2013 Hyundai Sonata Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 261 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2013 Hyundai Sonata, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 84,000 miles.
- 261electrical system complaints
- 84,000median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 53%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 122 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 261 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 25 a fire, 6 an injury.
Hyundai Sonata electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sonata | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2024 Sonata | 18 | 39% | 9,000 |
| 2023 Sonata | 12 | 14% | — |
| 2022 Sonata | 17 | 18% | 70,000 |
| 2021 Sonata | 17 | 13% | — |
| 2020 Sonata | 40 | 22% | 10,000 |
| 2019 Sonata | 12 | 7% | 32,000 |
| 2018 Sonata | 60 | 16% | 21,250 |
| 2017 Sonata | 65 | 8% | 24,598 |
| 2016 Sonata | 89 | 12% | 85,200 |
| 2015 Sonata | 167 | 14% | 57,321 |
| 2014 Sonata | 135 | 18% | 78,000 |
| 2013 Sonata | 261 | 14% | 84,000 |
| 2012 Sonata | 235 | 15% | 80,000 |
| 2011 Sonata | 443 | 13% | 58,000 |
| 2010 Sonata | 16 | 5% | 55,122 |
| 2009 Sonata | 61 | 13% | 80,248 |
| 2008 Sonata | 32 | 8% | 79,500 |
| 2007 Sonata | 51 | 7% | 98,000 |
| 2006 Sonata | 86 | 8% | 78,000 |
| 2005 Sonata | 19 | 12% | 69,000 |
| 2004 Sonata | 17 | 8% | 98,000 |
| 2003 Sonata | 19 | 10% | 45,000 |
| 2002 Sonata | 23 | 7% | 75,500 |
| 2001 Sonata | 9 | 4% | 44,001 |
| 2000 Sonata | 37 | 13% | 90,000 |
| 1999 Sonata | 11 | 9% | 70,000 |
| 1998 Sonata | 4 | 8% | 62,500 |
| 1997 Sonata | 5 | 10% | 108,000 |
| 1996 Sonata | 5 | 22% | — |
| 1995 Sonata | 8 | 12% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electrical system for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
In 2023, my Hyundai Sonota 2013 hybrid stopped on the freeway putting myself and others at risk. It told me to stop and pull over to a safe spot but everything locked up and I couldn't move it. I had to get a fuse replaced and it cost over $2k. 3 years later, my cars EBrake light has remained on…
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the airbag warning light illuminated, and the horn failed to engage as intended. Additionally, the vehicle failed to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where…
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Hyundai Sonata on February 26, 2026. The vehicle was purchased as a dealer sale. The contact stated at the time of purchase, the odometer was recorded at 149,945. The contact later purchased a Carfax report, which recorded the odometer on November 10…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Hyundai Sonatas have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 261 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata (14% of the 1,916 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Hyundai Sonata electrical system?
No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 84,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
Other 2013 Hyundai Sonata problems
- Engine problems (738)
- Steering problems (342)
- Exterior Lighting problems (197)
- Service Brakes problems (143)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (135)
- Air Bags problems (104)
- Power Train problems (94)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (86)
See all 2013 Hyundai Sonata problems or electrical system problems across all Sonata years.