2013 Hyundai ELANTRA TOURING: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
16 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
42,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 model year. Data snapshot: . 13 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Wheels is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 16 complaints (37.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 6.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 |
Wheels: 6; Unknown Or Other: 5; Engine: 2; Air Bags: 1; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Tires: 1; Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
2014: 2; 2015: 5; 2016: 2; 2017: 4; 2019: 2; 2022: 1
Pattern summary
Wheels leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10574152 · 2014-03-22 (March 22, 2014)
NOTICED THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE HAS A BULGE ON IT, DID NOT HIT ANY POTHOLES OR ANYTHING. HAVE BEEN READING MANY ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES WITH THE 17" TIRES ON THIS CAR. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 8,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10574152 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10598400 · 2014-06-15 (June 15, 2014)
I HAVE REPLACED FOUR TIRES ON THIS VEHICLE DUE TO SIDEWALL-RELATED DAMAGE. IN THE FIRST INCIDENT (THE ONE DETAILED IN THE METADATA ABOVE), THE TIRE BLEW OUT COMPLETELY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. IN THE OTHER THREE INCIDENTS, SIDEWALL BUBBLES DEVELOPED REQUIRING THE TIRE TO BE REPLACED. FORUMS ON THE INTERNET ARE LISTING OVER 100 CUSTOMERS WITH THIS SAME ISSUE; IT SEEMS TO BE AN ENGINEERING DEFECT RELATING TO THE SIZE OF THE TIRE (AND ITS LOW-PROFILE NATURE) AND THE STIFFNESS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION. I DRIVE THE SAME ROADS IN TWO …
Owner-reported narrative. 1,868 miles reported. Look up ODI 10598400 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10692164 · 2015-03-04 (March 4, 2015)
I PURCHASED A 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT WITH THE STOCK (UPGRADED AS PART OF HYUNDAI'S 'STYLE' PACKAGE) 17-INCH RIMS AND STOCK "NEXEN" BRAND 215/45-17 TIRES ON MARCH 2ND, 2015. ONLY AN HOUR LATER, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE HAD A BUBBLE ON IT FROM HITTING A VERY SMALL AND SHALLOW POTHOLE AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED. THE FOLLOWING MORNING, AT THE SAME RATE OF SPEED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT, ALSO AFTER HITTING A SMALL, VERY SHALLOW POTHOLE. THE REAR TIRES HAVE NO DAMAGE AS OF YET. IN ONLY 2 DAYS I WILL HAVE TO HAVE REPLACED 2 TIR…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,165 miles reported. Look up ODI 10692164 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10704332 · 2015-04-07 (April 7, 2015)
DRIVING ABOUT 60 MILES A HOUR THEN THE HIGHWAY DECLINED AN ELEVATION. THEN A SHATTERING SOUND HAPPENED AND NOTICE THE CRACKS ON THE SUNROOF . THE WHOLE SUNROOF WAS SHATTERED. I IMMEDIATELY COVER THE SUNROOF. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 22,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10704332 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10726535 · 2015-06-22 (June 22, 2015)
ONE TIRE HAS A BUBBLE IN THE OUTER SIDEWALL. WAS NEVER HIT OR DAMAGED IN ANY WAY. NO WARRANTY FOR TIRES. THIS IS ON THE 2013 ELANTRA GT BASE 16" WHEELS. TIRES ALSO WORE OUT VERY QUICKLY AT 40K.
Owner-reported narrative. 28,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10726535 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10746276 · 2015-08-05 (August 5, 2015)
NOTICED THE SIDEWALL OF THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE HAS A GOLF BALL SIZE BULGE ON IT, DID NOT HIT ANY POTHOLES OR ANYTHING. HAVE BEEN READING MANY ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES WITH THE 17" TIRES ON THIS HYUNDAI ELENTRA GT TOURING CAR. NEED TO OPEN AN INVESTIGATION OR START INQUIRY WITH CAR OR TIRE MANUFACTURING COMPANY BEFORE IT BECOMES FORD MID SUV ISSUE FEW YEARS BACK AND FINGER POINTING STARTS........
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10746276 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10795337 · 2015-11-22 (November 22, 2015)
WATER LEAKING FROM A/C BOX THROUGH THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. WEBSITE RESERCH REVEALED THAT THIS ISUE IS BECOMING A REGULAR PROBLEM FOR HYUNDAYS AND THE OWNERS CANNOT ANYTHING TO AVOID THIS PROBLEM. THEREFORE, BECOMING A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND SHOULD BE PREVENTED BY MANUFACTURING PROPER AC DRAINAGE SYSTEMS.
Owner-reported narrative. 63,147 miles reported. Look up ODI 10795337 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10817674 · 2016-01-04 (January 4, 2016)
THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAS BLOWN OUT TWICE IN THE PAST YEAR. THE CAR WAS PARKED, AND WHEN I STARTED THE CAR AND STARTED DRIVING THE LOW TIRE LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER STOPPING TO GET AIR I DISCOVERED THE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY FLAT, AND I HAD BEEN DRIVING ON A FLAT TIRE. BOTH TIMES THE RIM WAS ALSO BENT AND HAD TO BE SENT TO A SHOP TO REPAIR IT (MORE MONEY AND MORE TIME AWAY FROM MY CAR AND PAYING FOR A RENTAL CAR). IT WAS THE SAME EXACT SITUATION BOTH TIMES. I DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING OR RUN OVER ANYTHING. IN TOTAL, THIS IS THE FOURTH OR FIFTH TIME …
Owner-reported narrative. 57,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10817674 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.