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2013 Hyundai Elantra Wheels Problems

Complaints
75about this part
Share
6%of 1,314 total for the year
Median mileage
10,500miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 75 complaints about the wheels of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra, 6% of the 1,314 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,500 miles. 7 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.

“The rear end of the car jumps around and feels unstable in wind or on wet or uneven surfaces. It feels like I could easily lose control, very frightening. I have 4/32 tire tread left on 60k michelins after only 32k miles driven. The first set of tires lasted only 28k. This form will not let me proceed without a date, but this is a continuous problem, not a one time thing.”

NHTSA complaint #10960425, filed 2017-03, 28,000 miles

“Since buying this car my traction control light has been coming on. It is happening more and more frequent. It is causing my car to slow down without me using the brakes by as much as 10-15 miles per hour. At this time I'm not sure if my break lights are staying on.”

NHTSA complaint #11154390, filed 2018-11, 39,000 miles

“The tires that came with my Elantra ((hankook h426 215/45 17) had to be replaced in less than 18 months as the side wall was bulging dangerously. My son who has a 2010 Elantra with hankook tires had a blow-out while driving. I think these hankook tires are dangerously unreliable. Thank you.”

NHTSA complaint #10629417, filed 2014-08, 8,044 miles

“The night I bought this car I drove home and there was a snow dusting on the road. The car seemed to float all over the road. Whenever I hit a small bump, pot hole, or a seam in the road (no matter how small) the car jerks out of control and swerves dangerously across the road. I thought I had to get used to the steering, but it has been a constant issue. I am very nervous for winter to lose control of the car and get into a serious accident.”

NHTSA complaint #10593000, filed 2014-05, 5,500 miles

“I purchased this vehicle back in january of 2019 & when I purchased it the steering wheel made a clicking sound. I mentioned it to the car dealer & was assured it was nothing. After having my oil changed I was told my steering column needed to be replaced. This is quite disheartening as I have had the car for just one year & a half at this point. I was told to research for recalls in relation to this particular issues as it has been reported for other vehicles of the same make, model & year. I am afraid my car steering will go out while driving.”

NHTSA complaint #11339729, filed 2020-07, 105,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202515%
202424%
202233%
202052%
201942%
2018104%
2017142%
2016103%
201573%
201482%
2013756%
2012173%
2011184%
201051%
200931%
200821%
200721%
200621%
200511%
200421%
200331%
200262%
200172%
200011%
199911%
199622%
199511%
199411%

Other parts of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra

Brakes
283 complaints
Steering
271 complaints
Engine
233 complaints
Air bags
168 complaints
Electrical system
155 complaints
Other or unknown
127 complaints
Suspension
99 complaints
Exterior lighting
72 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
57 complaints
Tires
55 complaints
Body and structure
51 complaints
Vehicle speed control
50 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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