2013 Hyundai Elantra fuel/propulsion system problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“A significant engine failure occurred while driving, presenting as loud knocking from the engine. The issue developed without prior warning lights or messages. The vehicle was inspected by a dealership and the problem was confirmed as internal engine failure (piston slap/engine knock). The…”
filed Apr 6, 2026
“Vehicle Issue Description for NHTSA Complaint: Component/System Failure: The engine of my 2013 Hyundai Elantra (VIN: [insert VIN]) completely failed at 51,000 miles. The alternator also failed and had to be replaced. There was a persistent smell of gasoline inside and outside the vehicle, creating…”
filed Dec 3, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Elantra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Elantra | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 Elantra | 4 | 4% |
| 2022 Elantra | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Elantra | 9 | 4% |
| 2019 Elantra | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 Elantra | 19 | 7% |
| 2017 Elantra | 27 | 4% |
| 2016 Elantra | 18 | 6% |
| 2015 Elantra | 10 | 4% |
| 2014 Elantra | 22 | 6% |
| 2012 Elantra | 15 | 2% |
| 2011 Elantra | 6 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.