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Hyundai Elantra GTModel year report

2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
82,000miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
30 mpgcombined, 1.8L 4-cyl FWD · 27 city / 37 hwy

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

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and electronic stability control (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 82,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 72 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 3 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

Air bags: “The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the horn became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the clockspring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”

NHTSA complaint #11544752, filed 2023-09

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated that after turning off the vehicle, she had to disconnect the battery cable to prevent the battery from being drained. The contact also stated that the brake lights were inoperable and she was concerned that other drivers might crash into her vehicle due to the brake lights not functioning as designed. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V769000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. …”

NHTSA complaint #11475653, filed 2022-07, 89,000 miles

Electronic stability control: “The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the electronic traction stability warning light illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle was losing forward momentum. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle slowed to approximately 15 MPH and failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but was a recurring failure. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the electronic control module needed to be replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11591347, filed 2024-05, 94,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 75,000 and 89,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–5025%50–7575%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 82,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

20202022202322024
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.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Elantra GT · hatchback FWD★★★★★5 / 4554 · 10.9% risk

Neighbouring years: 2014: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT 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 GT FWD1.8L 4-cyl6-speed automatic273730$2,250
Elantra GT FWD1.8L 4-cyl6-speed manual263730$2,250

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

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 72 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 72 bulletins →

Other model years of the Hyundai Elantra GT

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2020810,0000427—Not enough data
20191452,4000427—Not enough data
2018516,8821427Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
20172685,0000527Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
2016777,1701527—Not enough data
20148113,0000527—Not enough data
2013582,0000530—Not enough data

All Hyundai Elantra GT model years

Frequently asked questions

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

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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

Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.

Has the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT get?

The EPA rates the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT (Elantra GT, 1.8L 4-cyl) at 30 mpg combined, 27 city and 37 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,250 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

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

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 82,000 miles and the middle half falls between 75,000 and 89,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. 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.