2013 Hyundai Sonata engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 778 complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata, 29% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 778 29% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 96,000 miles 431 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 19 and 70
- Injuries and deaths
- 12 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 22 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 21 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 45 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 67 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 70 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 72 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 68 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 30 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 21 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 8 |
| 200k+ miles | 7 |
What the data shows
Of the 431 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 96,000 miles, and 20% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 19 crashes, 70 fires, 12 injuries.
What owners wrote
I was driving to work on a highway, approximately 7:15am I started smelling something burning. My car was bucking. I went to pull over when my car turned a sharp right into trees. The car was completely consumed by flames.
While driving down a residential street, I received a notification that my car essentially was no longer charger and would cut off. I was prompted to pull over and stop the car. I cut the car off. When trying to restart, it would not cut back on. After about 20 minutes, it did restart but the check engine light was on. I ahve not driven it since. There is an outstanding recall on this car that has yet to be remedied and thus far hyundai has not provided any solutions.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata
- Steering 343 complaints
- Electrical system 261 complaints
- Fuel system 211 complaints
- Lighting 201 complaints
- Brakes 150 complaints
- Air bags 104 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 94 complaints
- Cruise control 87 complaints