2013 Hyundai Elantra exterior lighting problems
72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Break light keeps going out no matter how many time I get the light changed. Got the harness changed last year and that did not help either.”
filed Nov 6, 2025
“After the recall at Hyundai, my car wouldn't run and there were many lights on the dashboard. It was later checked and the instability light problem persisted. They fixed on the same time, and say something problem with the update. They later informed me that I have a problem with the brake switch…”
filed Aug 20, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain…Campaign 16V574000 · Aug 2, 2016
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of…
25-BD-012H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 6, 2025
Exterior Lighting problems in other Elantra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Elantra | 3 | 6% |
| 2023 Elantra | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 Elantra | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Elantra | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 Elantra | 27 | 11% |
| 2019 Elantra | 65 | 26% |
| 2018 Elantra | 16 | 6% |
| 2017 Elantra | 23 | 3% |
| 2016 Elantra | 9 | 3% |
| 2015 Elantra | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 Elantra | 10 | 3% |
| 2012 Elantra | 17 | 3% |
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.