2013 Hyundai Sonata: recalls and problems
11 recalls and 2,028 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.
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Most common problems
What owners report
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.
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
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
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
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering SONATA, SONATA HYBRID. Last refreshed 2026-11-15.