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2013 Hyundai Elantra MPG

30–32 mpg combined across 7 EPA-rated versions. Best: Elantra (FWD, 1.8L 4-cyl) at 28 city / 38 hwy / 32 combined; lowest: Elantra GT (1.8L 4-cyl, A6) at 30.

Every version

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How it compares

• 2013 Midsize Cars: class average 25 mpg over 180 versions; best Elantra +7.0 (#16).
• 2012: 32 mpg best (no change).
• 2014: 31 mpg best.
• Fuel cost spread: $2,100–$2,250 a year ($150 difference).
• 2026 model: 54 mpg best (+22).

Safety

1,335 owner complaints: Service Brakes 284, Steering 272, Engine 236, Air Bags 171. Crashes 95, fires 31, injuries 68.

Recent owner reports: Service Brakes

“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact inspected the engine compartment and there was grey smoke coming from the electrical box behind the ABS Module. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the ABS Module and”

“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the ABS warning light illuminated. The following day, while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the vehicle caught on fire. The contact's dog woke up the contact around 5:00 AM, at which point the contact discovered that the vehicle was on fire.”

“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 the ABS MODULE AND BRAKES FLUSH NEEDED. They are refusing to fix it for free stating I took too long to bring it in.”

Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.

Recalls

4 NHTSA campaigns (check a VIN).

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