Radiator problems of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata

Four problems related to radiator 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 Radiator problem

Failure Date: 07/13/2020

Driving down hwy going locally about 45 mph , heard burst of air and water and car stalled and checked engine area and water and radiator everywhere and it will not crank. Unknown this is a recalled motor that was replaced in 2018 for a engine recall as well, prior to having this vehicle in for serotonin the steering collum replaced and the dashboard light that has intentionally be coming off and on at months of time out and only seconds of being working properly,.

2 Radiator problem

Failure Date: 10/08/2019

While driving out of town 2 hours away from home on major highway car suddenly stopped. Had my 3 children in the back and had to get in the middle lane and turn my hazards on and call a town truck. I had to pay 300 dollars to get the car towed home. While searching online I saw a engine recall and several other recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata. I called the Hyundai recall line and they set up an appointment to have the car checked out. I called Hyundai and asked if they had any tow services that they provided, they stated that I would have to pay for tow services so I then payed 60 dollars to have the car towed to Hyundai by aaa which Hyundai advices. Hyundai called and informed me the next day that they put it on the machine and that it was the engine that failed and they would have to order an engine from Hyundai they also informed me that I would be charged 150 dollars for them to get the key fob to work to the car. After Hyundai received the new engine they called and informed me that they are unable to pull the engine in and out of the car due to from end damage which included the radiator, motor blower, and head gasket and that I would have to agree to pay 2895 dollars for them to even put the engine in the car. He asked me if the dealership I bought the car from had reported any wrecks where the front end could be damaged. I then explained to the manager of Hyundai mechanics that I have a clear blue title and in order for there to be a wreck that caused front end damage I would by law have to have a savage title. I was sold the car as is from car lot but was informed there were no accident and had been certified tested. Looking online and speaking with another mechanic I was informed that radiator motor blower and head gasket are are causes due to an car running hot from engine failure. Speaking with corporate they made false promises and then declined.

3 Radiator problem

Failure Date: 12/17/2018

First incident involves a vehicle in motion that suddenly shut down on me and I was on the interstate I had to cruise off the exit into a parking space. Car would not start back ended up taking it to the dealership and had to replace the radiator. Few months flowing that I'm headed into work and my car start smoking out of nowhere and starts rattling I pull over to the gas station and check my fluids all are full. I get the car towed to dealership all of a sudden I need a new engine. There's been several recalls for engine failures so I would like my car to be checked as well. This is a costly repair to come out of nowhere especially when I keep up with oil changes etc.

4 Radiator problem

Failure Date: 10/12/2017

2013 Hyundai Sonata. Consumer writes in regards to engine oil cooler. The consumer stated there were metal shaving found in the sum pan and oil coolant mixing in the radiator. On a seperate occasion engine oil was found in the coolant system. Another, occasion oil was again entering the coolant system and the vehicle would lose power. The radiator was cracked. The vehicle was repaired, but still experienced failures.




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