2013 Hyundai Elantra steering problems
271 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My fiance and I, bought the vehicle in May 2022? from Carvana. His name is [XXX] . Mine is [XXX] (maiden - [XXX] ) Price. [XXX] passed away August 6, 2025. I wanted to mention this part before I explain the problem. His son is supposed to sign the car over to me as soon as court proceedings are…”
filed May 27, 2026
“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became inoperable. The contact stated that a cushion located within the steering wheel had deteriorated, causing the steering wheel to become difficult to turn. There was no…”
filed Nov 12, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Elantra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Elantra | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 Elantra | 7 | 13% |
| 2023 Elantra | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 Elantra | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Elantra | 5 | 4% |
| 2020 Elantra | 19 | 8% |
| 2019 Elantra | 9 | 4% |
| 2018 Elantra | 15 | 5% |
| 2017 Elantra | 71 | 9% |
| 2016 Elantra | 19 | 7% |
| 2015 Elantra | 25 | 10% |
| 2014 Elantra | 28 | 7% |
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.