2013 Hyundai Elantra Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 1,309 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra overview page.
What owners report
“THIS CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS, BUT THERE IS NO WAY TO TURN THEM ON WITHOUT ALSO TURNING ON THE PARKING LIGHTS. WHEN…”NHTSA complaint 10563151 — filed 02/05/2014
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED, THE TRUNK AND FRONT END OF THE…”NHTSA complaint 10556207 — filed 12/16/2013
“I PURCHASED A NEW 2013 ELANTRA GT IN MAY OF THIS YEAR. A WEEK AFTER TAKING IT HOME THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT WENT OFF WHILE…”NHTSA complaint 10541945 — filed 09/04/2013
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Hyundai Elantra have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra: 152 of 1,309 complaints on file (11.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2013 Hyundai Elantra have in total?
1,309 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 93 involved a crash, 30 involved a fire, 66 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
