2013 Hyundai Elantra Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 46about this part
- Share
- 4%of 1,314 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 46 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra, 4% of the 1,314 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11269856, filed 2019-10, 81,800 miles“I have noticed that my vehicle's airbag light is turning on and off while the vehicle is in motion on a city street and on highways. I do not know what triggers it to turn off and on. It also turns on and off while the vehicle is not in motion. I believe this is a major security issue because if I am involved in a major car crash and the airbags are not on then I will not be secured.”
NHTSA complaint #10915368, filed 2016-10, 80,000 miles“This car was purchased for my wife about a month ago and I drive it very little. When I have, the car seems to wonder real bad, much worse on new roads. It is almost like it floats side to side. This last weekend it kept drifting both ways and went off the road several times. The dealer claimed every thing is alright, but I know it should not wander like this.”
NHTSA complaint #10639732, filed 2014-09, 18,960 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11103394, filed 2018-06, 90,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11054138, filed 2017-12, 62,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 9 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 12 | 3% |
| 2013 | 46 | 4% |
| 2012 | 44 | 7% |
| 2011 | 34 | 8% |
| 2010 | 12 | 3% |
| 2009 | 10 | 4% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra
283 complaintsSteering
271 complaintsEngine
233 complaintsAir bags
168 complaintsElectrical system
155 complaintsOther or unknown
127 complaintsSuspension
99 complaintsWheels
75 complaintsExterior lighting
72 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
57 complaintsTires
55 complaintsBody and structure
51 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra
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.
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