2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid electrical system problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle’s ABS system is engaging autonomously, causing the car to brake without any driver input. The dealer stated it was: BRAKE ACTUATION UNIT AND HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT BLEEDING AND PROGRAMING”
filed Jun 17, 2026
“Around a year ago (feb 14, 2018), I received a message "hybrid system warning, please stop now". My car shut down and thank god, I was pulling into my apartment complex. My car was inspected and was told it was the tps system. That was replaced and I was on my way. Over 7 months ago (july 2018), I…”
filed Apr 2, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Sonata Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sonata Hybrid | 11 | 58% |
| 2021 Sonata Hybrid | 25 | 47% |
| 2017 Sonata Hybrid | 18 | 23% |
| 2016 Sonata Hybrid | 34 | 26% |
| 2015 Sonata Hybrid | 23 | 45% |
| 2014 Sonata Hybrid | 10 | 37% |
| 2012 Sonata Hybrid | 23 | 15% |
| 2011 Sonata Hybrid | 17 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.