Worst 2013 Hyundai Sonata Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
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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 | 709 | 17 | 62 | 98,075 mi | |
| STEERING | 338 | 11 | 2 | 53,846 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 249 | 7 | 24 | 86,308 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 177 | 2 | 10 | 76,801 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 173 | 8 | 9 | 73,674 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 140 | 11 | 4 | 60,749 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 127 | 3 | 22 | 98,499 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 97 | 37 | — | 84,385 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 90 | 8 | 3 | 57,853 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 85 | 14 | 1 | 54,781 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 72 | 3 | 2 | 80,054 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 57 | 8 | — | 71,544 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 47 | 2 | — | 73,516 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 43 | 5 | 3 | 58,578 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 37 | 1 | 3 | 95,723 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 35 | — | — | 65,192 mi | |
| WHEELS | 12 | 2 | — | 76,025 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 10 | — | 1 | 79,334 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 10 | — | — | 23,137 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 9 | — | — | 96,840 mi | |
| TIRES | 8 | — | — | 25,396 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 6 | — | 2 | 104,600 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 6 | — | — | 73,818 mi | |
| FIRERELATED | 4 | — | 4 | 139,616 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 3 | — | 1 | 113,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 3 | — | — | 28,767 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | — | — | 300 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD | 3 | — | — | 99,900 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 | — | — | 80,000 mi |
Recalls for 2013 Hyundai Sonata
16 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~6,835,267 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 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 2011-2014 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 2011-2013 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 2011-2013 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 2011-2013 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.
+ 6 more recalls
Other Hyundai Sonata Years
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