IS IN SCHOOL TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM AND I AM TO TAKE MY CAR IN ON 06.24.2013 FOR THE REPAIR WHICH WILL TAKE APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS. THE PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE BY THE DAY. MORE AFTER THE ATTEMPTED REPAIR IS MADE. *TR
Electrical system, Jun 20, 2013
I PARKED MY VEHICLE IN A SHOPPING CENTER IN A SPACE WITH A VERY SLIGHT INCLINE. (3-4 DEGREE). I SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, BUT WAS DISTRACTED AND THE CAR WAS LEFT IN DRIVE. THIS VEHICLE HAS A REMOTE LOCK/UNLOCK AND START/STOP KEY. THE KEY DROPPED FROM MY POCKET AND ONTO THE DRIVERS SEAT AND AS I EXITED THE VEHICLE IT STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS. I RAN TO THE BACK TO PREVENT IT ROLLING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND A CAR COMING TOWARD ME SAW I WAS IN TROUBLE AND THE DRIVER GOT OUT AND RAN TO MY FRONT DOOR AND QUICKLY PUT THE CAR IN PARK. I THINK THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT THE CAR COULD ROLL WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND THE CAR IN DRIVE. THE REMOTE KEY HAVING DROPPED ON THE SEAT MADE IT DIFFICULT TO RE-ENTER THE CLOSED DOOR WITHOUT PUSHING THE BUTTONS TO UNLOCK AND IF IT HADN'T BEEN FOR HELP FROM ANOTHER DRIVER THE CAR WOULD HAVE CRASHED. I AM A FIT 73 YEAR OLD, BUT AN OLDER DRIVER WOULD EASILY PANIC. THE CAR SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO ROLL WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND THE REMOTE KEY SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE REVIEWED. *TR
Steering, Jun 18, 2013
CONSTANTLY ADJUSTING STEERING TO KEEP CAR ON THE ROAD, BELIEF PROBLEM WITH FRONT END, TOOK CAR BACK TO DEALER ON THE 18TH OF JUNE, THE RESULTS TOLD TO ME BY DEALER WAS THAT ONE TIRE HAD 60PSI IN ONE OF THE TIRE, AIR PRESSURE WAS ADJUSTED IN EACH TIRE, BUT CAR STILL HAS THE PROBLEM. LOOKING AT THE HISTORY OF HYUNDAI IT SEEMS THAT THEIR SONATAS AND ELANTRAS HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR AT LEAST 2 YEARS, PUTTING THESE DEATH TRAPS ON THE ROAD. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Jun 17, 2013, crash
VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION AFTER PRESSING BRAKES AND TRYING TO PARK: AS I WAS TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE (LESS THAN 5 MPH), IN FRONT OF A GROCERY STORE TO PARK THE CAR, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, HIT A LIGHTING POLE AND COMPLETELY DAMAGED THE FRONT OF THE CAR. PRESSING THE BRAKES EVEN HARDER COULD NOT STOP THE CAR. THE CAR FINALLY CAME TO A HALT AS IT HIT THE POLE (THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS INJURED). THE AIR BAG DID NOT COME ON, MY HEAD AND NECK HIT THE BRAKES. THANKFULLY, I WAS NOT INJURED AND NO ONE ELSE WAS EITHER. BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED, THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF IT BUT COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING DEFECTIVE IN THE CAR. THIS IS VERY SCARY. *TR
Visibility, Jun 10, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COLOR OF THE DEFROSTER DISH CAUSED A GLARE IN THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AND THE CONTACT WAS DISTRACTED WHEN DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 220. UPDATED 7/8/13 *CN
Steering, Jun 2, 2013
1) WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY VEHICLE ENCOUNTERED ABRUPT CHANGE IN PAVEMENT HEIGHT AT BRIDGE AND SWERVED TOWARD ADJACENT LANE DUE TO VERY LOOSE STEERING. 2) WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY VEHICLE ENCOUNTERED MODEST WIND AND SWERVED TOWARD ADJACENT LANE DUE TO VERY LOOSE STEERING. 3) WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY VEHICLE ENCOUNTERED BUMP ON PAVEMENT AND SWERVED TOWARD ADJACENT LANE DUE TO VERY LOOSE STEERING. *TR
Steering, Wheels, Other or unspecified, May 30, 2013
I PURCHASED THE CAR IN MARCH, IT WAS MY FIRST TIME BUYING A NEW CAR. WITHIN THE FIRST COUPLE OF DAYS AFTER BUYING THE CAR I NOTICED A FEW RATTLING AND CLANKING NOISES. I BELIEVED THIS TO BE THE CARS MOVING PARTS, AND DIDN'T THINK MUCH OF IT AT THE TIME, ESPECIALLY SINCE I WAS USED TO DRIVING USED CARS THAT SOUNDED WORSE. AFTER A FEW WEEKS, I NOTICED THAT THE NOISES WHERE NOTICEABLY LOUDER, ALONG WITH A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE WHEN I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALERSHIP THAT I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM (UNIVERSAL HYUNDAI IN ORLANDO) WAS BOOKED UP SO I MADE AN APPOINTMENT AT ORLANDO HYUNDAI. SHORTLY AFTER BRINGING MY CAR IN, AND HAVING THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT LOOK AT THE CAR, I WAS TOLD THAT THE CAR WAS SOLD TO ME DEFECTIVE, THAT "THE LEFT AND RIGHT INNER TIRE RODS AND LOCK NUTS WERE LOOSE, THREADS WERE DAMAGED, AND THE LOCK NUTS WERE LEFT LOOSE FROM THE FACTORY". THE SERVICE MANAGER EXPLAINED TO ME THAT THIS COULD HAVE EASILY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, AND THAT "ONE TIRE WOULD'VE WENT ONE WAY AND THE OTHER TIRE WOULD'VE WENT THE OTHER WAY, CAUSING YOUR CAR TO COME TO A SUDDEN HALT". THIS MIGHT HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT, AND KNOWING THAT I WAS DRIVING THAT CAR ON THE HIGHWAY, TAKING TRIPS WITH MY FAMILY AND CHILDREN, WHILE THE CAR WAS DEFECTIVE WAS VERY SCARY AND UPSETTING. I WAS VERY EXCITED ABOUT PURCHASING A NEW CAR, AND HOPED THAT I WOULD NOT HAVE TO DEAL WITH THESE KINDS OF PROBLEMS. I AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED AND WANT ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH HYUNDAI. I HAVE THE STATEMENT FROM THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATING THAT THE FACTORY MADE A MISTAKE AND I PLAN ON FILING A COMPLAINT THROUGH HYUNDAI AND THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY SAFETY ADMINISTRATION. *TR
Electrical system, May 27, 2013
I PURCHASED A 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SE COUPE ON 13 APRIL 2013 (6300 MILES). ON 9 MAY 2013 (7000 MILES) I ENTERED CAR TO START IT AND BATTERY COMPLETELY DEAD. CALLED HYUNDAI ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND THEY SENT SOMEONE TO JUMP IT. CAR STARTED AND TOOK IT TO MOTORWORLD WILKES-BARRE WHERE I HAD PURCHASED CAR. THEY TURNED CAR OFF AND WAITED 5 HOURS. CAR STARTED AGAIN AND THE MAN IN SERVICE TOLD ME THAT HE COULD NOT DO ANYTHING SINCE THE BATTERY WAS FINE AND HE DIDN'T SEE ANY ISSUE. IF I WANTED BATTERY OR SENSORS REPLACED, I WOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR IT. I WAS TOLD IF IT HAPPENED AGAIN, HAVE IT TOWED IN WITHOUT LETTING IT BE JUMP STARTED. ONLY DIAGNOSTIC DONE WAS CHECK OF BATTERY WHICH READ AS NO PROBLEM. ON 26 MAY 2013, (7400 MILES) AGAIN I WENT OUT TO START CAR AND AGAIN IT WOULD NOT START. AS I COULD NOT MISS WORK AND IT WAS MEMORIAL DAY WITH SERVICE DEPT AT DEALERSHIP CLOSED, HAD CAR JUMP STARTED AND WENT TO DEALERSHIP ON MY LUNCH BREAK. WHILE THERE, SALESMAN WHO SOLD ME CAR HAD ME TURN OFF THE AUTOMATIC SETTING FOR HEADLAMPS. WHEN I DID THAT, IT ALSO CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS FOR BLUE TOOTH AND RADIO CONTROL TO NO LONGER FUNCTION. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS RECALL ON BRAKE STOP SWITCH? THAT WAS NOT APPARENTLY CORRECTED BEFORE SELLING ME THE CAR. THE CAR HAS ELECTRICAL WIRING ISSUES. IT DOESN'T TAKE AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER TO KNOW THAT THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS SHOULD NOT BE RUN THROUGH THE HEADLAMPS SWITCH AND THAT THE HEADLAMPS SWITCH IS FAULTY WHEN IT IS CAUSING A DRAIN OF BATTERY WHEN IT IS SET TO SHUT OFF LAMPS WHEN IGNITION TURNED OFF. TOMORROW THE 27 MAY 2013, I WILL BE BACK AT DEALERSHIP DEMANDING THIS IS REPAIRED OR THEY REPLACE THE CAR AS I HAVE OWNED IT APPROXIMATELY 6 WEEKS AND HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE 2 TIMES WITH 7400 TOTAL MILES ON CAR. *TR
Service brakes, May 17, 2013
I OWN A 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA WITH APPROXIMATELY 9000 MILES ON IT AS OF MAY 2013. IN JANUARY I HAD THE CAR SITTING OUTSIDE OVERNIGHT, AND WHEN I WENT TO DRIVE IT THE NEXT MORNING I NOTICED A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE BRAKES. I STOPPED AND GOT OUT TO NOTICE ALL FOUR ROTORS WERE RUSTED. I IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER, AND AFTER INSPECTION THEY SAID ALL FOUR ROTORS WERE SEVERELY RUSTED. THEY MACHINE SHOPPED THE ROTORS DOWN SO THEY WOULD MAKE A NOISE OR MAKE THE CAR PULSATE WHILE STOPPING. THE FIRST WEEK OF MAY I LEFT THE CAR SIT OUTSIDE OVER THE ENTIRE WEEKEND. WHEN I LEFT FOR WORK MONDAY MORNING I NOTICED THE SAME PROBLEM. THE CAR WAS PULSATING AND MAKING A GRINDING SOUND AGAIN. I CALLED THE DEALER AND EXPLAINED THE PREVIOUS SITUATION. THEY SAID THAT THIS TYPE OF SITUATION HAPPENS IF THE CAR IS LEFT IN MOISTURE OVERNIGHT. I TOLD THEM THAT IS RIDICULOUS SINCE MANY PEOPLE DON'T HAVE THE LUXURY OF A GARAGE. THEY TOLD ME TO BRING IT IN THE SHOP AGAIN TO TAKE A LOOK AT IT. I AM NOW WAITING TILL THE NEXT APPOINTMENT TO BRING THE CAR IN. I HAVE A 2012 HYUNDAI TUCSON THAT SITS OUTSIDE MORE THAN THIS CAR AND I HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES BEFORE! *TR
Visibility, Visibility/wiper, May 13, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF SUDDENLY SHATTERED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,900. *TR
Wheels, May 10, 2013
I OWN A 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA LIMITED. THE STANDARD TIRES THAT CAME WITH THE CAR UPON PURCHASE WERE CONTINENTAL TIRES CONTI PRO SIZE 215/45/17. THREE TIRES HAVE DEVELOPED BULGES ON THE SIDEWALL. I REPLACED THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE ONCE THROUGH MY HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP 6 MONTHS AGO - MILEAGE WAS AROUND 5,000 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP BLAMED THE FAILURE ON POTHOLES/IMPACT AND I HAD THE TIRE REPLACED AT MY OWN EXPENSE. THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE HAS AGAIN DEVELOPED A BULGE IN ADDITION TO THE BACK RIGHT TIRE ALSO DEVELOPING A BULGE. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY ABNORMAL IMPACT WITH CURBS OR POTHOLES TO CAUSE SUCH DAMAGE AND BELIEVE THERE IS A SYSTEMIC PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINEERING OF THE CAR OR WITH THE MANUFACTURING OF THE TIRES. I SHARED MY CONCERNS WITH THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER CARE NATIONAL CALL-IN AND A CASE REPORT WAS CREATED. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP HAS ALSO BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS AND THE TIRE MANUFACTURER AS WELL. THE CAR HAS 15,000 MILES AND SHOULD NOT HAVE THIS THIS TYPE OF TIRE FAILURE. I'M CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY - THE TIRES COULD BLOW AT HIGH SPEEDS, ESPECIALLY IF THERE IS ANOTHER PROBLEM THAT I AM NOT AWARE OF. NEITHER THE CAR MANUFACTURER, THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP OR THE TIRE COMPANY WERE WILLING TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE. *TR
Tires, Wheels, Apr 22, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT INSTEAD OF BEING EQUIPPED WITH A SPARE TIRE, THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A REPAIR KIT. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO PURCHASE A SPARE TIRE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE FEATURE WAS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE HE COULD EXPERIENCE A FAILURE WITH THE TIRE AND NOT BE ABLE TO GET TO A SERVICE STATION OR REPAIR FACILITY. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE SPARE TIRE KIT WAS EQUIPPED ON THE VEHICLE BASED ON THEIR SPECIFIC POLICY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 935. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Apr 17, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO COME TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 400. *TR
Exterior lighting, Apr 12, 2013
CAR IS ADVERTISED AS HAVING DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL'S). THE DRL'S DO NOT OPERATE NORMALLY ON MY 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA COUPE AS THEY ARE NOT ON "AUTOMATICALLY" WHEN DRIVING. IF THE LIGHT STALK IS IN THE OFF POSITION THE DRL'S ARE OFF. WHEN I TURN THE DRL'S ON, THE PARKING LIGHTS (AMBER SIDE LIGHTS AND THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS) ARE TURNED ON AS WELL. IN ADDITION TO IT BEING ILLEGAL IN SOME STATES TO DRIVE WITH PARKING LIGHTS ON THIS SETUP MAKES MY BRAKE LIGHTS LESS NOTICEABLE DURING THE DAY (WHEN I DO BRAKE) AS THEY ARE ALREADY LIT UP. ALSO, WHEN TURNING THE DRL'S ON, THE INTERIOR GAUGE LIGHTS ARE AUTOMATICALLY DIMMED WHICH IS A FEATURE FOR NIGHT DRIVING, NOT DAYTIME DRIVING WITH DRL'S. *TR
Tires, Apr 9, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA LIMITED EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL TIRES, LINE: CONTI PRO, SIZE: 215/45/17. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE TIRE AFFECTED WAS ALWAYS THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE WEATHER. THE DEALER SUGGESTED ADDING NITROGEN, HOWEVER THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE CONTACT NOTICED BUBBLES ON THE SIDEWALL OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE TIRES. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED BECAUSE OF A PIN SIZED HOLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 21,800.
Electrical system, Visibility, Apr 8, 2013
THIS IS CONCERNING THE SAME VEHICLE AS IN MY PREVIOUS COMPLAINT: 10507443. WHILE DRIVING INTO WORK ON 4/8/13, I PUT THE FRONT AND REAR DEFOGGERS ON. LATER WHEN I WENT TO SWITCH THEM OFF, THEY WOULDN'T. I THOUGHT MAYBE THERE WAS A TIMER. I WAITED FIVE MINUTES AND THEN WAS ABLE TO SWITCH OFF THE REAR DEFOGGER. I STILL WAS UNABLE TO SWITCH OFF THE FRONT. I PUSHED ALL THE BOTTOMS TO SWITCH THE AIR POSITION AND EVEN TURNED THE ENTIRE A/C-HEATING SYSTEM OFF -THE DEFOGGER STUCK "ON" AND WOULD NOT SHUT OFF UNTIL I SHUT EVERYTHING DOWN. I HAVE REPORTED BOTH THIS AND THE PREVIOUS INCIDENT TO THE DEALER I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM, AND AM HOPING TO SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE WITHIN THE WEEK. *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Apr 8, 2013
I JUST BOUGHT THE 2013 LIMITED HYUNDAI ELANTRA OVER THE EASTER WEEKEND, ON 3/31/13. TWO DAYS AFTER BUYING IT, I NOTICED THE LIGHT IN THE DASH SHOWING WHETHER THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ON OR NOT WAS NO LONGER WORKING, BUT I PUT IT UP TO THE FACT I WAS DRIVING AT DAWN/DUSK AND THEY WERE PROBABLY NOT "ON" EVEN THOUGH THE DRIVING LIGHTS WERE ON AND SHOWING AS "ON". HOWEVER ON 4/6/13 WHEN DRIVING AT 10PM AT NIGHT WITH THE HEADLIGHTS MOST CERTAINLY "ON" THE INDICATOR LIGHT STILL DID NOT COME ON. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Apr 5, 2013
MY WIFE WAS TRYING TO PARK HER CAR WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT HER TOUCHING THE GAS OR THE BRAKE. LUCKILY, SHE WAS ABLE TO STOP BY SLAMMING ON THE BRAKES. I'VE HEARD RECENT CASES OF PEOPLE NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP WHEN THIS HAPPENS. *TR
Electrical system, Tires, Wheels, Apr 3, 2013
I BOUGHT MY 2013 ELANTRA ON 7/17/12 FROM ORLANDO HYUNDAI. ON 8/4/12 WHILE DRIVING ON I-95, THE TPMS (TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM) LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED INTO THE NEAREST TIRE SHOP AND HAD THE TIRE PRESSURE CHECKED ON ALL 4 TIRES AND THEY WERE ALL FINE. THE MECHANIC SUGGESTED I HAVE MY DEALERSHIP TAKE A LOOK AND POSSIBLY HAVE THEM RESET THE SENSORS. UPON MY ARRIVAL HOME, I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REASON FOR THE SENSORS GOING OFF. THE ISSUE PERSISTED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS CAUSING ME TO SPEND COUNTLESS HOURS AT THE DEALERSHIP. THEY EVEN WENT AS FAR AS TO KEEP MY CAR FOR OVER A WEEK, DRIVE IT SEVERAL MILES AND REPLACE THE ENTIRE SYSTEM INCLUDING ALL FOUR TIRE SENSORS. DESPITE THIS, THE TPMS LIGHT STILL FLASHES. THEY HAVE ATTEMPTED TO CONVINCE ME THAT USB AND AUX CORDS IN MY CAR (USED WITH MY PHONE) ARE CAUSING A SIGNAL INTERFERENCE WITH THE SENSORS. IN MY OPINION THAT IS A BOGUS EXCUSE. THE CAR SHOULD NOT HAVE THE FEATURES IF THEY ARE UNABLE TO COEXIST. THE DEALERSHIP HAS ALSO ATTEMPTED TO REASSURE ME THAT NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE CAR AND IT IS SAFE TO DRIVE EVEN WHILE THE TPMS LIGHT IS FLASHING. I DO NOT BELIEVE THIS EITHER AS I CONSTANTLY HAVE A SAFETY FEATURE ALERTING ME TO BELIEVE OTHERWISE. I HAVE TOLD THE DEALERSHIP AND HYUNDAI HEADQUARTERS THAT I BELIEVE THIS CAR IS A LEMON ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THEY INFORMED ME THAT A CAR IS ONLY A LEMON AFTER HAVING THE SAME ISSUE FIXED 3 TIMES. THUS FAR I HAVE HAD MY TPMS FIXED TWICE. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE AT ALL DRIVING THIS CAR WITH DYSFUNCTIONAL FEATURES. *TR
Exterior lighting, Mar 23, 2013
CAR CLAIMS IT HAS DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS, YET IT REALLY DOESN'T. YOU HAVE TO TURN ON THE PARKING LIGHTS FOR THE DRL TO ACTUALLY COME ON. SO THEN YOU HAVE THE PARKING LIGHTS ON FRONT, REAR TAILLIGHTS AS WELL AS THE DRL. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, I BELIEVE SOME STATES HAVE LAWS AGAINST RUNNING PARKING LIGHTS ON CLEAR DAYS? OTHER CARS I HAVE OWN, THE DRL COMES ON AUTOMATICALLY WHEN DRIVING. CALLED HYUNDAI AND DEALERSHIP, GOT THE BRUSH OFF AS THAT IS JUST THE WAY IT IS. ACTUALLY AFTER SOME RESEARCH I FOUND THAT A SOFTWARE CHANGE MADE IN MID 2012 IS WHAT DID THIS ISSUE. SHOULD BE A RECALL! IT IS ALSO A MIS-LEADING SALES, WHAT NEXT, MUST ROLL WINDOW DOWN FOR THE A/C TO COME ON? *TR
Exterior lighting, Mar 20, 2013
CAR IS ADVERTISED AS HAVING DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS, BUT THE DRL ONLY TURNS ON WITH THE PARKING LIGHTS. DEALER AND HYUNDAI BOTH STATE THIS IS NORMAL FOR THE CAR. THIS NOT HOW ANY OTHER CAR I HAVE DRIVEN IS LIKE. USING PARKING LIGHTS DURING THE DAY IS ILLEGAL IN MANY STATES. *TR
Exterior lighting, Mar 19, 2013
TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BASED ON THE MONRONEY STICKER, THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS HOWEVER, THERE WERE NONE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED TO SWITCH THE VEHICLE WITH ANOTHER ONE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD TO DRIVE WITH THE TAIL LIGHTS RUNNING DURING THE DAYTIME BECAUSE THERE WERE NO DAY TIME RUNNING LAMPS EQUIPPED ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8. KMJ *TR UPDATED 5/7/13 *CN
Electrical system, Structure, Engine, Mar 8, 2013, fire
THE 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA WAS PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY AND TURNED OFF, AND AN ELECTRIC FIRE STARTED IN IT. IT BURNED COMPLETELY UP. *TR