2013 Hyundai Sonata Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

725Engine complaints

38.2%Of all 1,896 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE725 · 38.2%

STEERING339 · 17.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM250 · 13.2%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING177 · 9.3%

Unspecified / other174 · 9.2%

Share of the 1,896 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Hyundai Sonata overview page.

What owners report

“I WAS PULLING UP TO A STOP LIGHT AND MY CAR MADE A JERKING MOTION, AS IT HAD DID ONE DAY PRIOR AS WELL. I…”NHTSA complaint 10620866 — filed 08/08/2014

“HAVE THE 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA TURBO AND WAS TOLD WHEN I BOUGHT IT THAT IT WOULD APPEAR TO DRIVE DIFFERENTLY. IT RACES BEFORE IT SHIFTS…”NHTSA complaint 10588612 — filed 05/15/2014

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE BRAKING TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED TO 6000 AS THE…”NHTSA complaint 10563086 — filed 02/05/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Hyundai Sonata have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2013 Hyundai Sonata: 725 of 1,896 complaints on file (38.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Hyundai Sonata have in total?

1,896 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 93 involved a crash, 96 involved a fire, 77 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.