2013 Hyundai Elantra service brakes problems
164 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“ABS AND BRAKES. The abs system malfunction causing it to run non stop draining my battery and making my brake pedal go to floor. It is available for inspection. My battery has been drained and unable to drive since brakes aren’t properly working. Matt bowers Hyundai in Slidell has confirmed it is…”
filed Jul 9, 2026
“[XXX] is subject to Safety Recall 20V-755 Hyundai Recall 251 for a defective ABS module that may leak brake fluid, cause an electrical short, and increase the risk of an engine compartment fire. The recall remains open and has not been performed. On Feb 2, I brought the vehicle to McGovern Hyundai…”
filed Feb 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an…Campaign 23V651000 · Sep 22, 2023
- Brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain…Campaign 17V769000 · Nov 30, 2017
Service Brakes problems in other Elantra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Elantra | 2 | 10% |
| 2024 Elantra | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 Elantra | 8 | 9% |
| 2022 Elantra | 6 | 6% |
| 2021 Elantra | 8 | 6% |
| 2020 Elantra | 13 | 5% |
| 2019 Elantra | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 Elantra | 15 | 5% |
| 2017 Elantra | 44 | 6% |
| 2016 Elantra | 15 | 5% |
| 2015 Elantra | 29 | 11% |
| 2014 Elantra | 41 | 11% |
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.