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2013 Hyundai Sonata Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2013 Hyundai Sonata has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,917 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Hyundai dealer.

NHTSA also files the 2013 Hyundai Sonata separately as Sonata Hybrid — 4 recall campaigns.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2013 Hyundai Sonata owner complaints

Owners have filed 1,917 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Hyundai Sonata, describing incidents dated June 8, 2012 to October 12, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 776 complaints
  • Steering 342 complaints
  • Electrical System 260 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 212 complaints
  • Exterior Lighting 197 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 175 complaints

Of the 1,917 complaints on file, 93 report a crash and 98 a fire; across all 1,917 complaints, owners report 77 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11774380 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #11773243 · Filed

    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

  • ODI #11771407 · Filed

    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.

Read all 1,917 complaints

Owner-reported

2013 Hyundai Sonata mileage at failure

1,081 of the 1,917 complaints on file for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata give the vehicle's mileage when the problem happened.

Mileage at failure by component, from owners' complaints to NHTSA
EngineMedian 100,000 milesMiddle half 70,000–125,000 milesBased on 422 complaints
SteeringMedian 60,000 milesMiddle half 15,000–95,000 milesBased on 246 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion SystemMedian 105,000 milesMiddle half 85,000–145,000 milesBased on 76 complaints
Exterior LightingMedian 85,000 milesMiddle half 65,000–120,000 milesBased on 105 complaints

A component's median is its 50th percentile, and its middle half runs from its 25th to its 75th percentile.

Owners give the mileage themselves, often as a round number, and NHTSA doesn't check it. A complaint that names several components counts under each one, and mileages that can't be right, such as 999,999, or 50 miles on a five-year-old car, are left out.

These figures describe the complaints owners filed. They don't predict when a particular vehicle will have a problem, and vehicles that never had one aren't counted.

Most complaints NHTSA received since May 17, 2021 give no mileage. So that they aren't undercounted, each one received since then that gives a mileage also stands in for those that gave none, which can put a component's median above most of the mileages it is based on.

Mileage from NHTSA's complaints file of October 31, 2026. How these figures are worked out

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2013 Hyundai Sonata in 9 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

4 more NHTSA investigations
Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Low Pressure Fuel Hose May Crack and Leak

NHTSA #22V312000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported May 6, 2022 · Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected: 215,171 vehicles

Repair completion: 60.85% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Hyundai campaign 227 · Owners notified October 10, 2022

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A cracked fuel hose may leak fuel, which can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 227. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 20V-121. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 20V-121 that did not receive a replacement fuel hose will need to have this new recall remedy performed.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Low Pressure Fuel Hose May Crack and Leak

NHTSA #20V121000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported February 28, 2020 · Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected: 216,799 vehicles

Hyundai campaign 189 · Owners notified August 10, 2020 · Vehicles built November 26, 2012 – January 16, 2014 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the fuel line cracks, a fuel leak can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the low-pressure fuel hose for damage or leaking, replacing it as necessary. If no damage or leaking is found, heat-protective tape will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 189. This recall has been replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-314.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak

NHTSA #18V934000 · Engine · NHTSA notice

Reported December 28, 2018 · Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected: 150,730 vehicles

Repair completion: 61.21% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Hyundai campaign 180 · Owners notified March 1, 2019 · Vehicles built December 11, 2009 – May 29, 2014 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled

NHTSA #18V137000 · Seat Belts — Pretensioner · NHTSA notice

Reported February 27, 2018 · Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected: 580,058 vehicles

Repair completion: 70.09% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Hyundai campaign 174 · Owners notified October 15, 2018 · Vehicles built December 11, 2009 – August 31, 2012 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install an external wire filter kit, free of charge. The recall began October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 174.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Seat Belt Linkage Detaches from Pretensioner

NHTSA #17V617000 · Seat Belts — Pretensioner · NHTSA notice

Reported October 4, 2017 · Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected: 443,545 vehicles

Repair completion: 85.62% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Hyundai campaign 169 · Owners notified November 6, 2017 · Vehicles built December 11, 2009 – May 29, 2014 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152. The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.

Safety consequence

If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 169.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Bearing Wear may result in Engine Seizure

NHTSA #17V226000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine · NHTSA notice

Reported March 31, 2017 · Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected: 572,000 vehicles

Repair completion: 72.79% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Hyundai campaign 162 · Owners notified July 10, 2017 · Vehicles built March 21, 2012 – May 29, 2014 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.

Safety consequence

Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine, replacing the engine short block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 162.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Seat Belt Linkages may Detach

NHTSA #17V152000 · Seat Belts — Front — Anchorage · NHTSA notice

Reported March 8, 2017 · Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected: 977,778 vehicles

Repair completion: 67.13% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Hyundai campaign 160 · Owners notified April 13, 2017 · Vehicles built December 11, 2009 – May 29, 2014 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.

Safety consequence

In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will inspect the connection between the seat belt linkages and the seat belt anchor pretensioners, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 7, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for the recall is 160.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Transmission Shift Cable Detachment/Rollaway Risk

NHTSA #14V434000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice

Reported July 18, 2014 · Hyundai Motor Company

Potentially affected: 883,000 vehicles

Repair completion: 79.72% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Hyundai campaign 123 · Owners notified September 12, 2014 · Vehicles built December 11, 2009 – May 29, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, through May 29, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from from the shift lever pin.

Safety consequence

If the transmission shift cable detaches, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver parks the vehicle, despite selecting the 'PARK' position, the transmission may not be in 'PARK.' If the vehicle is not in the 'PARK' position and the parking brake is not applied, there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the connection between the shift cable and shift lever, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 123.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Curtain Airbag Uncommanded Deployment

NHTSA #12V352000 · Air Bags — Side/Window · NHTSA notice

Reported July 24, 2012 · Hyundai Motor Company

Potentially affected: 29,767 vehicles

Hyundai campaign 106 · Owners notified August 31, 2012

Defect description

Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Hyundai Sonata passenger cars, manufactured from January 24, 2012, through June 21, 2012. The curtain side airbags on these vehicles may inflate without deployment command due to an error during manufacturing.

Safety consequence

The curtain airbag may inflate without deployment command and increase the risk of injury to occupants of the vehicle. Additionally, an unexpected deployment would be a significant driver distraction and would limit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai dealers will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain side airbags free of charge. This recall began on August 31, 2012. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Notes

Hyundai's recall campaign number is 106.Customers may contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Vehicle Safety Administrations Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Other Hyundai Sonata model years

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