C1513 — OBD-II trouble code

A chassis OBD-II trouble code. Below are the vehicles and failure patterns where owners report it, drawn from NHTSA complaints.

In ProblemsByVin's analysis of the NHTSA owner-complaint record, owners cite C1513 across 8 vehicle failure patterns. Diagnostic codes in complaints are reported by owners and are unverified — they point to where this code shows up, not a confirmed diagnosis. Open a page below for the full pattern (symptoms, mileage, repair costs owners cite).

Vehicles where owners report C1513 8 patterns

2015 Kia Forte

electrical — Electrical System Drain & Battery Failures

2012 Hyundai Elantra

steering — Vehicle won't start unless steering wheel is moved or centered

2011 Hyundai Sonata

electrical — Push-button start failure

2009 Hyundai Elantra

steering — EPS Light Illumination with Power Steering Failure

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

fuel system — Fuel Level Sensor Malfunction

2008 Hyundai Sonata

electrical — Valve cover gasket leak causing alternator failure

2006 Hyundai Tucson

electrical — Battery drain / parasitic draw when parked

2006 Kia Sportage

airbags — Airbag warning light illumination (intermittent or persistent)

Codes are pulled from what owners wrote in their NHTSA filings — they're allegations, not a shop diagnosis. Always confirm with a live scan. Browse all diagnostic codes →