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2013 Hyundai Sonata: recalls and problems

11 recalls and 2,028 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

11recalls
2,028complaints
101crashes reported
103fires reported
86injuries reported
1 recall with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine780 · 38%
  • Steering348 · 17%
  • Electrical System278 · 14%
  • Exterior Lighting197 · 10%
  • Unknown Or Other185 · 9%
  • Service Brakes160 · 8%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System148 · 7%
  • Power Train107 · 5%
  • Vehicle Speed Control93 · 5%
  • Air Bags91 · 4%

What owners report

Fuel/Propulsion System Fire

Vehicle: 2013 hyundai sonata gls recall: 22v-312 / hyundai 227 incident: engine-compartment fire date: november 8, 2026 description: smoke appeared while driving. i pulled over and turned the vehicle off, then it caught fire.

Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact's mother owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph, the engine failed and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the engine seized and required replacement. the engine long block was replaced under nhtsa campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling). the contact stated that approximately 11,000 mil

Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance

The contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal while at a stop light, the vehicle continued rolling forward. additionally, while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle experienced phantom braking causing the vehicle suddenly decelerate. the vehicle was taken to the local midas service center who was unable to determine the cause of the failur

Engine

Recall 162 bearing water i came to a stop sign n my car died and caused the engine to kick n wen i started it it was knocking

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2013 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering SONATA, SONATA HYBRID. Last refreshed 2026-11-15.