2013 Hyundai Sonata Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 94about this part
- Share
- 5%of 1,917 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,555miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 94 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata, 5% of the 1,917 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,555 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Out of no where the transmission started to give me issues. It now takes longer for the gear to change from a stop, reving my car past 4,000 RPM's to 5,000rpm's. When breaking the gears jerk when lowering, and when driving with cruise control, my car will not stay the same pace. It wil lag or it will kick higher, either way making my car jerk.”
NHTSA complaint #11337590, filed 2020-07, 193,000 miles“Ikus bought car 3 weeks ago 11000 dollars was comming home was turning left in my neighborhood an motor died I could barley turn wheel was almost hit by a semi truck doing 50 MPH an then almost wrecked I zcoudnt turn wheel back straight because no power because engine failure I coudve died or someone who didnt havee same stremgh to turn wheel im poor now poorer car payment no car”
NHTSA complaint #11408284, filed 2021-04, 70,000 miles“I was at a fast food drive thru I had my car in park because the line was long once I tried to pull up my wouldnt move the gears was sliding up and down and I didnt understand why. I had my kids in the car 4 hours later a tow truck came and tow the car and it cost me $100 bucks its been two months and my car still do not shift”
NHTSA complaint #11341583, filed 2020-07, 148,000 miles“I have been noticing a exhaust smell every time I start my car, it gets worse after I drive, then get out of the car... I can't stand on the passenger side of my car because the smell is so bad. Its a 2013 I get regular oil changes and check ups... Also, I have noticed when I put my car into gear there is a clunking sound.”
NHTSA complaint #11099118, filed 2018-06, 39,000 miles“The engine needs to be replaced. Broke down while driving on a city street. The car has less than 80000 miles. I gave this car to my son so evidently the power train warranty is gone. My complaint is that this engine should have lasted longer. That is what Hyundai claims.”
NHTSA complaint #11385672, filed 2020-12, 78,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V434000Jul 18, 2014Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, through May 29, 2014. In the…Covers: Hyundai Sonata 2011–2014
Related service bulletins
- 10253275Apr 9, 2024This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with Incorrect Ratio DTC (transmission clutch slip in gear above limit) listed on…
- 10241874Aug 17, 2023Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), in response…
- 10182299Oct 5, 2020This bulletin provides the procedure to identify the correct transmission part number for 2013~14 Sonata (YF) 2.4L by referring to the transmission number. Some transmissions…
- 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…
- 10165455Aug 12, 2019If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a ?Check Engine? light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 18% |
| 2024 | 6 | 13% |
| 2023 | 17 | 19% |
| 2022 | 24 | 25% |
| 2021 | 25 | 19% |
| 2020 | 24 | 13% |
| 2019 | 8 | 5% |
| 2018 | 40 | 11% |
| 2017 | 56 | 7% |
| 2016 | 59 | 8% |
| 2015 | 135 | 12% |
| 2014 | 55 | 7% |
| 2013 | 94 | 5% |
| 2012 | 97 | 6% |
| 2011 | 173 | 5% |
| 2010 | 21 | 6% |
| 2009 | 41 | 9% |
| 2008 | 14 | 3% |
| 2007 | 9 | 1% |
| 2006 | 22 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 10 | 5% |
| 2003 | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 | 11 | 3% |
| 2001 | 18 | 9% |
| 2000 | 19 | 7% |
| 1999 | 14 | 11% |
| 1998 | 12 | 24% |
| 1997 | 9 | 18% |
| 1996 | 5 | 22% |
| 1995 | 15 | 23% |
| 1993 | 9 | 35% |
| 1992 | 5 | 23% |
| 1991 | 7 | 24% |
| 1990 | 7 | 44% |
| 1989 | 2 | 18% |
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 complaintsVehicle speed control
86 complaintsSeat belts
62 complaintsBody and structure
50 complaintsSuspension
48 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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