2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Reliability
The 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT has 1,293 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and steering. Compared with nearby Elantra GT model years (2013–2015), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Elantra GT's typical year, while the 2015 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
1,293
NHTSA owner complaints
0
Recall campaigns
92
Complaints citing a crash
26
Complaints citing a fire
2013 Hyundai Elantra GT complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 model year, filed between 2012 and 2025. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 275 | 21% |
| Steering | 266 | 21% |
| Engine | 223 | 17% |
| Air bags | 166 | 13% |
| Electrical system | 150 | 12% |
| Unknown or other | 123 | 10% |
| Suspension | 98 | 8% |
| Wheels | 81 | 6% |
2013 Hyundai Elantra GT recalls
No recall campaigns are listed for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT in NHTSA's recall database.
How the 2013 compares with nearby Elantra GT years
Verdicts compare these Elantra GT model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 (this page) | 1,293 | 0 | Service brakes | Avoid |
| 2014 | 378 | 0 | Engine | Solid |
| 2015 | 248 | 0 | Engine | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Steering: check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering and clunks over bumps; power-steering faults show up at low speed.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2013 Hyundai Elantra GT reliability FAQ
Is the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT reliable?
The 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT has 1,293 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and steering. Compared with nearby Elantra GT model years (2013–2015), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Elantra GT's typical year, while the 2015 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT are service brakes (275), steering (266), engine (223), air bags (166). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT have recalls?
No recall campaigns are listed for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT in NHTSA's recall database.
How does the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT compare with the 2012 and 2014 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2014 has 378 complaints and 0 recalls (solid). The 2013 has 1,293 complaints and 0 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2013 Elantra GT, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.