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2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Seats Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 108 total for the year
Median mileage
27,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the seats of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 1% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.

“Two weeks ago the rear left seat spontaneously caught fire while driving. I believe this was caused by the seat warmers but the case is still under investigation. Hyundai corporate america has been extremely unresponsive to this issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10778885, filed 2015-09, 27,000 miles

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202519%
201311%
201211%

Other parts of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Engine
40 complaints
Brakes
26 complaints
Electrical system
24 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
14 complaints
Fuel system
12 complaints
Steering
11 complaints
Other or unknown
10 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Electronic stability control
3 complaints
Equipment
3 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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