2013 Hyundai Elantra safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
93
complaints reporting a crash
30
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2013 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 48 report injuries (66 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2013 Hyundai Elantra vehicles were involved in 251 fatal crashes with 170 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause… · Sep 22, 2023
- Crash riskBrake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger… · Nov 30, 2017
- Crash riskBrake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger… · Aug 2, 2016
- Crash riskA support bracket attached to the headliner may become displaced during a side… · Apr 1, 2013