2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid service brakes, hydraulic problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the malfunction indicator and coolant temperature warning lights illuminated, and the engine overheated and shuddered abnormally. There was smoke and an abnormal ticking sound coming from underneath the hood of…”
filed Aug 11, 2026
“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available…”
filed Jul 9, 2024
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, Hydraulic problems in other Sonata Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sonata Hybrid | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Sonata Hybrid | 5 | 10% |
| 2014 Sonata Hybrid | 5 | 19% |
| 2012 Sonata Hybrid | 12 | 8% |
| 2011 Sonata Hybrid | 5 | 5% |
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.