The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the electronic traction stability warning light illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle was losing forward momentum. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle slowed to approximately 15 MPH and failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but was a recurring failure. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the electronic control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.
The worst 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags2
- Brakes1
- Driver assistance1
- Engine1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Airbags2
- Brakes1
- Driver assistance1
- Engine1
- Steering1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT 72
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Some Hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (PDW) sensor(s) that may trigger...
- Higher-than-expected engine oil consumption
- Higher-than-expected engine oil consumption
- The federal safety agency has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit...
- The federal safety agency has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag...
- In response to this trend, we engineered a software upgrade that addresses the social media theft method...
- This bulletin provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder reinforcement protector...
- In addition to the Anti-Theft software provided under Service Campaign 993 (TSB 24-01-009H-1), a zinc...
- Upon customer's request ONLY, the Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 25-01-089H provides the service...
- This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the...
2013 Hyundai Elantra GT fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4‑cyl | FWD | 26-27 | 37 | 30 |
What 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal clicking sound coming from the steering wheel. The contact stated after doing research, he determined that the MDSP coupler vehicle was fractured. The contact was informed that the MDSP coupler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
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 vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated that after turning off the vehicle, she had to disconnect the battery cable to prevent the battery from being drained. The contact also stated that the brake lights were inoperable and she was concerned that other drivers might crash into her vehicle due to the brake lights not functioning as designed. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V769000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
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, (714) 793-0035) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not covered under warranty or recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.*dt
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Questions about the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT
Is the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT, fewer than a typical Elantra GT model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT?
Airbags, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT get?
Official estimates for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT range from 30 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.8L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 26-27 city and 37 highway.
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