2013 Hyundai Sonata service brakes problems
141 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2013 Hyundai Sonata — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jun 5, 2026
“I was driving in the evening on 2/7/26. The red brake light came on in the dash and seconds later the car went into limp mode. An alarm went off indicating that the hybrid system was not functioning. The braking performance decreased significantly. The car slowed down immediately and could not…”
filed Mar 21, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Sonata years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Sonata | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 Sonata | 3 | 4% |
| 2022 Sonata | 5 | 5% |
| 2021 Sonata | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 Sonata | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Sonata | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 Sonata | 14 | 4% |
| 2017 Sonata | 20 | 3% |
| 2016 Sonata | 42 | 6% |
| 2015 Sonata | 72 | 6% |
| 2014 Sonata | 57 | 8% |
| 2012 Sonata | 151 | 10% |
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.