2013 Hyundai Elantra Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,314 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,094miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra, 0% of the 1,314 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,094 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated she was unable to open the trunk manually or with the key. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the tailgate latch to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,300. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11435504, filed 2021-10, 42,300 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. While driving 40 MPH, the trunk opened without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 75,887.”
NHTSA complaint #10915573, filed 2016-10, 75,887 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10196571May 10, 2021The trunk latch base can be ordered separately from the trunk latch assembly. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the trunk latch base.
- 10183959Nov 18, 2020The trunk latch base can be ordered separately from the trunk latch assembly. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the trunk latch base.
- 10176197May 28, 2020The trunk latch base can be ordered separately from the trunk latch assembly. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the trunk latch base.
- 10174766Apr 2, 2020The trunk latch base can be ordered separately from the trunk latch assembly. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the trunk latch base.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 53 | 7% |
| 2016 | 13 | 4% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 8% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
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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