2013 Hyundai Elantra: key fob or push-button start problems

Filed Jun 9, 2025 · Electrical · 99,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, there were several warning lights illuminated. The contact pressed START/STOP button several times before the vehicle started. The contact stated that the instrument cluster went black, and the radio and clock were inoperable. The contact stated that on other occasions, the key fob failed to unlock the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed; however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired, and the failure reoccurred several times. The contact had the vehicle towed back to the same dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the 12-Volt battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.

Filed Apr 2, 2024 · Electrical · 12,000 miles · AR

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that on several occasions while turned off, the horn began honking inadvertently. The key fob was depressed each time to turn the horn off. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that a new anti-theft system needed to be installed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the failure was not able to be duplicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.

Filed Nov 28, 2023 · Acceleration, Brakes · OR

Car has a ticking sound, car has died on me multiple times. The vehicle has stopped moving regardless of pressing on accelerator and died leaving me stranded, feeling unsafe. I have been driving at 40 mph and then seem to lose power, making it to where can only go 10 to 20 mph or totally dying. I was also having issues with key fobs not working. Door would open, unlock and then not, car stalling. No lights illuminating on dash. Battery in fob replaced after car being towed to shop after stalling, dying issue and I was basically told they didn't know what was up with the stalling, maybe fobs. I had an oil change done and full diagnostic, sent on way without answers. Happened again, electrical issues, fob not working, stalling, start hesitation and dying, no power. I had it towed to different shop and was told had couple of codes showing up even though no check engine light on, they stated a caliper was leaking along with other oil leak and crankshaft sensor needed replaced, which got fixed. The car has 98000 miles on it (around there) and I see safety recall posted. I finance this car and have literally only had it not even 5 months. I do not feel safe driving it. I've been stranded, at times key fobs and locks act up on it still, the ticking is definitely a concern, RPMS off and revs up at times while also lacking pick up and go. I contacted my local Hyundai and they stated no resolution on safety recall yet, can schedule an appointment and pay for diagnostic, which would make my 3rd diagnostic over the last month or so. I need something remedied. I transport myself and at times my children and I do not feel safe in this vehicle which again purchased just about 5 months ago from Car Max. Help please!

Filed Feb 12, 2022 · Airbags, Electrical · TN

TWO issues, that are, at times related: * First, intermittent airbag dash warning light enabled; comes and goes, no obvious trigger (bumps, turns, etc.). This has been occurring for two weeks. // * Second, if I stop and turn off the car while the airbag light is lit, the vehicle will remain in accessory mode, with radio and climate control still on, and the dash display says to shift the car to park (it is in park) and that the key is not in the vehicle, and when I attempt to lock the car with either key fob or door lock control, it will not lock. This has been occurring for nearly a week, first on 2/1/22 as I was attending my father's funeral. I have seen that there was a recall for the airbag issue for same year/make/model, but my car does not appear to be one of those included in the recall (searched by VIN). However, the second issue is the most critical, as I am prevented from securing the vehicle if this intermittent issue occurs. I have not taken vehicle to mechanic or dealer.

Filed Jun 23, 2020 · Electrical · GA

The key fob is not detected (intermittently). When this happens, I am left stranded. My car will not start. I have changed the battery in the fob when this occurs and I have tried to use my second key fob. The problem still is not aided. I have attempted to put the fob up to the start button, as some videos suggest. The problem still continues. Upon looking at forums and other places on the web where hyundai customers communicate, it is obvious that this is a common problem among hyundai customers. During this time, the car was stationary. This is a recurring issue. I even got the brake sensor replaced. The problem continues.

Filed Aug 22, 2018 · Electrical · 36,500 miles · PA

As I am driving the car on city streets, highways etc. The tire pressure light comes on and starts flashing and at the same time the radio, navigation system. Bluetooth. Blue link monitoring system, as well as sensors/monitoring equipment shutting down and resetting and other systems shut down. I also can not use my key fob to lock my doors until the car has reset. Usually the car will reset between five mintues to an hour. Concern that the issue will intensify with the sudden shut down of the engine resulting in a potential life threatening to myself and others. The car has been taken into the dealer numerous times over the past 9 months, without any success in correcting the issue. The issue cannot be replicated when the car is in the shop. I have been told by hyundai USA this is not a safety issue since the dealer cannot replicate and diagnose the cause. Other persons have reported similar issues with no solution and receiving the same guidance from hyundai consumer affairs.issues have occurred. I have had the car into the dealer @ 6 times for assessment since october 15, 2017 through present. The issues have occurred at a variety of speeds, 30mph up to 65-70 MPH on the highway.

Filed Sep 19, 2017 · Electrical · 39,000 miles · NY

As I am driving the car the tire pressure light comes on and starts flashing and at the same time the radio and the clock shut off. The tire light stops flashing within thirty seconds to a minute. I also can not use my key fob to lock my doors until the car has reset. Usually car will reset between five mintues to an hour. (where I can play the radio and see the clock etc,) this is starting to happen more and more now. The car is four years old. I have taken it to the dealer and they could not find anything wrong with it. I am starting to get tired of this and want it to stop. I was really upset that dealer could not find anything wrong with the car; when clearly it has a problem with it. Has anyone else had this problem?

Filed Nov 2, 2016 · Electrical · 85,000 miles · VA

Push button start. Car will not start right away after depressing the start button. When start button is depressed, indicating lights on the dash will illuminate, and approximately 10 second later, the radio and the air conditioning will kick in. At this point I have approximately 10 seconds to attempt to start the car and 75% of the time the car will start; otherwise, I have to turn the car off and attempt to restart again. This issue has been going on for approximately two months now. Took it into the dealership and they stated they could not recreate the problem as the car started for them every time apparently and could not do anything to solve my issue, even though they admittedly tightened up terminals for the battery. The car seemed to start every single time for about a week after the visit, and now it's doing it again. Called hyundai and they knew nothing about issue. I've resorted to taking video to help describe the issue to technicians, and the latest dealership basically told me that they still would not be able to use my video but would have to recreate the problem themselves. This is going to be really bad if I'm stuck in somewhere because my car won't start and hyundai claiming they cant do anything about it.

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · Electrical · 68,000 miles · WA

Used key fob to unlock doors, there was no response. Had to use key to unlock doors. Tried to start car and there was no electrical power. No dash lights, no radio, car did not start. Inspected battery cables, no corrosion, not loose. Got in car and it started. This is second time today it has happened.

Filed Jul 3, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 102,000 miles · TN

Car will not start. The immobilizer icon shows up in the dash and both smart key fobs do not work. Called hyundai customer service and could not do anything but refer me to the nearest dealership.. Dealer promised to call back but never did.