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2013 Hyundai Elantra body & structure problems

The 2013 Hyundai Elantra has 51 body & structure complaints filed with NHTSA — 3% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

51

Body & Structure complaints

3%

Share of year

13

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Body & Structure complaints by year

Related recalls

13V115000Body & StructureApril 1, 2013 · 186,250 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured from November 12, 2010, through March 5, 2013. A support bracket attached to the headliner may become displaced during a side curtain airbag deployment.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply adhesive strips to the headliner, free of charge. The safety recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 109.

Common questions

How many body & structure complaints does the 2013 Hyundai Elantra have?

NHTSA has 51 complaints about the 2013 Hyundai Elantra body & structure — 3% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra body & structure?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the body & structure: 13V115000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.