2013 Hyundai Elantra lights problems

72 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 65,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 72
of this car's complaints: 5%
typical mileage: 65,000
crashes: 1
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Brake lights: switch
2
Headlights
1
Brake lights: bulbs
1
Brake lights
1
Back up lights: bulbs
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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25k-50k

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200k+

Hyundai Elantra lights problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra lights

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Headlights 31

Related recalls

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switchReported August 2, 2016 · 64,500 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 16V574000 · Recall details

What 2013 Hyundai Elantra owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 28, 2026 · Brakes, Lights · NC

My brake lights are not functioning. The fuses and bulbs are good and others have had this same issue occurring

Filed Nov 6, 2025 · Lights · CA

Break light keeps going out no matter how many time I get the light changed. Got the harness changed last year and that did not help either.

Filed Aug 20, 2025 · Brakes, Engine · FL

After the recall at Hyundai, my car wouldn't run and there were many lights on the dashboard. It was later checked and the instability light problem persisted. They fixed on the same time, and say something problem with the update. They later informed me that I have a problem with the brake switch, and the brake lights don't work because of it. I replaced and doesn’t work, I went back to the store and they want me to pay a fee to have it analyzed again. Even though before the recall, the lights and the car were working perfectly.

Filed Aug 6, 2024 · Brakes, Lights · 199,500 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the brake pedal stopper was fractured, causing the brake lights to remain illuminated. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where an unknown diagnosis and an unknown repair were completed; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 199,500.

Filed Mar 13, 2023 · Lights · CA

Blinkers hyper flash with head lights off, get stuck on one direction. dont work when head lights are on. THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM with this car and it is known but nothing has ever been done.

Filed Jan 7, 2023 · Lights · CA

The vehicle brake lamps, both left/right and center continually burn out. The bulbs burn out every few months. The tail lamps remain lit, but the stop lamps burn out regularly. There seems to be a recurring problems with this make and model. Hyundai must be aware as this safety issue presents a crash hazards. Non functioning brake lamps.

Filed Dec 23, 2022 · Lights · 38,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact became aware that after it rained, there was water inside the driver’s and passenger’s side rear taillights assembly, causing the bulbs to become inoperable. The contact replaced the light bulbs. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that there was no recall regarding the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was 38,000.

Filed Dec 5, 2022 · Lights · OK

My brake lights are stuck and will not turn off. This is a safety hazard for me to drive. I need to know what I can do to get this repair completed. It states I have no active recalls, however, the page I just was on to get to this site stated I have one for my brake pedal stop.

Filed Sep 14, 2022 · Electrical, Lights · TX

I have had multiple headlights, turn lights and brake lights burn out - started less than a year of car ownership; with at least one outage every 2-3 months - both driver and passenger, and rear lights. Not just bulb replacements, I’ve had Expensive replacements for harnesses on both sides too, but issue keeps returning. Currently driver brake light went out, can’t see a Hyundai mechanic for another month due to they and surrounding Hyundai dealers are fully booked. The car is faulty. I am the original owner.

Filed Sep 8, 2022 · Brakes, Driver assistance · MD

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Questions about the 2013 Hyundai Elantra lights

Does the 2013 Hyundai Elantra have lights problems?

Owners have filed 72 complaints about the lights of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2013 Hyundai Elantra lights problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 65,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra lights?

Yes, 1 recall: 16V574000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Hyundai Elantra have the most lights problems?

The Hyundai Elantra model years with the most lights complaints are 2013 (72 complaints), 2019 (65 complaints) and 2006 (38 complaints).