2013 Hyundai Sonata hybrid problems
The Hyundai Sonata (Korean: 현대 쏘나타) is a mid-size car that has been manufactured by Hyundai since 1985. The first generation Sonata, which was introduced in 1985, was a facelifted version of the Hyundai Stellar with an engine upgrade, and was withdrawn from the market in two years due to poor customer reaction. While the nameplate was originally only sold in South Korea, the second generation of 1988 was widely exported.
The Sonata is currently manufactured in South Korea where their headquarters are located, China and Pakistan. It was named after the musical term, sonata.
First generation (Y1; 1985)
The first Sonata was introduced to compete with the Daewoo Royale series and was a more luxurious version of the Stellar. It included cruise control, power seats, head lamp washers, power brakes, electric operated adjustable side mirrors and chrome bumper trims. The Sonata was available with two trim options in Korea: Luxury and Super (the latter only available with a 2.0-liter engine). In the domestic market Hyundai attempted to sell the Sonata as an executive car using catchphrases like "Luxury car for VIP"; however, as the Sonata was based on the Stellar without any major changes, it was seen by the public as no more than a luxury version of the Stellar. In 1987 Hyundai added two tone color schemes and a trip computer option, but sales soon went down and the car was discontinued in December of that year. The Sonata was sold only in the South Korean domestic market. The vehicle was unveiled in South Korea on 4 November 1985.
Engine choices included 1.6-liter Mitsubishi Saturn (only available outside the domestic market), 1.8- and 2.0-liter Mitsubishi Sirius inline-fours. The latter unit also found its way into the 1987 and later Stellar, and in MPI form the 1986 Hyundai Grandeur. The body was a largely unchanged Hyundai Stellar.
It was sold in New Zealand (right hand drive) with the 1.6-liter Mitsubishi engine with the five-speed manual gearbox; an automatic transmission was an optional extra. The original importer was a unit of the Auckland-based Giltrap Motor Group.
The final version of the Stellar was known as the Stellar 88 and was launched to celebrate the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. Afterwards, Hyundai discontinued the Stellar and replaced it with the all-new Sonata.
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Common 2013 Hyundai Sonata hybrid problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, several common problems have been reported:
- Parking Lights Don't Turn Off: One of the common issues reported by owners is related to the parking lights not turning off. This can lead to battery drain and potential electrical issues if not addressed promptly.
- Transmission Won't Shift/CEL Due to Failed Speed Sensors: Another prevalent problem is the transmission failing to shift properly, often accompanied by a Check Engine Light (CEL) due to malfunctioning speed sensors in the transmission. This issue can affect the car's performance and drivability.
- Timing Chain Problems: Owners have also reported problems with the timing chain, which can lead to engine issues and affect the overall reliability of the vehicle. Addressing timing chain problems promptly is crucial to prevent further damage to the engine.
These issues can impact the performance, safety, and reliability of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. Regular maintenance and timely repairs are essential to address these common problems and ensure the longevity of the vehicle.
Is Hyundai Sonata 2013 Hybrid a good car?
In government safety tests, the Sonata Hybrid earned a top five-star rating for overall crash protection, with four out of five stars given for overall frontal protection and five stars for overall side protection.
What are the most common problems with a 2013 Hyundai Sonata?
Top 2013 Hyundai Sonata Problems
- Parking lights don't turn off. ...
- Transmission Won't Shift/CEL Due to Failed Speed Sensors in Transmission. ...
- Improved Timing Chain Tensioners Available to Correct Noise on Startup. ...
- Confirm Latest Software For Transmission Control Module and Correct Fuild For Proper Shift Quailty.
Is the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid reliable?
Like the regular Sonata, the Sonata Hybrid has built a reputation as a sensible, reliable midsize sedan at an attractive price.
How long will a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid last?
When it comes to longevity, the Sonata is estimated to last 200,000 to 250,000 miles or 13 to 17 years with regular maintenance. It also has a better reliability rating and lower annual repair cost than most other midsize cars.
2013 Hyundai Sonata hybrid car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Hyundai Sonata hybrid problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine problems
- Service brakes problems
- Electrical system problems
- Power train problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2013 Hyundai Sonata hybrid vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2013 Hyundai Sonata hybrid
The NHTSA has received 104 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2013 Hyundai Sonata hybrid. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2013 Hyundai Sonata hybrid vehicles.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-07
- VIN: KMHEC4A45DA
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was 145,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-01
- VIN: KMHEC4A40DA
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-22
- VIN: KMHEC4A44DA
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-01
- VIN: KMHEC4A49DA
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-20
- VIN: KMHEC4A44DA
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-01
- VIN: KMHEC4A45DA
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-14
- VIN: KMHEC4A4XDA
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to stop the vehicle, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The service brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the hydraulic power unit. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 125,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-05
- VIN: KMHEC4A42DA
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the oil warning light intermittently illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle made an abnormal sound while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the oil level was extremely low. The mechanic advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for the engine to be inspected. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with bearing wear in the engine. The dealer informed the contact that repairs would be covered under warranty. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V226000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,661.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-10
- VIN: KMHEC4A45DA
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an Auto Zone where it was placed on a diagnostic machine and produced an undisclosed code indicating that the HECU was faulty. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was then determined that the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number, but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-27
- VIN: KMHEC4A4XDA
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated while pulling out of the driveway, the vehicle drove over a minor bump in the roadway and the steering wheel made an abnormally loud rattling sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. However, the steering wheel was shaking and making abnormal rattling sounds continuous while turning the steering wheel or driving over bumps in the roadway. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that an unknown plastic part that maintains the steering wheel in position was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-01
- VIN: KMHEC4A41DA
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated she had to add one quart of oil for every 200 miles driven. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated to 30 MPH. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she was able to coast into the local dealer before the vehicle stalled. The dealer stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact took the vehicle to another local dealer: Folsom Lake Hyundai (12530 Auto Mall Cir, Folsom, CA 95630: (916) 293-4760) where it was diagnosed with needing the engine replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V746000 (Engine) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-27
- VIN: KMHEC4A40DA
- Components: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Hybrid System warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle to correct the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed; however, no error codes were retrieved. The contact stated that the dealer replaced the oil pump. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-21
- VIN: KMHEC4A45DA
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owned a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled inadvertently in the middle of the road. The contact was unable to veer to the side of the road. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle after several attempts. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine and the short block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V746000 (Engine). The manufacturer was notified that the vehicle had been repaired prior to the safety recall. The manufacturer advised the contact to file a claim for reimbursement. The contact filed a claim; however, the manufacturer declined the claim and informed the contact that they could not assist as the failure was caused by the head gasket failure instead of the engine. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-05
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KMHEC4A45DA
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owned a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact heard an audible beeping sound continuously and saw a "W" in yellow on the driver’s side instrument panel. Additionally, on the passenger’s side the "Do Not Drive" warning was illuminated, and both warning lights were blinking. The contact pulled off the roadway safely into a parking lot. The contact turned off the vehicle and exited and observed that gray smoke was coming from under the engine compartment of the vehicle before the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department was called out and extinguished the fire. The contact stated that a FIRE report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot and later declared a total loss by the insurance provider. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact recently received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V746000 (Engine). The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-14
- VIN: KMHEC4A42DA
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the warning message "Pull Over and Stop" illuminated and the vehicle began to stall. The contact veered to the side of the road in the intersection and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that he was able to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle was shuddering increasingly, and white smoke was coming out of the exhaust while driving. The contact was able to drive to his residence. The contact received a recall notification of an unknown recall and the vehicle was taken to the dealer who updated the electronic control module to improve the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) logic. The contact stated that after the recall repair was completed, the failure increased significantly. The dealer was notified of the failure and the vehicle was taken to the dealer who completed an oil change but had not diagnosed the vehicle. The dealer stated that the failure was related to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-18
- VIN: KMHEC4A42DA
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, she noticed the temperature gauge rising rapidly and started to smell antifreeze. The contact also stated that the vehicle began to stall. The contact stated that the “DO NOT DRIVE” warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road. The contact had the vehicle towed to a family member’s residence. The contact then towed the vehicle to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the engine to be rebuilt. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated she continued to experience the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V746000 (Engine). The contact stated she continued to experience the failure. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer for the fourth time where it was diagnosed with needing the engine to be replace. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was unable to reach a representative from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 134,198.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-01
- VIN: KMHEC4A4XDA
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the air bag control module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in an air bag recall. The failure mileage was unavailable.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-01
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KMHEC4A40DA
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V746000 (Engine) however, the part to the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while her son was driving 30 mph, smoke entered the cabin of the vehicle from the floorboard. The contact stated the "Do not drive vehicle" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact parked on the side of the road for 30 minutes before continuing the drive to his residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-02
- VIN: KMHEC4A49DA
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V746000 (ENGINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CRAIN HYUNDAI OF FAYETTEVILLE (1919 FOXGLOVE DR, FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72704, (479) 439-9878) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-07
- VIN: KMHEC4A49DA
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED SPUTTERING WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NAPLETON OAKS HYUNDAI (1985 RIVER OAKS DRIVE, CALUMET CITY, IL 60409) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BATTERY WAS FAULTY AND THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V7460000 (ENGINE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,946.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-22
- VIN: KMHEC4A46DA
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V746000 (ENGINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MODERN HYUNDAI OF CONCORD LOCATED AT 965 CONCORD PKWY S, CONCORD, NC 28027, (704)262-4408 EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM ENGINE. VIN TOOL CONFIRM PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-12-01
- VIN: KMHEC4A43DA
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V746000 (ENGINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. LAFONTAINE HYUNDAI (1847 S TELEGRAPH RD, DEARBORN, MI 48124, (313) 486-2801) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-07
- VIN: KMHEC4A48DA
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V746000 (ENGINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS SON WAS DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE HYBRID SYSTEM WARNING ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LAKELAND HYUNDAI (1500 W MEMORIAL BLVD, LAKELAND, FL 33815) AND WAS DIAGNOSED AS A BLOWN HEAD GASKET FAILURE. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND REMAINED AT THE DEALER FOR SEVERAL WEEKS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OPENED A CASE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT IF THE FAILURE WAS NOT RELATED TO THE RECALL IT WOULD BE AN OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,700. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-29
- VIN: KMHEC4A46DA
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND THE SPEED WAS REDUCED. AFTER STOPPING ON THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER SOUTHERN STATE HYUNDAI OF RALEIGH LOCATED AT 2511 WAKE FOREST RD, RALEIGH, NC 27609, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V226000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,000.
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-02
- VIN: KMHEC4A44DA
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AND USING THE ACCELERATOR , THE RPM WOULD REV UP BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. THE CAR WOULD THEN JERK BACK AND FORTH. ONLY ABLE TO GO APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES PER HOUR, BUT THE RPM WOULD GO AS HIGH AS 6K OR 7K RPM. DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. WHEN IDLE, ALSO FELT RPM GO UP AND JERKING MOTION.
2013 Hyundai Sonata hybrid recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata hybrid.
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
- Park Out Side: 1
- Park Out Side: 1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
- Consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.
- Consequence: A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 198.
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
- Components: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
- Summary: 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.
- 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.
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Positive 2013 Hyundai Sonata hybrid car reviews
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I'm so happy with my new car! I used to drive a truck that only got 15mpg, but now I have a car that gets 38mpg in the city and over 40mpg on my 25-mile trip home from work. That means I'm saving a lot of money on gas - over half of my car payment! The handling is great too - it transitions smoothly from electric to gas engine. The leather package was definitely worth it - the interior design is stylish and there's plenty of room. The exterior design is also really cool, especially the lights. The only thing I wish I could change is the wheels, but that's available for a little more money. Overall, I'm very satisfied!
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Congratulations on your purchase of a used 2013 Sonata Hybrid! It's great to hear that the quality of the Sonata build really shines through, with every electronic component working like new. It's impressive to see the hybrid technology in action, and it's clear that Hyundai has done an excellent job with this car. While you may have driven a Prius before, the Sonata Hybrid feels like a much better option, with no gimmicks and a solid build. Of course, with any car, there are always a few maintenance items to take care of, but it's great to know that you can rely on the quality of the parts and service. Thanks for sharing your experience with us!
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I recently purchased my second Sonata Hybrid. I originally bought a 2011 model and absolutely loved it. However, I decided to upgrade to a 2012 model with tan interior and I am even more in love with this car. Everywhere I go, people ask me what kind of car it is. I opted for the dual sunroof and leather interior in Pearl white, which gives it a luxurious feel similar to a BMW. Despite owning many cars, including an Audi A8L and an E550 coupe, I find myself choosing to drive this car most of the time due to its great gas mileage. Additionally, my experience with the dealership was the best I've ever had, specifically at Universal Hyundai Orlando.
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I purchased this car in 2014 and was surprised to find out that it only had 50 miles on it. When I asked the salesman why nobody had purchased this beautiful car, he replied that it just hadn't found a home yet. He then offered me a discount of $8,000 and I decided to buy it. Overall, it's a great car that drives well, although it did have a few recalls that were promptly fixed. It can be a bit temperamental in cold weather, but it's a speedy little thing on the highway! I've now had it for eight years and was initially concerned about the hybrid battery. However, after doing some online research, I discovered that Hyundai offers original owners of the 2012 Sonata Hybrid a lifetime free replacement at no cost, regardless of mileage or years. Does anyone know if this is true?
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I've been driving the car for a month now and I feel like I have a good sense of its performance. On the highway, it's excellent - with great response and gas mileage of 39+mpg. The ride is comfortable too. However, there are some issues that I've noticed. The car can be a bit dangerous to drive, especially between 0-25mph. It hesitates badly and shakes the entire car when transitioning from electric to gas. Unfortunately, it's impossible to get close to the advertised city MPG. I try to drive as gently as possible to stay in EV mode, but even the slightest touch on the pedal sends it to gas, which decreases the MPG. In city driving, I'm lucky to get 30mpg. Additionally, the gauges sometimes hang up and read 0 mpg in EV mode, when they should read 50mpg.
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Are you having problems with your 2013 Hyundai Sonata hybrid?
Cade Reilly 2024-10-15
There is a recall on the engine, but don't worry, it has great gas mileage. I understand how annoying it can be when the cup holder hits your leg on the door panel.
Joseph Tillman 2024-09-27
1. I noticed that the passenger seat was 4-5 inches lower than the driver's seat, but unfortunately the dealer did not make any attempt to correct it. 2. Although the mileage lawsuit did not make up for the cost and did not address the carbon exhaust (which requires paying extra for the hybrid), I still appreciate the effort. 3. I was disappointed to learn that the lease end fee was $400, plus an additional $1000 for 'damage' from normal wear and tear over the course of 3 years. As a result, I have decided not to purchase another Hyundai.
Tyshawn Mayert 2024-05-22
Hi there! I wanted to share my experience with my car. I bought it for its great gas mileage and for the first 3 years, I was getting an impressive 40mpg. However, recently I've noticed that it has dropped to 30mpg and I'm not sure what's causing it. I've taken it to the dealer, but unfortunately, they don't seem to know what's wrong either. They haven't been very helpful and I'm a bit disappointed. I'm considering getting a new SUV that can give me the same gas mileage as my current car. I've been looking at Subarus and I think that might be a good option for me. I've decided to avoid hybrids this time around. Thanks for listening!
Garrick Orn 2024-05-17
I purchased a 2013 hybrid car with 32K miles in 2016. For the first 8000 miles, I consistently averaged 38 MPG (550 miles per tank), which I checked every time. However, I suddenly began to get only 28 MPG (420 miles per tank), despite taking the car to the dealer and spending $330 with no improvement. Unfortunately, the dealer could not explain the decrease in mileage. As a result, I am disappointed and cannot recommend this vehicle. I plan to sell it soon and invest in a better one.
Johan Murazik 2024-04-29
Congratulations on your new 2012 Sonata Hybrid! It's great to hear that you took the time to explore your options and found a comfortable car to drive. It's also good to know that the build quality is holding up well. While the gas mileage may not be quite what you were hoping for, averaging around 30 MPG in mostly in-town driving is still impressive. I hope you continue to enjoy your comfortable and reliable Sonata Hybrid on the road!