2013 Hyundai Elantra: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Apr 20, 2023 · Acceleration · AZ · crash

The driver owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra with 37,657 miles. While slowly turning left into a parking space, the car had a sudden acceleration event. The Elantra sped into the parking space and ran over two concrete parking spot blocks. The Elantra glanced off a grey pickup truck and scraped by a grey SUV. The Elantra entered the empty parking space opposite the SUV and proceeded to impact the side of a blue car in an adjacent spot. The blue car stopped the Elantra. Fortunately, the other affected vehicles were unoccupied and no pedestrians were present. The driver was wearing a seat belt and was not injured. The Elantra air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to the driver's residence and is available for inspection along with all maintenance records. A claim has been filed with insurance; the appraiser came yesterday. There was no warning or symptoms of a problem prior to the accident. The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by anyone. The police came and helped identify the owners of the other vehicles.

Filed Nov 8, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 97,000 miles · IL

Suddenly my car developed a new issue of sudden acceleration while stopped/idle. While my foot is on gas, the car will suddenly jerk forward/RPM increase. However, so far while my foot is on the brake, I haven't moved as far as I can tell but fearful it might happen while driving or it will drive forward even with foot on brake.

Filed Apr 25, 2018 · Acceleration, Body · 38,000 miles · NC · crash

I was pulling into a parking space on a sunday afternoon at a business park. It was mid day and dry. I was slowing down and half way into the space when the car suddenly accelerated. It seemed like the car went out of my control. The car was stopped by a 3' shrub or else I would have crashed into the building. In the process, a car parked beside me was also damaged.

Filed Aug 30, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · 13,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 7 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and the brakes failed to respond. No warning indicators illuminated. As a result, the contact went over a curb and fractured the front driver side tire and possibly be the axle. The contact had to shut the engine off in order to stop the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but had not been diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000. Updated 10/05/16*lj

Filed Aug 7, 2016 · 2 miles · TX

Repeatedly white cloud smoke from tail pipe when suddenly accelerating from 20 to 40 miles/hr. It has happened several times now. Same problem has been encountered by other same model car owners as I found on internet. No one seems to know the cause some theories - oil or coolant burning from worn-out valve rings, or water condensation possibly from muffler leaking. Seems other hyundai models, such as accent, have also same problem. My car has done only 30k miles. Others had same problem at as low as 14k miles.

Filed Jul 19, 2016 · Acceleration · 42,800 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Pulling into parking spot with foot on brake - car accelerated on its own-crashed into tree-airbags deployed . Hit another parked car. Car took control.

Filed Jan 4, 2016 · Acceleration · 49,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while attempting to park at approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. As a result, the vehicle ran over a curb into the highway. The contact was able to avoid an accident. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,000. Updated 01/10/2017*ct

Filed Jul 28, 2015 · Acceleration, Electrical · 17,840 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. Upon starting the vehicle, the ignition was inactive and the vehicle would not start. The contact stated that roadside service was able to start the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle accelerated on its own. This was a recurring failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 17,840.

Filed Apr 16, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 7,000 miles · OR · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While the vehicle was in park with the emergency brake engaged, it started moving and accelerated without warning. The vehicle crashed into numerous vehicles while it continued to accelerate. The air bags deployed. The passenger sustained broken ribs, as well as head and legs injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,000.

Filed Mar 30, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 8,000 miles · FL · crash

2013 hyundai elantra had an accident due to unintended acceleration. Was pulling onto my parking spot, when the car just accelerated by itself, causing me to crash into my building.

Filed Jan 20, 2015 · Acceleration, Airbags · 10,000 miles · HI · crash

Driver was making a left turn into a parking space on 2nd floor of parking garage. As the left turn was made, the elantra gt suddenly accelerated by itself into a wall, hitting a pole and the wall. Hyundai is investigating. Dealer is useless. Right now unsure how to proceed. Exterior can be fixed, but what about the problem?

Filed Dec 10, 2014 · Acceleration · NV · crash

2013 hyundai elantra had an accident due to unintended acceleration.