2013 Hyundai Sonata fuel system, gasoline problems
73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2013 Hyundai Sonata — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact’s wife stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a fuel odor coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the high-pressure fuel pipe was leaking…”
filed Mar 18, 2026
“See attached document for complaint. I am reporting a safety incident involving my 2013 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T (VIN# [XXX] ), which was subject to an open recall at the time of sale. On XXXXXXXXXXXXXX, the vehicle stalled and caught fire within minutes. It was declared a total loss. Two…”
filed Sep 24, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Low pressure fuel hose that connects the low pressure fuel pump to the direct injection…Campaign 22V312000 · May 6, 2022
- Low pressure fuel hose that connects the low pressure fuel pump to the direct injection…Campaign 20V121000 · Feb 28, 2020
- High pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged…Campaign 18V934000 · Dec 28, 2018
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Sonata years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Sonata | 6 | 7% |
| 2022 Sonata | 5 | 5% |
| 2021 Sonata | 11 | 9% |
| 2020 Sonata | 12 | 7% |
| 2018 Sonata | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Sonata | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Sonata | 9 | 1% |
| 2014 Sonata | 38 | 5% |
| 2012 Sonata | 14 | 1% |
| 2011 Sonata | 27 | 1% |
| 2010 Sonata | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 Sonata | 9 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Hyundai Sonata
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.