2013 Hyundai Sonata problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1917 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The most-reported areas: Engine (739), Steering (342), Electrical System (260).
Key takeaways
- 1917 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 93 involve a crash, 98 a fire, 77 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 739 | 39% |
| Steering | 342 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 260 | 14% |
| Exterior Lighting | 197 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 175 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 151 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 135 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 104 | 5% |
| Power Train | 94 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 86 | 4% |
| Fuel System | 76 | 4% |
| Gasoline | 73 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-10-29
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal while at a stop light, the vehicle continued rolling forward. Additionally, while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle experienced phantom braking causing the vehicle suddenly decelerate. The veh...
Engine - filed 2026-10-23
Recall 162 bearing water I came to a stop sign n my car died and caused the engine to kick n wen I started it it was knocking
Air Bags - filed 2026-10-15
The air bag light just came on and I know there was a recall on this. I would like to have this taken care of at the dealership for free as it was a recall.
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More for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.