2013 Hyundai Sonata Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2013 Hyundai Sonata, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 56,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “brake pedal went” (6% of reports).
- 143service brakes complaints
- 56,000median miles at failure
- 11mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 27%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brake pedal went: mentioned in 8 of 143 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 80 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 143 complaints, 11 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 4 an injury.
Hyundai Sonata service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sonata | 6 | 35% | — |
| 2024 Sonata | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2023 Sonata | 4 | 5% | — |
| 2022 Sonata | 5 | 5% | — |
| 2021 Sonata | 3 | 2% | 42,000 |
| 2020 Sonata | 4 | 2% | — |
| 2019 Sonata | 3 | 2% | 78,093 |
| 2018 Sonata | 14 | 4% | 8,896 |
| 2017 Sonata | 20 | 3% | 17,000 |
| 2016 Sonata | 42 | 6% | 12,548 |
| 2015 Sonata | 73 | 6% | 39,000 |
| 2014 Sonata | 57 | 8% | 43,000 |
| 2013 Sonata | 143 | 7% | 56,000 |
| 2012 Sonata | 151 | 10% | 71,000 |
| 2011 Sonata | 145 | 4% | 84,000 |
| 2010 Sonata | 28 | 8% | 64,475 |
| 2009 Sonata | 64 | 14% | 66,500 |
| 2008 Sonata | 21 | 5% | 81,622 |
| 2007 Sonata | 40 | 6% | 82,771 |
| 2006 Sonata | 51 | 5% | 89,400 |
| 2005 Sonata | 6 | 4% | 95,000 |
| 2004 Sonata | 7 | 3% | 98,000 |
| 2003 Sonata | 5 | 3% | 136,000 |
| 2002 Sonata | 5 | 2% | 95,000 |
| 2001 Sonata | 1 | 0% | 140,000 |
| 2000 Sonata | 1 | 0% | 197,700 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists service brakes 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…
My 2013 Hyundai Sonata (VIN [XXX]) suffered a driver's airbag clock spring failure, completely disabling the primary restraint safety system. ABS light was on, the horn and all other electronics on the steering wheel were not functioning. All symptoms indicated in the recall This vehicle is…
To Whom It May Concern: I am submitting this complaint to report ongoing safety concerns involving my 2013 Hyundai Sonata. I purchased this vehicle in 2022 through financing and paid it off in 2025. Since acquiring the vehicle, I have experienced persistent mechanical issues that I believe may pose…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Hyundai Sonatas have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 143 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata (7% 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 service brakes?
No recall currently lists service brakes for this vehicle.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 56,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2013 Hyundai Sonata?
The most frequent phrase is “brake pedal went”, in 8 of 143 complaints.
Other 2013 Hyundai Sonata problems
- Engine problems (738)
- Steering problems (342)
- Electrical System problems (261)
- Exterior Lighting problems (197)
- 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 service brakes problems across all Sonata years.