2013 Hyundai Sonata brakes problems
150 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata, which is 6% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 150 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 55,000 miles 85 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 11 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 17 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 12 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 16 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 12 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 85 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 55,000 miles, and 53% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 11 crashes, 4 fires, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
The contact owned a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact's son noticed an unusual sound coming from the hood compartment. The contact stated that the sound was as if something was coming through the hood. The contact's son lost control of the vehicle. The contact's vehicle rolled four times before rolling into a ditch. The contact's vehicle caught on fire.
While driving, the car started braking, lost power steering,stopped and warning on dash said hydraulic brake system, do not drive. I was able to pull onto turning lane. Turned car off, then on again. Warning gone on dash, put into gear and was able to drive no problem. Made service apt. Drove 60 miles before happening again. This time would not restart.towed to dealership.was told hydraulic brake system failure. I have 20,000 miles on car but 1 yr out of warranty.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata
- Engine 778 complaints
- Steering 343 complaints
- Electrical system 261 complaints
- Fuel system 211 complaints
- Lighting 201 complaints
- Air bags 104 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 94 complaints
- Cruise control 87 complaints