2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 24%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,900miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 24% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,900 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On 05/10/2018, I noticed severe vibration and clunking in steering wheel. Brought vehicle to Hyundai dealer and they replaced the flexible coupling in the steering column due to wear. On 08/08/2018, I brought the vehicle to the Hyundai dealer for routine service and asked them to check the brakes as I experienced an intermittent loud squeaking from the brake pedal. They were unable to diagnose the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11131560, filed 2018-09, 49,900 miles“I was approaching a red light while driving in city traffic, traveling 35-40 MPH, when I took my foot off the gas to slow down and prepare to stop for traffic and the red light. When I applied my brakes, the pedal went all the way to the floor and the vehicle would not slow down or stop, warning chimes began to go off. I swerved to avoid hitting several vehicles in front of me as I applied the emergency brake, which only gave enough resistance to slow but not stop the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10911172, filed 2016-10, 35,611 miles“Dear. I have not got an incident, but the brake has a problem. When I put on the brakes, it sounds strange. I visited the dear shop and then they cannot find the reason. The service center inquires a Hyundai headquarter about the reason. They called me that it is no problem for safety and are fining the reason. However, I am so afraid of driving even the safety is fine. This is the brake problem. I just let you know this problem. Please figure out this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10616602, filed 2014-07, 4,000 miles“I have had my car for a couple years. Randomly, I got an alert while keeping regular maintenacnce on my car saying check brakes and hybrid system warning . I brought it to the dealership and they said the hecu, hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu) is faulty. This is an issue with the Hyundai genesis, but not an active recall on the 2013 Sonata Hybrid. However, I believe my model of car is affected by this issue, as well. The dealership said they could not do anything for me because there is not active recall, so I am reaching out to you to report this. …”
NHTSA complaint #11120748, filed 2018-08, 140,000 miles“I was driving my vehicle out of my neighborhood, traveling at or around 25 MPH. As I approached the stop sign that exits out to the main road, I applied my brakes and the pedal went all the way to the floor and the vehicle would not stop. I immediately applied the emergency brake, which slowed the vehicle but did not stop it. I avoided being hit on my drivers side by traffic and was able to bring the vehicle to a safe stop in the center median of the main city road. No warning lights or chimes came on notifying me of a brake issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10911180, filed 2016-10, 31,101 milesRelated recalls
- 23V651000Sep 22, 2023Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra…Covers: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2011–2015, Tucson 2010–2013, 2015, Elantra 2011–2015 +9 more
Related service bulletins
- 10190038Mar 23, 2021This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
- 10183963Nov 30, 2020This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
- 10173552Mar 30, 2020This bulletin provides additional service diagnostic information and repair procedures related to electric A/C compressors equipped in hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid…
- 10173548Mar 25, 2020If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 5 | 6% |
| 2016 | 10 | 8% |
| 2015 | 14 | 26% |
| 2014 | 11 | 39% |
| 2013 | 26 | 24% |
| 2012 | 25 | 16% |
| 2011 | 17 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
40 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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