2013 Hyundai Sonata problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1915 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The most-reported areas: Engine (738), Steering (342), Electrical System (260).
Key takeaways
- 1915 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 | 738 | 39% |
| Steering | 342 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 260 | 14% |
| Exterior Lighting | 197 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 175 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 150 | 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%.
| 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.
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.
Seat Belts,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-12
My 2013 sonata caught fire from the engine I was barely able to get out safely
Engine - filed 2026-10-07
2013 Sonata 2.4 81,953 mi, seized on highway with fresh oil change 1 week prior, loss of power, steering/braking. Happened on George Washington Bridge (NY/NJ) with near collision. Asssited by Police to move vehicle out of highway. Inspected by dealer (Paramus Hyundai) and confirmed loss of power due to engine pro...
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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.