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2013 Hyundai Elantra

4 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Park outside Service brakes

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

What to do: Park away from your house, garage or anything that could catch fire, until it is repaired.

Free repair · 1,649,478 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V651000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Service brakes

If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping.

The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 390,467 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V769000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Exterior lighting

If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping.

The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 64,500 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V574000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

If the headliner support bracket makes contact with an occupant during a crash, it may cause a laceration injury.

A support bracket attached to the headliner may become displaced during a side curtain airbag deployment.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 186,250 vehicles affected Read campaign 13V115000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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