2013 Hyundai Elantra Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual is built for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra specifically: the specifications and sequences inside are the ones Hyundai published for this exact year, engine and trim, not near-matches carried over from an adjacent model year.
Engines covered
- 1.8L inline-four — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sedan
Trims covered
- GL
- GLS
- L
- Limited
Known issues on the 2013 Elantra. Three recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first covers the hydraulic antilock brake and traction control system, where an engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. The second covers the brake light switch: the brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate, and the condition on record is a brake light switch plunger that does not retract as it should. The third covers the side and window air bags, where a support bracket attached to the headliner can make contact with an occupant during a crash. Owners have filed 1,850 complaints for the year and Hyundai has issued 133 technical service bulletins. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are in this manual.
From a brake light switch replacement to an antilock brake system inspection or a scheduled service on the 1.8L, it keeps you on Hyundai's own procedure and specification for your 2013 Elantra.
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Elantra sedan, coupe and GT vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature.
If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 170. This campaign expands recall 16V574.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model 2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured December 1, 2012, to April 30, 2013. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released.
If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad with an improved part, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 146.
Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured from November 12, 2010, through March 5, 2013. A support bracket attached to the headliner may become displaced during a side curtain airbag deployment.
If the headliner support bracket makes contact with an occupant during a crash, it may cause a laceration injury.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply adhesive strips to the headliner, free of charge. The safety recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 109.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous drivers-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These infla
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driverside airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN),
Upon customer's request ONLY, the Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 25-01-089H provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and two anti-theft decals on the front windows. This repair pro
In addition to the Anti-Theft software provided under Service Campaign 993 (TSB 24-01-009H-1), a zinc reinforced ignition cylinder protector hardware upgrade is being made available to customers upon request. This supplemental security meas
This bulletin provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and two anti-theft decals on the front windows.
In response to this trend, we engineered a software upgrade that addresses the social media theft method and made it available to owners of eligible models free of charge at authorized Hyundai dealers since early 2023. In addition to the an
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside th
A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (HMA) that had alleged that certain 2011 2022 model year Hyundai vehicles that were not equipped with an engine immobilizer (called the Class Vehicles) contain design flaws, including the fai
Showing the 8 most recent of 151 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
CAR LOOSELY STEERED BARELY OFF ROAD, 1/8 MILE FROM HOME,BUMPED TREE 15' AWAY, BACKED UP, ENGINE SHUT OFF (AS USUAL SINCE DAY 2 OF LEASE), WINDSHIELD HEATED TO OVER 150 DEGREE'S IN 35 DEGREE WEATHER, SO I VACATED CAR, WHICH WAS IN FLAMES 2-3 MINUTES AND BURNED TO ASH..HAD 5 MONTHS, DAILY PROBLEMS, BATTERY, FUSES, IGNITION, NUMEROUS CALLS TO DEALER, SHOP, NO HELP, COULD EASILY HAVE DIED IN FIRETRAP ALIVE, CAR DOVE ITSELF, WHEN & WHERE IT PLEASED, AND WAS UNCONTROLLABLE.EVEN HYUNDAI MOTOR FINANCE H
WAS TAKING TRASH TO THE DUMP, 1 PERSON'S WORTH, GOING 5 MPH 1/ OF MILE FROM MY HOME, CAR VEERED TO RIGHT EDGE OF PAVEMENT, AND WHERE A BULLDOZER HAD DRUG ROAD EDGES AND BROKE PAVEMENT OFF, CAUSED ME TO HIT A TREE AT A VERY SLOW SPEED. I REVERSED CAR, BACKED UP 50 FT. AND CAR SHUT ITSELF OFF & WINDSHIELD GOT EXTREMELY HOT, AND I GOT OUT OF VEHICLE, SMOKE COMING FROM HOOD AREA, LEFT MY PURSE, AND WALKED ACROSS ROAD TO ASK FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER. MAN HAD JUST GOT UP, HADN'T HAD COFFEE ,AND INVITED
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE CONTACT ACCIDENTALLY CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT AND THE PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED MINOR SCRAPES AND BRUISES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE OTHER VEHICLE'S PASSENGERS ALSO REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. T
I WAS GOING TO WORK ON THE MORNING OF 12-3-13. WHILE MERGING FROM RT 77 TO I480 WHEN I NOTICED AN ACCIDENT AHEAD. I SLOWED DOWN BECAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT AND WAS HIT FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER CAR AND WAS PUSHED INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. NONE OF MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I SUSTAINED THE FOLLOWING INJURIES: CERVICAL AND THORACIC STRAIN AND STERNAL CONTUSION. THE INJURIES RESULTED IN MEDICAL COSTS EXCEEDING $15,000. THE REPAIR TO THE VEHICLE COST $10,500. ..UPDATED 08-28-14 *BF *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD AND NECK INJURIES AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED HEAD, NECK AND LEFT SHOULDER INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A TOW LOT. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFI
I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE BUILDING. *TR
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 - 30 mph, her vehicle crashed into another vehicle's front and rear passenger doors when the other driver ran a red light. No air bags deploy upon impact. The contact and her daughter, who was a passenger sustained bruising to their knees, and the contact's head jerked forward and back from the impact. The contact received medical attention on the scene and was later admitted to the hospital, while
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOWING FACILITY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE RIGHT ARM AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE EYES. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
My car was gone because the brakes were not properly working the day of my accident.
"TAKATA RECALL" MY HUSBAND, DAUGHTER, AND I WERE IN AN ACCIDENT WITH A DRIVER OF A MINI VAN WHO BLEW A STOP SIGN ON A CITY STREET. THE DRIVER OF THE VAN WAS TICKETED. THE VAN'S AIRBAGS WENT OFF AS THE PHOTO SHOWS. OUR 2013 ELANTRA AIR BAGS DID NOT AS THE PHOTOS SHOW. I WAS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. ALL OF US HAD SEATBEALTS ON BUT I SUFFERED BLUNT CHEST TRAUMA AND A CONCUSSION. THE VEHICLE AIRBAG BOOK SAYS THEIR IS A SENSOR IN THE FRONT CENTER OF THE CAR THAT DETECTS 30 DEGREES EITHER WAY. LOO
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS BOTH FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND BOTH THE CONTACT AND THE PASSENGER REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BACK AND HER SEPTUM WAS RIPPED. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK. THE MANUFACTURER W
VEHICLE 1-(JAGUAR 2004) TRAVELING EASTBOUND AT 1000 NORTH LOOP E. DRIVING TOWARDS EXIT LANE. VEHICLE 2-(HYUNDAI ELANTRA 2013) TRAVELING EAST BOUND AT 1000 NORTH LOOP E. IN LANE #4. VEHICLE 3 (BOX TRUCK) TRAVELING EAST BOUND AT 1000 NORTH LOOP E IN LANE #3. VEHICLE 1'S FD STRUCK THE FIXED OBJECT (PLASTIC BARRELS DIVIDER/CONCRETE WALL) AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED FROM RIGHT TO LEFT AND SLID ACROSS LANES OF TRAFFIC AND VEHICLE 1'S FD STRUCK VEHICLE 2'S FD AND VEHICLE 1'S FD STRUCK VEHICLES VEHICLE 3'S
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A STEEL BRIDGE SUPPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IMPACTED THE STEEL SUPPORT. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT SHOULDER AND A PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BACK AND LEFT SHOULDER. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE STOPPED, ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BACK AND THE RIGHT THUMB. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED A BACK INJURY. THE CONTACT DID NOT DISCLOSE IF MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000. ...UPDATED 02
DID NOT GO OFF. *TR
Showing the 15 most serious of 1327 complaints filed with NHTSA.
