2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 13%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,167miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 13% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,167 miles. 3 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.
“Engine shut off and battery only lets you go 1/4 mile pulled into parking lot turned car off waited 5 minutes and car started back up. Took car to dealer but could not find anything wrong told me to drive it. It happened again in april they had car for 7 days but could not find anything. Told me to drive it. It started again on june17th they say there is nothing wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #10604424, filed 2014-06, 5,000 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“Major failure occurred. I was driving my car when I heard sharp bells ringing from the car dash. Check hybrid systems lights illuminated on dash. The car was in motion when it just stopped. I had no time to pull to the side of the road. I turned it off and on again. I was in the center of the road and it would not move. Good samaritan pushed my car to side of the road. The check brakes light came on. Then the car would not turn on at all. The car would not recognize the key pad light came on. Locks would not operate. The window was stuck in the open position. …”
NHTSA complaint #11170196, filed 2019-01, 57,334 miles“Takata recall, my car was totaled out in a car accident on july 24, 2018. As the result of the person in front of me was driving and had to come to a complete stop multiple times attempting to find the turn she was looking for. It was a unit in between us allowing me to make a complete stop without hitting her. In the process of me hitting breaks my engine reved really high causing my car to speed up instead of stop. The back tired were even spinning with my foot on the breaks. As a result my car slammed into her rear end without me having any control period. …”
NHTSA complaint #11123576, filed 2018-08, 78,369 miles“I was driving on a interstate and suddenly I see hybrid system warning message + check charging system with continuous alarm beep sounds. I had to immediately move to the right most shoulder on the interstate (which I was able to as car was still on with engine running). Once, I moved to the shoulder, I turned off the engine and restarted the car with check engine light. It would turn on fine but wouldn't move and immediately it throws up the error. I have attached the pics for reference. Since car didn't turn off in the middle of highway, I was safely able to move it to the curb. …”
NHTSA complaint #10957914, filed 2017-03, 44,602 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10243376Sep 27, 2023Certain 2013-2015MY Sonata Hybrid (YF HEV) vehicles may exhibit warning lights on while driving and the inability to restart the ignition after it has been turned off when…
- 10243375Sep 27, 2023Certain Sonata Hybrid (YF HEV) vehicles may exhibit warning lights on while driving and the inability to restart the ignition after it has been turned off when stopped. This…
- 10238380Jun 9, 2023On certain Sonata hybrid (YF HEV) vehicles, the HEV safety plug or power relay assembly (PRA) may cause the following symptoms and one or more current related DTCs. Follow the…
- 10190049Mar 30, 2021The Powertrain warranty coverage for certain engine repairs and/or replacement where the engine damage, defect, or failure is related to connecting rod bearing wear, has been…
- 10176194May 21, 2020If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with the following symptoms and DTC, follow the Service Procedure on Page 4. ï· Check Engine light on ï· DTC P0880/P088000 - TCM…
- 10174807Apr 17, 2020The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
- 10174799Apr 9, 2020If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related…
- 10172227Feb 20, 2020If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related…
- 10170899Jan 2, 2020This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and repair a transaxle for the following Incorrect Ratio DTC (transaxle clutch slipping more than 200 rpm in gear).
- 10170511Dec 17, 2019If you are servicing a vehicle with a transmission slipping concern, follow the Service Procedure shown below and perform a stall test. This TSB provides a procedure to test each…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 11% |
| 2023 | 3 | 20% |
| 2022 | 2 | 11% |
| 2021 | 4 | 7% |
| 2019 | 2 | 40% |
| 2018 | 1 | 11% |
| 2017 | 10 | 12% |
| 2016 | 14 | 11% |
| 2015 | 7 | 13% |
| 2014 | 1 | 4% |
| 2013 | 14 | 13% |
| 2012 | 31 | 20% |
| 2011 | 10 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
40 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsElectrical system
24 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 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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