2013 Hyundai Sonata problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1909 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The most-reported areas: Engine (735), Steering (341), Electrical System (260).
Key takeaways
- 1909 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 93 involve a crash, 97 a fire, 77 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 735 | 39% |
| Steering | 341 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 260 | 14% |
| Exterior Lighting | 197 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 175 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 150 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 134 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 102 | 5% |
| Power Train | 94 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 86 | 5% |
| Fuel System | 76 | 4% |
| Gasoline | 73 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| 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.
Electrical System,unknown Or Other,service Brakes - filed 2026-09-18
In 2023, my Hyundai Sonota 2013 hybrid stopped on the freeway putting myself and others at risk. It told me to stop and pull over to a safe spot but everything locked up and I couldn't move it. I had to get a fuse replaced and it cost over $2k. 3 years later, my cars EBrake light has remained on for a few weeks, it wi...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-10
The safety recall (Hyundai Recall 227, NHTSA Recall 22V-312) repair on my 2013 Hyundai Sonata (previously completed by a Hyundai dealership prior to my purchase in April 2026) has suffered a critical mechanical failure. In May 2026, within 30 days of driving the vehicle, the recalled safety component completely failed ...
Engine - filed 2026-09-09
Knock sensor has detected a failure. Check engine light is flashing and the car is in limp mode.
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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.