Component Record

Hyundai Elantra 2013 Brakes Problems

285 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra - 22% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage285 complaints

285 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

17V769000Reported November 30, 2017 - 390,467 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on November 30, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 390,467 vehicles across all affected models.

23V651000Reported September 22, 2023 - 1,649,478 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 22, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 1,649,478 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Steering271 Engine236 Air Bags168 Electrical System154 Unknown Or Other123 Suspension99

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.