2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 11%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,855miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 11% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,855 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.
“Was driving vehicle and check charging system message displayed on the console. The vehicle lost power, I could not accelerate so I had to manevour to the far right of the freeway to come to a stop. Turned off the vehicle then re started. Check engine light remained on.”
NHTSA complaint #10985550, filed 2017-05, 5 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“Hybrid system warning! Safely stop and do not drive. 1st occurrence miles - 42,143. 2nd occurrence miles - 42,276 this is the second time in a week I'm taking the car into the dealer for the same hybrid malfunction. The car gave me the hybrid warning, then while trying to pull the car over safely, the car lost all power and stalled. This occurred on a busy city street. Steering is also an issue, the car does not track strait. The car's steering constantly has to be corrected to track strait.”
NHTSA complaint #10884666, filed 2016-07, 42,143 miles“Car has 65k miles. Warning chime came on, total loss of power, pulled of road safely. Warning light on dash came on ... Hybrid system warning...safely stop... Do not drive...then....check brake....then back to hybrid system warning...do not drive....then back to check brake. And on and on. I shut off the car after a minute and restarted car drove another several miles and then same situation. I have seen a video post on youtube and have seen other posts as well and one with a vehicle having only 3500 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11023525, filed 2017-09, 65,667 miles“The Sonata Hybrid has a major flaw and it's the gas mileage. I was told I would get at least 45 mpg with sensible driving and that was a lie. On cold damp morning and after a cold fog there would be condensation all over the front and back windshields to the point where water droplets would run onto the dashboards and back seats. Also the car has a safety issue with the low beam head lights at night especially in the country. At 50 MPH you out run your head lights and can't see far enough ahead of you to stop in time if something runs across in front of you.”
NHTSA complaint #10692731, filed 2015-03, 18,455 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10201472Aug 3, 20212011-2015MY Sonata Hybrid (YFE) vehicles Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) system may exceed its capacity in certain situations. This campaign provides information on the…
- 10201466Aug 3, 20212011-2015MY Sonata Hybrid (YF HEV) vehicles Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) system may exceed its capacity in certain situations. This bulletin provides the procedure to…
- 10110937Mar 9, 2017Some Veloster (FS) and Sonata Hybrid (YF HEV) vehicles may experience a check engine warning light ON with any of the following DTCs found stored: ? P0442 - Evaporative System…
- 10117922Jan 13, 2017Hyundai has launched a service campaign to inspect and if needed, repair the evaporative emissions canister and bracket on certain model year 2011? 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 11% |
| 2023 | 3 | 20% |
| 2022 | 4 | 21% |
| 2021 | 5 | 9% |
| 2020 | 1 | 6% |
| 2019 | 2 | 40% |
| 2018 | 1 | 11% |
| 2017 | 7 | 9% |
| 2016 | 7 | 5% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 | 12 | 11% |
| 2012 | 5 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
40 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 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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