2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 3% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“As I started to slow down from 75mph the car started to beep and the ready light was flashing. Many indicator lights came on to include the battery indicator light, and the amber box with a wrench in it. It said check hybrid charging system and safely pull over as the car slowed down the car would no longer go forward, the lights dimmed and would no longer accelerate.”
NHTSA complaint #10795272, filed 2015-11, 41,000 miles“Car was purchased on 9/10/2016 used. It was driven for three days. When putting the car in park this warning msg came up hybrid system warning safely stop and do not drive! . This happened a few times the car was taken to dealership on 9/19. They could not duplicate so it was returned. I was informed if it happened again to bring it in. The warning came on again so it was taken to dealership on 10/09. They could not duplicate it again so they had it for a week tested it every way possible including driving it for a week. …”
NHTSA complaint #10919322, filed 2016-10, 70,000 miles“Around a year ago (feb 14, 2018), I received a message hybrid system warning, please stop now . My car shut down and thank god, I was pulling into my apartment complex. My car was inspected and was told it was the tps system. That was replaced and I was on my way. Over 7 months ago (july 2018), I received the same message; hybrid system warning, please stop vehicle now . After the warning, my car stopped immediately and this time the road was clear and I was able to coast to the side of the road. After thornton road Hyundai inspected my care again, this time they stated it was the motor. …”
NHTSA complaint #11193408, filed 2019-04Electronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
40 complaintsBrakes
26 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 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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