What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2013 Hyundai Sonata

Typical pattern

4.9% of complaints about the 2013 Hyundai Sonata came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2013 vehicle — around the middle of the 210 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 7.0 yr in service. The most-reported system is engine (732 complaints), typically at 7.8 yr or about 97,000 miles.

Complaints
2,638
Median age at failure
7.0 yr
Median mileage
79,000 n=1483
Crash / fire / tow
16% of reports
Safety recalls
9

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Engine
732 reports · 97,000 mi
7.8 yr
20.1%
Steering
333 reports · 58,000 mi
5.4 yr
5.1%
Electrical system
259 reports · 84,000 mi
7.2 yr
15.4%
Exterior lighting
200 reports · 82,000 mi
6.5 yr
7%
Other
174 reports · 78,000 mi
8.1 yr
10.9%
Service brakes
142 reports · 57,000 mi
6.9 yr
11.3%
Fuel / propulsion
134 reports · 100,000 mi
8.8 yr
22.4%
Air bags
102 reports · 86,900 mi
6.5 yr
39.2%
Power train
92 reports · 57,560 mi
7.3 yr
15.2%
Speed control
87 reports · 35,000 mi
5.4 yr
17.2%
Fuel system
73 reports · 112,000 mi
8.8 yr
27.4%
Seat belts
63 reports · 88,244 mi
6.3 yr
15.9%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

22V312000 2022-05-06
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata vehicles. The low pressure fuel hose that connects the low pressure fuel pump to the direct injection fuel pump may crack over time, due to heat generated within the engine compartment.

A cracked fuel hose may leak fuel, which can increase the risk of a fire.

20V121000 2020-02-28
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata vehicles. The low pressure fuel hose that connects the low pressure fuel pump to the direct injection fuel pump may crack over time due to heat generated within the engine compartment.

If the fuel line cracks, a fuel leak can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

18V934000 2018-12-28
Engine

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

18V137000 2018-02-27
Seat belts:pretensioner

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. On February 27, 2018, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. On April 18, 2018, Hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.

If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

17V617000 2017-10-04
Seat belts:pretensioner

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152. The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.

If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

17V226000 2017-03-31
Engine and engine cooling:engine

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.

Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.

17V152000 2017-03-08
Seat belts:front:anchorage

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.

In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.

14V434000 2014-07-18
Power train:automatic transmission

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, through May 29, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from from the shift lever pin.

If the transmission shift cable detaches, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver parks the vehicle, despite selecting the 'PARK' position, the transmission may not be in 'PARK.' If the vehicle is not in the 'PARK' position and the parking brake

12V352000 2012-07-24
Air bags:side/window

Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Hyundai Sonata passenger cars, manufactured from January 24, 2012, through June 21, 2012. The curtain side airbags on these vehicles may inflate without deployment command due to an error during manufacturing.

The curtain airbag may inflate without deployment command and increase the risk of injury to occupants of the vehicle. Additionally, an unexpected deployment would be a significant driver distraction and would limit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

In owners’ own words

Steering 590 mi 0 mo in service
WHILE GETTING ON THE ON-RAMP TO THE HIGHWAY, THE POWER STEERING FAILED, CAUSING ME TO ALMOST LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. STEERING WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO USE. THE EPS LIGHT AND SKID CONTROL LIGHTS BOTH CAME ON, AND LATER BLUELINK NOTED ERROR ALSO. *TR
Steering 529 mi 1 mo in service
CAR DRIFTS TO LEFT AND RIGHT. FIGHT TO KEEP ON ROAD. HYUNDAI SAYS GET USED TO IT. GOV.'T NEEDS TO STEP IN AND FIX THIS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED!!!!! *TR
Steering 5,000 mi 2 mo in service
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY MOVES EITHER TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. THERE IS NOT GOING STRAIGHT. I HAVE TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM. THEY SAID THEY TOOK IT FOR A ROAD TEST AND DID NOT NOTICE ANYTHING. THERE IS CLEARLY AN ISSUE HERE WITH THIS VEHICLE AS THERE ARE MANY OTHER COMMENTS RELATING TO THIS ISSUE. PLEASE HAVE THIS ISSUED ADDRESSED AS WE SHOULD NOT BE DEALING WITH SOMETHING LIKE THIS WHEN WE ARE SPENDING A LOT OF MONEY FOR A BRAND NEW VEHICLE. THIS IS POOR SERVICE HYUNDAI... *TR
Electronic stability control (esc) 590 mi 0 mo in service
WHILE GETTING ON THE ON-RAMP TO THE HIGHWAY, THE POWER STEERING FAILED, CAUSING ME TO ALMOST LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. STEERING WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO USE. THE EPS LIGHT AND SKID CONTROL LIGHTS BOTH CAME ON, AND LATER BLUELINK NOTED ERROR ALSO. *TR

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