C1513 code in owner complaints

Code C1513 is named in 14 US owner complaints, 1 of them (7%) after a crash. Models: 10, model years 2002–2015.

There is little data for this code or its meaning is ambiguous, so this page is not indexed.

What the code means

This is a manufacturer-specific code: the meaning depends on the make and sometimes on the year.

How to read C1513: the letter C means chassis (brakes, ABS, steering, suspension); the second digit 1 marks a manufacturer code whose meaning is set by the make; the last three characters 513 identify the specific fault.

ABS/ESC codes: wheel speed sensors, the ABS hydraulic unit and pump, brake booster, pressure and yaw sensors. A hit to a wheel or suspension often damages the wheel speed sensor or its wiring, so on a damaged car this code is a reason to inspect the hub, knuckle and control arms, not just swap the sensor.

Key figures

Complaints with this code: 14
after a crash: 1 (7%)
Models: 10
Model years: 2002–2015

Which models and years

Models whose owners name this code (10). Years link to the model year problems page.

Model	Years	Complaints
Hyundai Sonata	2008, 2011, 2012	3
Hyundai Elantra	2009, 2012	2
Hyundai Tucson	2006, 2007	2
Hyundai Elantra Touring	2009	1
Hyundai Santa FE	2008	1
KIA Forte	2015	1
KIA Rondo	2008	1
KIA Soul	2010	1
KIA Sportage	2006	1
Toyota Prius	2002	1

Components named together with the code

Component as the owner filed it (one complaint can list several).

Electrical system 6
Service brakes 4
Electronic stability control 3
Engine 3
Steering 3
Air bags 2
Other 2
Exterior lighting 1

Complaints by model year

2002 1
2006 2
2007 1
2008 3
2009 2
2010 1
2011 1
2012 2
2015 1

What to do if an auction car has this code

Inspect the wheel and suspension on the impact side: the wheel speed sensor is often damaged together with the hub or knuckle.
Check whether the ABS and ESC lights stay on after start-up.
After replacing sensors or the hydraulic unit, bleeding and scan tool adaptation may be required.

What owners report

Excerpts of owner complaints in the original wording. Owner statements not verified by the regulator; personal data removed.

Started my 2010 kia soul â, it had a loud ruff idle to it & felt like it was choking each time i hit gas pedal. AutoZone scanner gave codes of C1513 brake lite switch implausible & code C1503 esc switch input low. Pls help me. Ive had a family emergency & need my vehicle to get my dying family memeber
KIA Soul 2010 · 2021-07
Dealer diagnostics came up with codes B1495 pods, B1495 bts & C1513 abs air bag light came on when starting & stayed on. Had brake switch replaced per recall a few months ago & know have a abs code that could be the switch again
KIA Sportage 2006 · 2018-06
The first available appointment was today, tuesday, and I had the vehicle there at 0700. The vehicle was scanned and pulled several codes: C1283, C1213, C1513, B1102, b112, C1334, C1335, C1126, C1662, C1312, C1314, and C1315.
Hyundai Sonata 2012 · 2016-06

Related codes

Sources: public official US data (owner complaints) and the SAE J2012 standard. Complaints are owner statements not verified by the regulator. A code from a complaint does not replace a scan tool diagnosis. Data updated 2026-11-10.