Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Hyundai Sonata has 531 NHTSA engine complaints and 2 engine-related recalls.
531
Complaints
2
Recalls
5
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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ENGINE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 1...
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing p...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Engine was replaced couple of months ago due to a recall and today 3/30/2026 I'm pulling up to my d... |
| Mar 28, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine died because oil wasn't changed, even though the car wasn't due for an oil change and no indi... |
| Mar 22, 2026 | ENGINE | No warning whatsoever. Car drove like a dream. All maintenance up to date. Oil changes done exactly ... |
| Mar 11, 2026 | ENGINE | I was driving in highway and just engine lockout and vehicle shutdown |
| Mar 6, 2026 | ENGINE | 3rd time in the last 6000 miles the knock sensor came on and the dealer clears it, charges me repair... |
| Feb 3, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2013 Hyundai Sonata has a replacement 2.0T Theta II engine. Recently, it developed a fuel leak th... |
| Jan 30, 2026 | ENGINE | Hi, I recently bought my car with a savage title, the inside of the engine in my 2013 Hyundai sonata... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine losing power and metal shavings in oil and engining shutting off |
| Dec 26, 2025 | ENGINE | It is a known issue on several makes and years on Hyundais. excessive oil consumption. burning a q... |
| Dec 5, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spee... |
| Dec 4, 2025 | ENGINE | Vehicle: 2013 Hyundai Sonata VIN: [XXX] Mileage: [163,000] Summary: Theta II 2.4L GDI engine bearin... |
| Dec 2, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2013 Hyundai Sonata (VIN: [XXX] , 2.4L Theta II GDI engine) is experiencing symptoms consistent w... |
| Nov 20, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2013 Hyundai Sonata qualifies for a Lifetime Warranty engine replacement under the Theta II Class... |
| Nov 10, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | See attached document for complaint. |
| Nov 2, 2025 | ENGINE | My engine recently seized on my vehicle and Hyundai is refusing to replace my engine. Per their webs... |
| Oct 28, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact's daughter owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to sta... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | ENGINE | I bought the car on [XXX] used and it’s has 165000 miles drove fine for the 30 miles as I was drivi... |
| Oct 11, 2025 | ENGINE | Sir this is not first time to make complaint I brought my car to Hyundai company after I got an appo... |
| Oct 11, 2025 | ENGINE | Driving at 70 mph on the highway, the engine seized without warning. The car violently shuddered and... |
| Sep 29, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the... |