2013 Hyundai Sonata engine and engine cooling problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2013 Hyundai Sonata — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled, with an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the…”
filed Dec 5, 2025
“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving 45-50 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond and hesitated. The brake and the hybrid system warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the right side of the road and…”
filed Nov 12, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear…Campaign 17V226000 · Mar 31, 2017
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Sonata years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Sonata | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Sonata | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Sonata | 7 | 4% |
| 2018 Sonata | 14 | 4% |
| 2017 Sonata | 18 | 2% |
| 2016 Sonata | 16 | 2% |
| 2015 Sonata | 21 | 2% |
| 2014 Sonata | 21 | 3% |
| 2012 Sonata | 11 | 1% |
| 2011 Sonata | 45 | 1% |
| 2009 Sonata | 6 | 1% |
| 2008 Sonata | 2 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Hyundai Sonata
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.