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2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Body and structure Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
4%of 108 total for the year
Median mileage
20,338miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 4% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,338 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 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.

“My husband and I were driving on interstate 81 south near woodstock, va on sunday morning, june 24, 2018. The car began making a knocking sound, then we lost power. By the time we were able to pull over, the engine was on fire. The entire car ended up burning. The va state police, vdot, and fire department responded and I-81 south was shut down for a time. I purchased my car new and did all required maintenance per factory recommendation including oil changes, tire rotations, etc. By the Hyundai dealer in bowie, md. …”

NHTSA complaint #11104473, filed 2018-06, 91,000 miles

“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

“I was traveling home returning from a doctors visit and pulled into a restaurant. When backing out of the parking lot I heard a scrape or drag under the right front wheel. I straightened the wheels and left the parking lot. I traveled a short distance and heard the noise again. I stopped and looked at the right front wheel and under the fender. I found that a piece of the plastic undercover under the wheel well had come loose and was dragging and pulled loose. I looked again and the complete underside plastic material of the fender well was loose and the fender had separated from the bumper. …”

NHTSA complaint #10562526, filed 2014-02, 4,033 miles

“The biggest problem is the blind spot it is becoming extremely difficult to drive and change lanes as the blind spot is not at all visible even if you change the seating position. I wish they change the blind spot mirrors.”

NHTSA complaint #10652520, filed 2014-11, 12,677 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202519%
2024222%
202112%
201711%
201622%
201512%
201344%
201243%
201111%

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
Electronic stability control
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Exterior 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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