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2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 108 total for the year
Median mileage
22,600miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 2% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,600 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“On 19 jul 2013, an insured driver on my auto policy was driving in north dakota and hit a deer. The right fender, right headlight, hood and bumper were damaged. She called me & I told her if it was safe to drive, to continue driving. She kept driving and then the overheating light came on. She pulled the car over in less than a minute. She called me again & I told her to call Hyundai roadside assistance. The vehicle was towed to abra in bismarck, nd. They repaired the vehicle. The cost was $9760.00. …”

NHTSA complaint #10758485, filed 2015-08, 28,000 miles

“Rear taillight assemblies x 4 {left and right trunk hood assemblies and the outer turn signal/brakelight assemblies) have pooling of water and condensation/debris buildup inside the lens covers. Also noticed condensation and liquid buildup within the license plate illumination lenses. Very concerning as these are electrical components that are contained near the high-voltage lithium battery contained within the trunk space.”

NHTSA complaint #10705910, filed 2015-04, 17,200 miles

Related service bulletins

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024111%
2018222%
201734%
201675%
201414%
201322%
201221%
201111%

Other parts of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Engine
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEquipment
3 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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