Most common 2013 Hyundai Elantra Touring problems
Share of the 16 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Hyundai Elantra Touring complaints by model year
Best Elantra Touring years: 2013, 2009. Years to avoid: 2010. Compare all years →
What 2013 Hyundai Elantra Touring owners say
Wheels & tires
The front passenger side tire has blown out twice in the past year. The car was parked, and when I started the car and started driving the low tire light came on. After stopping to get air I discovered the tire was completely flat, and I had been driving on a flat tire. Both times the rim was also bent and had to be sent to a shop to repair it (more money and more time away from my car and paying for a rental car). It was the same exact situation both times. I didn't hit anything or run over anything. In total, this is the fourth or fifth time I have had to replace this tire during the duration of the car's life, and it has never been due to hitting anything or running over anything. It just mysteriously happens. I purchased the car new in oct 2012 and there are currently about 57000 miles on the car. …
I have replaced four tires on this vehicle due to sidewall-related damage. In the first incident (the one detailed in the metadata above), the tire blew out completely, causing the vehicle to lose control. In the other three incidents, sidewall bubbles developed requiring the tire to be replaced. Forums on the internet are listing over 100 customers with this same issue; it seems to be an engineering defect relating to the size of the tire (and its low-profile nature) and the stiffness of the front suspension. I drive the same roads in two other vehicles (so hitting the same potholes and bumps), and have driven over 750,000 miles without a single blowout or impact-related damage; on this vehicle, I have had four destroyed tires in seven months and 7,200 miles of vehicle ownership.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Touring a good car?
Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 Elantra Touring rates average: 38% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Elantra Touring at the same age. It is one of the best Elantra Touring years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Touring?
The wheels & tires — 6 complaints, 38% of all complaints for this model year, most often about pressure monitoring and regulating systems. Next are the engine & cooling (2) and windows, wipers & sunroof (1).
How many recalls does the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Touring have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Touring. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Hyundai Elantra Touring?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2013 and 2009. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2010. See the full Hyundai Elantra Touring years comparison.
At what mileage do 2013 Hyundai Elantra Touring problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 42,000 miles; 69% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.