2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 22%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,050miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 22% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,050 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We bought this car used from the dealer early on we had hybrid warning system issues we have been stuck on the side of the road several times having to have the car towed to the dealer recharged and service each time we were told they don't find anything wrong the dealer charges the battery and gives the car back. …”
NHTSA complaint #11048131, filed 2017-11, 118,700 miles“Engine shut off and battery only lets you go 1/4 mile pulled into parking lot turned car off waited 5 minutes and car started back up. Took car to dealer but could not find anything wrong told me to drive it. It happened again in april they had car for 7 days but could not find anything. Told me to drive it. It started again on june17th they say there is nothing wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #10604424, filed 2014-06, 5,000 miles“While I was driving the car stopped and wouldn't start, all the lights came on,message on dashboard read hybrid system error check charging system than everything went off, no power, no emergency lights, this in the middle of a busy street. Luckily a sheriff's was nearby and rerouted cars. Very scary. Seems I am not the only one that has a similar experience. This happened when I was going to work at 7:45am at s very busy intersection. Car is at mechanic's shop.”
NHTSA complaint #11115443, filed 2018-08, 106,000 miles“I have a push button vehicle. When I attempted to start the vehicle (push the button and press down on the brakes), the car would not start. There was no ready button. The car appeared to be in standby mode. There was no additional signal code or alarm button that appeared on the standard dash board. Had to call road side assistance to tow to the dealership. Initial wait time for the vehicle not starting was over 1 hour.”
NHTSA complaint #10759065, filed 2015-08, 43,000 miles“The 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid's speedometer reports 5 MPH lesser than the actual speed. I have tested the speedometer against 3 different radars that are part of some of the speed signs in oregon. I first realized this when I felt I was traveling faster than what the speedometer reported.”
NHTSA complaint #10551723, filed 2013-11, 30 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10241797Aug 1, 2023On certain Sonata hybrid (YF HEV) vehicles, the HEV safety plug or power relay assembly (PRA) may cause the following symptoms and one or more current related DTCs. Follow the…
- 10210206Mar 10, 2022Certain vehicles listed below may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or…
- 10210205Mar 8, 2022Hyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal engine…
- 10207803Jan 3, 2022Hyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal engine…
- 10179244Aug 10, 2020This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.
- 10174808Apr 23, 2020This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: ⢠A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. ⢠A 30 Day…
- 10172227Feb 20, 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…
- 10170883Jan 16, 2020This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common…
- 10169380Nov 15, 2019If you are servicing a vehicle with the DTC or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure to diagnose the condition. ? Diagnostic trouble codes: ?P0705 - Range switch…
- 10165453Aug 9, 2019This bulletin provides instructions for a Battery Management System (BMS) software update to optimize DTC P1B70 - HEV Battery Voltage Too Low diagnostic control logic.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 36% |
| 2024 | 1 | 11% |
| 2023 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 11 | 58% |
| 2021 | 25 | 45% |
| 2020 | 6 | 38% |
| 2019 | 2 | 40% |
| 2018 | 2 | 22% |
| 2017 | 18 | 22% |
| 2016 | 36 | 27% |
| 2015 | 24 | 44% |
| 2014 | 11 | 39% |
| 2013 | 24 | 22% |
| 2012 | 23 | 15% |
| 2011 | 17 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
40 complaintsBrakes
26 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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