2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid service brakes problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle’s ABS system is engaging autonomously, causing the car to brake without any driver input. The dealer stated it was: BRAKE ACTUATION UNIT AND HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT BLEEDING AND PROGRAMING”
filed Jun 17, 2026
“On 05/10/2018, I noticed severe vibration and clunking in steering wheel. Brought vehicle to hyundai dealer and they replaced the flexible coupling in the steering column due to wear. On 08/08/2018, I brought the vehicle to the hyundai dealer for routine service and asked them to check the brakes…”
filed Sep 25, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an…Campaign 23V651000 · Sep 22, 2023
Service Brakes problems in other Sonata Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sonata Hybrid | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 Sonata Hybrid | 4 | 5% |
| 2016 Sonata Hybrid | 7 | 5% |
| 2015 Sonata Hybrid | 8 | 16% |
| 2014 Sonata Hybrid | 5 | 19% |
| 2012 Sonata Hybrid | 12 | 8% |
| 2011 Sonata Hybrid | 13 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.