2013 Hyundai Sonata Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,917 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,504miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata, 0% of the 1,917 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,504 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.
“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the gear shifter would independently move from drive to first gear, causing the vehicle to decelerate. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 14v434000 (power train). Also, when attempting to start the vehicle, the key became lodged in the ignition and failed to turn. The contact had to make several attempts before the vehicle restarted. …”
NHTSA complaint #10638646, filed 2014-09, 17,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side seat belt buckles were too low to reach. The contact stated that she had to reach down below the center console to reach the buckle, making it harder to set or release the seat belt. The contact asked the manufacturer for an extension to the buckle and was told that there was not an extender available. The contact also stated that the passenger side seat could not be raised once it was reclined, causing the passenger to sit with their face directly in front of the air bag compartment. …”
NHTSA complaint #10509642, filed 2013-04, 8 milesSeats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 16 | 9% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 14 | 1% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 | 5 | 0% |
| 2011 | 15 | 0% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 8 | 2% |
| 2007 | 19 | 3% |
| 2006 | 13 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata
739 complaintsSteering
342 complaintsElectrical system
261 complaintsFuel system
211 complaintsExterior lighting
197 complaintsOther or unknown
181 complaintsBrakes
149 complaintsAir bags
104 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
94 complaintsVehicle speed control
86 complaintsSeat belts
62 complaintsBody and structure
50 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata
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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