Car Stall problems of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata

33 problems related to car stall have been reported for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the 2013 Sonata.

1 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 11/09/2021

I have a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The car stalled in the middle of the highway. I had the car towed to my mechanic, they did a diagnostic test on the car and they found nothing to be wrong with the vehicle, but they did find shavings of medals pieces in the engine. The mechanic told me to tow my car to the dealership where I bought it from and have them look at it because they had many cars; Sonatas where the engine just completely went out. The car did stall in the middle of the highway putting me at-risk and I did not feel safe. I had many recalls on this car before, by far this was the most dangerous because I had a minor in the car. This has been an on going problem with Hyundai Sonata engines where they completely go out. It happened with my last Hyundai Sonata that I bought from the dealership where the engine went out. This is my second car from inver grove Hyundai. Its stressful and a frustrating situation.

2 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 03/14/2021

Car stalled while driving approximately 25 mph in city. All dashlights illuminated. Once pulled over, I attempted to start the engine which caused large amounts of black smoke to come out from under the hood. Smoke smelled like an elecrical fire. This issue occured 2 hours ago.

3 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 11/11/2020

While the car was in motion, the warning sign came on the display with the following message: hybrid system failure. Stop. Do not drive. Less than 10 seconds after the warning, the car lost power and stalled in the middle of the street. There was not enough time to pull the car to safety.

4 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 20-30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was determined a bearing replacement was needed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 120,000.

5 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph. The vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer inland empire Hyundai located at 25072 redlands blvd, loma linda, CA 92354, was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 140,000.

6 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 06/04/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine seized. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 20v121000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact informed thornton road Hyundai (669 thornton rd, lithia springs, GA 3012), of the failure and the contact was informed to schedule an appointment to have the vehicle diagnosed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not repaired due to parts not being available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

7 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 05/11/2020

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the engine was replaced on April 23, 2020 at webb Hyundai merrillville (1000 81st Ave, merrillville, in 46410, 219-736-2277). The contact stated that on occasions after the engine was replaced, the rpm would rev up however, the vehicle failed to respond with accelerator pedal depressed. Additionally, the brake lamp bulbs were being replaced frequently. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 127,000.

8 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 04/23/2020

Every time that I drive my vehicle my car stalls and it almost cause me to wreck. I had fuel pump problem in which I spent over $1,000 to get fixed is still having issues and the Hyundai will not refund me my money knowing that the fuel pump has a recall. They have constantly been giving me the run around.

9 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 03/28/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, an audible chime was heard. Several unknown warning lights started to flash. Also displayed was a message which stated that hybrid safely stop-do not drive and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to crenshaw Hyundai located at (330 huffman mill road, burlington, nc 27215), however, a diagnostic test was still pending. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

10 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2019

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while the driver was driving, an unknown noise was coming from the engine, the vehicle stalled and all warning indicator lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the engine rod failed. The contact mention that the vehicle engine sensor was previously repaired at pohanka Hyundai dealer, (1770 ritchie station CT, capital heights, MD 20743, (301) 899-0480). The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. Aw.

11 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 08/23/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 62 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed while attempting to pass another vehicle. The vehicle started to vibrate abnormally, failed to respond, and stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to lee Hyundai of goldsboro (located at 304 n oak forest rd, goldsboro, nc 27534, (866) 789-1488), but had not yet been diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,800.

12 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle would not properly accelerate and stalled suddenly. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who indicated that no oil was present in the engine. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was serviced for a faulty starter and engine turbo charger by an independent mechanic. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,678.

13 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 02/14/2019

While accelerating on a busy road suddenly my vehicle stalled, multiple warning lights came on, and I was unable to restart my vehicle. I was able to keep control of the vehicle but all options to accelerate or continue driving were gone. There was no advanced indicators that this was going to occur.

14 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 02/11/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

15 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 12/05/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The traction control and brake warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while the vehicle was idle and after activating the headlamp switch. The vehicle was not taken tp be diagnosed. Bentley Hyundai located at (3805 university dr, hunstville, al 35816, (256)713-0505) and the manufacturer were notified of the failures. The contact indicated that the engine was previously replaced under NHTSA campaign number: 17v226000 (engine). The failure mileage was 80,000.

16 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 10/12/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled and smoke was present under the hood. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer (joe pecheles Hyundai, 203 s. E. Greenville blvd, greenville, nc) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 179,000.

17 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2018

I was driving down the road and crossed over some railroad tracks. Once I crossed the railroad tracks and began to come up a hill, my car began to stall. Suddenly, my car's gas pedal would not work, then my brakes stopped working, and then all of my dashboard lights came on (as picture) I was going about 45 mph and I had no way of stopping my vehicle and had to use my emergency brake to stop my vehicle. I got my car to stop in the middle of the road and I could not crank my car up or move it out of the road. I could not turn my steering wheel and my whole car locked up and became unmovable. I do not understand why everything else failed and I almost wrecked into a wooded area in the middle of a curve on the busy road. I had to call police to control traffic and to keep me and my vehicle safe. I went to tuscaloosa Hyundai in alabama and they said that my cars engine suddenly went out.

18 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 06/14/2018

In just over 18 months of ownership, we have had to change brake lights at minimum 9 times. We have been told by one mechanic that it's an electrical issue but the dealership said that it wasn't. A third mechanic stated that it is an electrical issue. Currently, the brake light socket wiring is burned requiring replacement of the entire brake light housing unit. For the numerous complaints noted on the internet, this should be replaced by Hyundai and should not be an expense to owners. Additionally, my car stalled suddenly ( the engine seized ) and the repair (replacement of engine) was covered by Hyundai warranty extension.

19 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 05/08/2018

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai sanata. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to transitowne Hyundai 7420 transit rd, buffalo, NY 14221 (716) 634-3000, where the technician informed the contact that the turbo booster needs to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,00. Dr.

20 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 02/16/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 75 mph, the vehicle stalled and lost all power. All the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle will be towed to the weisner Hyundai dealer at 1645 interstate 45 n #400 in conroe, TX and diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000. The VIN was not provided.

21 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 11/22/2017

Driving down road suddenly stalled and would not crank back and replaced battery still nothing had shop check it out and seems motor has locked.

22 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 09/18/2017

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000. The VIN was not available.

23 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 09/06/2017

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and the engine seized without warning. The vehicle was towed by aaa to haddad Hyundai (689 east st pittsfield, massachusetts 01201) where it was diagnosed as having an engine seizure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vehicle was previously repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling) prior to the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

24 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 08/28/2017

I was driving on a 2 lane hwy, cajalco rd. In riverside county California driving about 50 mph suddenly the car loses all power and stalls out. The vehicle would no longer start. I check engine oil levels where normal. Had to have the car towed to the nearest dealer and I am waiting Hyundai response to how this will be fixed.

25 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 03/21/2017

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While the contact's wife was driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated. The contact's wife was able to restart the vehicle, but it stalled twice before reaching the destination. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there were metal shavings present in the engine oil and the engine needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling) but the contact had not received a notification. The failure mileage was 143,097.

26 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 03/20/2017

Car has begun randomly and unpredictably "stalling" while in motion. Just simply stops moving forward for a few seconds , not responding to gas pedal . This has been both as car starts from stopped position as well as during cruising. Because most of our driving is city, we do not know if car will stall at highway speeds and we are afraid to drive on highways now. Hundai will not attempt any repair because they cannot document the problem. We feel it is either a bad computer or a transmission issue. No repairs have been attempted even though we have been into hundai several times.

27 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2017

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While reversing the vehicle at 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart on the first attempt. The vehicle was driven home and then taken to a local dealer (hoselton auto mall, located at 909 fairport rd, east rochester, new york), but the failure could not be duplicated or diagnosed. The contact took the vehicle to another dealer for a second opinion (vision Hyundai located at 755 ridge rd, webster, NY), but they were also unable to diagnose and duplicate the failure. The failure occurred three times previously. Hoselton auto mall stated that there was no failure with the vehicle. The dealers informed the contact that no remedy was available. The manufacturer was not made aware of failures. The failure mileage was approximately 32,500. Parts distribution disconnect.

28 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 08/12/2016

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine seized and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

29 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 07/24/2016

Driving car on a main street with my kids and without warning lights in dashboard come on and car begins to stall. I try tomove to side of road and park and car as best I can on the side. Car turns off and doesn't turn back on.

30 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 07/22/2016

I was driving home from work on the highway, and approximately 40 minutes into the ride the car struggled to accelerate while I was driving on the highway at about 65-70mph without a warning light or any type of warning display on the dashboard. The car hesitated when I put my foot on the gas to pass another car, or if I slowed down in traffic, it struggled to accelerate above 20 - 40mph. When I reached my exit, and came to a stop light, the gas pedal was all the way to the floor just so I could get up enough speed to go across the light, as well as accelerate so the car in back on me could go as well. The engine would hesitate, and when it did finally reach the right speed it was still not a smooth ride. When I reached my destination, I turned the car off, and turned it back on about 2 hrs later. The car started (with a little hesitation in the engine), although it still struggled to accelerate past 20mph. It was also hesitating, and felt as though it would stall. I drove the car to my mechanic, about a 15 minute trip on local roads. There were a couple of uphill battles, where I could barely get the car up the hill. My mechanic checked to see if there were any codes from the computer, and the code came back as 'turbo under-boost'. The turbo charge is dead. I have a turbo charged engine. Therefore, since the turbo booster is dead, it basically leaves the engine without little power!.

31 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 06/20/2016

Stalling engine and speed cruse control, if you put the speed control on 70mph, it shows your at 65 mph and trasmission; while on motion at 20mph and while accelerating from a stop at a steady increase in speed and it deceleartes by itself.

32 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 04/25/2015

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 50,062.

33 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 04/05/2015

I was driving on road (around 45 mph) and the car stalled and stopped abruptly . Managed to safely pull over the vehicle to the side of the road when I realized the car started to lose power in spite of me trying to accelerate and keep it going. Seconds before car stalled, check engine, oil, eps and battery indicators lighted on. Towed the car to the dealership and they had the car for a week, checked and assured us the car was fine to drive but the incident occurred again while I was driving (around 45 mph) to office on 14 April 2015 and the car odometer reading was showing18385. Same as before check engine, oil, eps and battery indicators lighted on and car stopped abruptly. Would have been life threatening if it would have happened like 10 minutes earlier as I was driving on the highway. This time the car was towed to the dealership again, and was later told that the engine is faulty and needs to be replaced with a brand new engine. Car is still in the dealership.



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