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2013 Hyundai Sonata: recalls and problems

11 recalls and 2,017 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

11recalls
2,017complaints
101crashes reported
101fires 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

  • Engine775 · 38%
  • Steering347 · 17%
  • Electrical System278 · 14%
  • Exterior Lighting197 · 10%
  • Unknown Or Other185 · 9%
  • Service Brakes159 · 8%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System146 · 7%
  • Power Train107 · 5%
  • Vehicle Speed Control93 · 5%
  • Air Bags89 · 4%

What owners report

Steering

When turning the steering wheel, left or right, there was a distinct “clunking” noise, and you could feel it in the steering wheel. when the car was inspected by the hyundai service department, i was informed that the problem was a part in the steering coupler.

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes

In 2023, my hyundai sonota 2013 hybrid stopped on the freeway putting myself and others at risk. it told me to stop and pull over to a safe spot but everything locked up and i couldn't move it. i had to get a fuse replaced and it cost over $2k. 3 years later, my cars ebrake light has remained on for a few weeks, it will show a battery discharge warning upon starting up sometimes but now i can't even drive it as it d

Fuel/Propulsion System

The safety recall (hyundai recall 227, nhtsa recall 22v-312) repair on my 2013 hyundai sonata (previously completed by a hyundai dealership prior to my purchase in april 2026) has suffered a critical mechanical failure. in may 2026, within 30 days of driving the vehicle, the recalled safety component completely failed while the vehicle was in operation on a public roadway. this sudden failure created an immediate saf

Engine

Knock sensor has detected a failure. check engine light is flashing and the car is in limp mode.

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 2026-09-29.