2013 Hyundai Sonata reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 2,631
- 902 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 720 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 9
- see below
- Reported harm
- 141 reported crashes · 119 injuries · 2 deaths · 159 fires
What owners report fails — 2013 Hyundai Sonata
- ENGINE 720
- STEERING 338
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 250
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING 177
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 173
9 recalls on record for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata
- NHTSA 22V312000 · 2022 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LI A cracked fuel hose may leak fuel, which can increase the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 20V121000 · 2020 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LI If the fuel line cracks, a fuel leak can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 18V934000 · 2019 · ENGINE A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 18V137000 · 2018 · AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODU If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury t
- NHTSA 17V617000 · 2017 · SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event o
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2013 Hyundai Sonata units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
NHTSA has 2,631 consumer complaints on record for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata and 9 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (720 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2013 Hyundai Sonata units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Hyundai Sonata?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (720), steering (338), electrical system (250), exterior lighting (177). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2013 Hyundai Sonata?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.