Worst 2013 Hyundai Sonata Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Steering Defects
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 709 | 17 | 62 | 98,075 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 338 | 11 | 2 | 53,846 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 249 | 7 | 24 | 86,308 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 177 | 2 | 10 | 76,801 mi | |
| Brakes | 140 | 11 | 4 | 60,749 mi | |
| Fuel System | 127 | 3 | 22 | 98,499 mi | |
| Airbags | 97 | 37 | — | 84,385 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 90 | 8 | 3 | 57,853 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 85 | 14 | 1 | 54,781 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 72 | 3 | 2 | 80,054 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 57 | 8 | — | 71,544 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 47 | 2 | — | 73,516 mi | |
| Body Structure | 43 | 5 | 3 | 58,578 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 37 | 1 | 3 | 95,723 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 35 | — | — | 65,192 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 12 | 2 | — | 76,025 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 10 | — | 1 | 79,334 mi | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 10 | — | — | 23,137 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 9 | — | — | 96,840 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 8 | — | — | 25,396 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 6 | — | 2 | 104,600 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | — | — | 73,818 mi | |
| Firerelated | 4 | — | 4 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Pretensioner | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 Hyundai Sonata
9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,068,848 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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2013 Hyundai Sonata — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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