My steering column makes an awful noise like a clicking noise the whole time I'm driving it really scares me but I have to drive it bc it's my only means of transportation. Now my break lights all the way across doesn't work and it's not a fuse.last thing is my airbag light stays on also which scares me .please some one help get these issues resolved quickly I'm the second owner so I probably haven't gotten the recalls about these issues.please please help me .thank you
2013 Hyundai Elantra brakes complaints
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Just bought the 2013 hyundai elantra, 12/21/2019, after about 100 miles of driving we noticed the steering wheel is off center. While driving in town and on highway shifting lanes it didn't want to go and it will pull hard left or right almost causing to run off the road. 12/25/2019, while on the way home I almost struck another car. More noticeable from 30 to 55 worse over 55. Driving on dirt road feels like it wants to fish tail. Steering is sticky yet a lot of play. Intermittingly while braking it sounds like scrapping like when your brakes are bad. Braking slowly or abruptly makes no change. Wet roads is worse with braking.
My brake lights went out at same time, so I was researching what to do and read about the one recall (#146) that I had done already. It said something about starting your car without depressing the brake pedal. I do not depress the pedal when I start my car. Is this an issue?
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving various speeds, the ESC and traction control warning indicators illuminated when the brakes were applied. The contact had to pull over and manually pull the brake pedal up to resume driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v769000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.
Car was parked and locked with all systems off. Later I noticed brake lights on. Called hyundai and informed them inquiring if there was a recall about this problem. They told me to take to dealer and have them perform diagnostic to determine cause. They said it was brake light switch.dealer changed switch(2),relay. Problem still exist.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated and drained the battery. North freeway hyundai (20440 interstate 45 n, spring, tx 77373, (832) 446-4000) diagnosed that the vehicle exhibited the same failure as listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v574000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the VIN was excluded from the recall campaign. The dealer stated that the brake stopper and switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.
Takata recalls. My radio bluetooth doesn't work nor does the USB. I'm constantly having to change rear lightbulbs. When my car reaches a certain speed it starts to shake. My tire sensor put a hole in my tire. My seat belts will not connect. I'm just had to change the alternator. And the engine makes a ticking sound.
My 2013 elantra sedan built in alabama on june 14, 2013, and equipped with a 1.8l engine. I had the vehicle towed to the dealership because it cut off on me while driving in the middle of a canyon, in traffic. The brakes did not work. The cars steering locked up and could not control the car more than to veer it off the road with the forward momentum from coming down a hill. I was told the engine needed to be replaced due to the oil level being too low. I had just had it replaced and checked about a week before. Then I was told it was a connecting rod that had broken. I've left the car at the dealership at the moment because I feel like this is a manufacturing defect and will not pay out of pocket for a repair that would be covered in canada.
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained head and neck injuries and the front passenger sustained head, neck and left shoulder injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow lot. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The cause of the failures was not determined. The approximate failure mileage was 101,569.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving 70 MPH, the ABS and traction control failed. The contact stated that the brakes seized and the vehicle independently veered into opposing lanes. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the shoulder of the highway and turned off the engine. Upon restarting the vehicle, the ABS, traction control, and parking brake warning indicators remained illuminated. The failure recurred. Midway hyundai post falls (1665 east edmonton avenue, post falls, idaho 83854, (208) 619-2500) was made aware of the failure and scheduled an appointment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Timing chain is damaged and car is only 5 years old and have kept up with the maintenance
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. When the brake pedal was depressed, it failed to fully engage and required the contact to pump the brake pedal or apply force to stop the vehicle. In addition, while driving over rough terrain, the rear of the vehicle swayed abnormally. The dealer (joe pecheles hyundai, 201 greenville blvd se, greenville, nc 27858, 1-(866) 980-4064) was notified of the failures, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the brakes failed and there was a loss of traction. The contact rear ended another vehicle that was approximately the length of two vehicles ahead of her. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The driver and front passenger had the wind knocked out of them, but were not injured. Ambulatory care was received. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a facility. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by an insurance adjuster or a dealer. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v769000 (service brakes, hydraulic) after the crash, but had not received a recall notification in the mail from the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the crash months later. The approximate failure mileage was 69,154.
Rear brake lights remaining on even when car is in park, ignition is turned off, all lights are turned to off position.
I have had senors check they say it is malfunction in the air bags and also need no brakes have ask others owners about there brakes and they say same thing happens they drag have had all this check for safety reason please check about the driver side air bag
This is a pubic recall. My car is experiencing the problems that has been warned. I would like to bring my car to get seviced to make sure their are no high risk to me as a driver. Thank you for announcing the problem with the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving 30 MPH, the electronic stability control indicator illuminated as the brake pedal failed to engage. The vehicle was taken to patrick hyundai (1020 e golf rd #1, schaumburg, il 60173) where diagnostic testing was being performed, but no repairs were completed. The manufacturer was notified and verified that there were no recalls for the VIN. The diagnosis results were not provided. The failure mileage was 32,000.
In december 2017 & january 2018 on multiple occasions the cars ABS light came on for no apparent reason and the car would not stop as if the brakes were not applied at all. A vibration was noticed like the brakes would in a skidding situation but that was not the case. The failure resulted in a couple few calls and finally an accident . It was brought to the hyundai dealership where we were told there were no failures or codes in the computer to indicate a problem. A week later we received a recall notice from hyundai - the federal safety agency campaign number 17v‑769 (hyundai campaign 170). This was the stopper pad recall and it did fix the problem. Looking at the invoice from the dealer the recall was done but we were never told it was related to the problem. The recall notice did not seem to properly state the serious risk of the problem. It did state it could increase the risk of a crash but also stated "a deteriorated stopper pad does not affect the performance of the vehicle's service brake system". This was found obviously to not be true. I believe the notice should have stated not to drive the car until the recall was completed. We were lucky not to be injured but the car did have over a thousand in damage. We called and emailed the manufacturer but never received a response.
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.
Theyre was a recall on,my brakes in 2016 the hyundai shop said it was already fixed and now I have to pay but it has messed up again I have no brake lights.I didn't tv notice if I,bought it this way or just happened
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 15 MPH and attempting to slow down, the brake pedal traveled all the way down to the floorboard. While trying to avoid other vehicles, the contact struck a tree. The driver's side air bag deployed. The contact was airlifted to a hospital in birmingham, alabama and was diagnosed with whiplash symptoms, spinal injuries, and leg bruises. The contact had to stay at the hospital for two days. The police and fire departments were present and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an unknown impound lot nearby. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 167,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v769000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called sterling mccall hyundai at (713) 981-4400 (10505 southwest fwy, houston, tx 77074) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v769000 (service brakes); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (korum hyundai, 111 river rd, puyallup, wa 98371) and was informed that there was no remedy. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
I went to apply the brakes and every light on the dashboard lit up and my brakes failed. When I took it to the shop they said it was a bad yaw sensor and a bad g sensor. I dont feel safe in my car anymore and hyundai refuses to do anything about it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. The contact reference the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v574000 (service brakes, hydraulic), but the VIN was excluded. The contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated unless the brake light cables were disconnected. The palmer's airport hyundai dealer located at 7680 airport blvd, mobile, al 36608 was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not towed and the manufacturer was not notified. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.
At 11:15am I was driving south bound on I-294 mile marker 29 going about 60 MPH in the fast lane on the left. When all of a sudden my engine light, battery light, and all the lights on the dash board lit up, at the exact same time my car began to spin. I began to spin 360 degrees, into 2 of the right lanes as I turned the steering wheel I began to spin 3 lanes back to the left. By the time I stopped spinning I had spun into the emergency lane facing south. Fortunately the speeding cars were able to dodge hitting me and I ended up in the emergency lane without hitting the median strip or any cars or truck. My car appeared to be in perfect condition except my dash board lights were lite but I had noticed that the heat went off simultaneously with the lights on the dash board turning on. I had never had anything like this happen before. I called 911 and a state trooper came along with I-dot who advised me to call for a tow and they pulled off leaving me in a dangerous spot with no hazard lights in the light drizzle. It began to rain and eventually snow. After2 hours I called *999 to inform them that I was still on the side of the road and that cars wouldn't be able to see me due to the sleet and the slight fog it was creating. I also let them know that the tow company didn't want to tow me from the left side of the highway. I-dot came, tried to jump my car, and then left me to wait for the tow truck. After a total 4 hours the tow truck finally arrived and towed me to pep boys. Once at pep boys they stated that my battery was dead but my alternator was working properly. They replaced the battery and I drove home 6 miles without incident. My hyundai gave me no warning and turned off while driving on the highway for no apparent reason. I blessed to have escaped death and a massive truck and car pile-up on I-294 right outside of chicago.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the brakes and the stopping distance increased. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 859‑635‑6400 and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall; therefore, the contact would have to pay for the repair. A case number was not provided. The failure mileage was unknown.
The brake lights on my 2013 elantra will not go out, I first saw the yellow skid light come on.
On july 14, 2017, I was driving my 2013 hyundai elantra and was attempting to make a left hand turn at a signalized intersection at a speed of about 15 miles per hour. About midway into the turn the steering wheel locked and I could not turn the steering wheel to complete the left turn. In addition, I was braking and the ABS braking did not function properly and did not stop the vehicle until it ran into a concrete curb. The result of the malfunctions of the steering and braking on my 2013 hyundai elantra was damage to the front right of the vehicle, including bumper, wheel, tire, radiator support, etc. I am very thankful that I was not hit by another vehicle or injured. I am concerned about the performance - or the lack thereof - on july 14th. Something happened and no one seems to be able to explain it despite inspecting scanning codes, etc. The vehicle engine kept running, the key was in the ignition, and there was deployment of the airbag(s). There have been other complaints about the electric assisted steering and braking on the 2013 elantra according to research. I want to make you aware of an additional complaint regarding my elantra. The damage required replacement fright front wheel, right front tire, right fender liner and inner bracket, radiator support, right hinge pillar, right lower control arm, right fender, painting and 4 wheel alignment. The vehicle steering malfunctioned and locked even thought the engine was still running. This malfunction prohibited me from turning the steering wheel and completing the left turn safely. The braking system failed as it did not stop the vehicle and I noticed a slow ABS sound versus the typical very rapid ABS sound when hard braking. The malfunction of the steering and the brakes could have caused a catastrophic failure but fortunately did not.
Unknown. The brakes are having difficulty holding up on the street while coming to a complete stop. Once stopped or stopping, there is a slight humming noise coming from the front wheels as if the car is having trouble staying in place. The back left tail light occasionally flickers on and off while driving and continues to flicker when tapped. The brake light is completely out now and has been adjusted before without replacement of the bulb. While driving on the street and night there are rare moments were the brake light and tail light will work again. The steering wheel has a hard time motioning and positioning itself when driving from five to twenty mile an hour, when turning and while making a u-turn. The federal safety agency campaign number: 16v574000
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