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Hyundai Elantra CoupeModel year report

2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
120,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
32 mpgcombined, 1.8L 4-cyl FWD · 28 city / 38 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe. The part named most often is brakes, with 6 complaints (60% of the total), followed by engine (2) and engine cooling (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 120,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 23 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the control unit/module filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road to wait for assistance from a local tow company to have the vehicle towed back to the residence. The contact disconnected the battery terminals to prevent a fire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the fuses needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11649702, filed 2025-03, 168,202 miles

Engine: “The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal sound and became aware that the vehicle had lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by an independent mechanic or dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11554396, filed 2023-11, 160,000 miles

Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact noticed an abnormal exhaust odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was a fuel leak. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that after the first failure, the vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure occurred on 4 separate occasions. …”

NHTSA complaint #11639729, filed 2025-01, 26,000 miles

Exterior lighting: “The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start and made abnormal sounds. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle was running rough and shaking. The contact stated that the steering wheel was making an abnormal clicking sound while turning left and right. There was an abnormal burning and melting odor detected. The contact stated that the headlight and taillights had become inoperable. The brake lights failed to turn off and burned the socket. The TPMS and engine warning lights were illuminated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11567811, filed 2024-01, 113,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

20% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 113,000 and 160,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2520%25–500%50–750%75–10040%100–15040%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 120,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2023202462025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Elantra Coupe FWD1.8L 4-cyl6-speed manual283832$2,100
Elantra Coupe FWD1.8L 4-cyl6-speed automatic273731$2,150

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 23 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 23 bulletins →

Other model years of the Hyundai Elantra Coupe

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201310120,0001—32—Not enough data

All Hyundai Elantra Coupe model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 6 complaints (60% of the total), followed by engine with 2.

Has the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe get?

The EPA rates the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe (Elantra Coupe, 1.8L 4-cyl) at 32 mpg combined, 28 city and 38 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 120,000 miles and the middle half falls between 113,000 and 160,000 miles; 20% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.