The 2013 Hyundai Sonata has a high safety risk profile with 9 recall campaigns and 1,895 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

1,895

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

18V9340002018-28-12

ENGINE

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.

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

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17V6170002017-04-10

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

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.

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.

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17V2260002017-31-03

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

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.

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

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18V1370002018-27-02

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

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.

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.

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17V1520002017-08-03

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

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.

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

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14V4340002014-18-07

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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.

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.

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12V3520002012-24-07

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

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.

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.

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20V1210002020-28-02

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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.

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

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22V3120002022-06-05

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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.

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

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 1,895 owners have filed complaints about the 2013 Hyundai Sonata. ENGINE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Engine479

02Steering259

03Exterior Lighting99

04Unknown Or Other86

05Electrical System60

1,895 total across 1 model years (2013–2013)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Hyundai Sonata Fuel Economy

26–37mpg combined

22-35city

33-38hwy

$1,800-$2,600/yr

Across 5 configurations, the 2013 Hyundai Sonata returns 26–37 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Sonata Hybrid - Automatic (AM6)

37mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

35 city38 hwy~$1,800/yr9/10 Clean

Sonata Hybrid Limited - Automatic (AM6)

37mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

35 city38 hwy~$1,800/yr9/10 Clean

Sonata - Automatic 6-spd

27mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city34 hwy~$2,500/yr7/10 Clean

Sonata - Manual 6-spd

27mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city34 hwy~$2,500/yr7/10 Clean

Sonata - Automatic 6-spd

26mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city33 hwy~$2,600/yr7/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2013 Hyundai Sonata

35States

27%in top 3

10% of the market sits in Florida, though listings span 35 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

FLFlorida

1,03010%

TXTexas

8949%

CACalifornia

8128%

PAPennsylvania

5896%

GAGeorgia

5365%

NYNew York

4975%

DEDelaware

4324%

NJNew Jersey

4114%

DCWashington DC

2873%

AZArizona

2853%

ILIllinois

2783%

NCNorth Carolina

2763%

MOMissouri

2573%

OHOhio

2502%

MDMaryland

2392%

INIndiana

2122%

TNTennessee

1982%

RIRhode Island

1952%

OK192

NH166

AL159

WA153

MN146

UT138

CT134

CO123

VA95

OR95

WI94

MI92

MA90

LA89

NV76

NE66

KY54

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2013.

Buying a 2013 Hyundai Sonata?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2013 Hyundai Sonata a good car to buy?

The 2013 Hyundai Sonata has 9 recalls on record. There are 9 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is engine, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2013 Hyundai Sonata?

There are 9 documented recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata?

Fuel economy ranges from 26 to 37 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $600 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2013 Hyundai Sonata?

ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata, based on 1,895 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.