2013 Hyundai Elantra Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,314 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,920miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra, 0% of the 1,314 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,920 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 trunk latch fails and there is no way to get into your trunk for spare tires, medications, safety items, etc. Without destroying and cutting through the back seat. If you google 2013 trunk latch failure, it is very very common. This should have been recalled. We carry life saving medications in our trunk daily. If someone were stranded on the side of the road, only to find out the latch failed, they would be in danger. $400 to repair this issue which happens repeatedly to some customers is not ok. How safe are seats that have to be cut through to get to the trunk latch? …”
NHTSA complaint #11270831, filed 2019-10, 69,949 miles“My car was stopped in a 45 MPH zone when it was rear-ended by a truck. At the time of collision my seat moved back rapidly on the rails and the back of the seat flipped down several stops. Of a passenger had been seated behind me she would have likely been injured. I wonder if this seat is safe and if there have been similar incidents? It could be a recall item. I was advised by Hyundai customer service to take it to the nearest dealer and have it checked. The car is in the body shop and nearest dealer is 60 miles...”
NHTSA complaint #10560799, filed 2014-01, 3,890 miles“After the completion of my work shift, I return to my vehicle and discovered a fire has taken place. Lucky, the fire didn't get out of control and wasn't active at the time. The passenger seat was completely burnt including the seat covers and the items in the seat. The items in the seat included: Steak & shake leftover trash, and a perfume bottle. This fire also damaged a door dash bag that I had in the back passenger seat. Not to mention, the impact of the fire that created black duct all over the vehicle windshields, radio, seats, dashboard etc... …”
NHTSA complaint #11422716, filed 2021-06“1. The fabric on the seats is not colorfast. Any drop of clean water looks like a stain when it dries. 2. My steering wheel knocks when turned left and right, when in motion and stationary. It is the u-joint behind the break peddle from the steering column making a knocking/clunking noise.”
NHTSA complaint #11394888, filed 2021-02Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 4 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 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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