general problems of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata - part 1

1. I purchased this vehicle in 2016 and I have had my rear brake lights repaired several times because the rear tail lights continue to go out, this happens regularly. There is no warning lights on the dash to indicate an issue. The only way I learned that my brake lights don't work properly is another motorist driving behind me and almost rear ending me. I have had the rear brake lights repaired by the dealership before. My brakes always smell like burning rubber after driving having me to believe that the lubricant for the brake pads aren't working. 2. The dashboard lights also periodically blinks out without warning. After a few moments it will illuminate again. 3. My seatbelts sometimes doesn't tighten up. I have to pull them several times for them to catch and return after the seatbelt isn't in use.

There is no lights at all on the brake lights but the brake light in the back window stays on all the time the dim head light only lets one side work.

Driver seatbelt doesn’t click and takes tremendous effort and time to get the belt to click into the holder. This is not safe and needs to be replaced ASAP. Afraid the seatbelt will come unclicked if a wreck occurs.

Seatbelt does not recoil.

My 2013 Hyundai Sonata 2 recalls that Hyundai are refusing to fix. My engine has been consuming oil since 10/15/2023. 2-3 quartz oil has to be put in the car every 5 days. Some of the recalls were satisfied on 11/15/2023. I took my car south shore Hyundai located at 360 sunrise hwy, valley stream, NY 11581 on 1/4/2024 they are refusing to replace the engine . My car was under warranty at the time of the recall. However, I never received a letter to notify me of the recall. Everything the recall states my engine has been doing. I reached out to the corporate office with no resolution. Hyundai says I have to be the original owner which is absurd. After careful research I see where they have replaced vehicles similar to this nature free of charge after consumers hired a lawyer, which I can't afford at the moment. My 23 year old daughter uses the car for work and I fear for her safety. I am replacing the fuel injectors and spark plugs today as suggested by the dealer. I am asking for help in getting the engine approval for replacement. Thank you.

The engine knocking plus seat belt doesn’t work.

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that she had initially received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the recall repair was performed. The contact stated that one year after the recall repair was performed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact linked the failure to the recall. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the failure was not related to recall and that the at vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 92,714.

The car start over but was unable to keep power upon hitting gas pedal. The seatbelt would unlatch. The back break lights wouldn’t shut off after turning off engine causing the car battery to lose power.

I bought this Hyundai 2013 Sonata in June of 2020 with 62,500 miles on it. I do not drive very much as have health issues and needed a good car to take my husband with dementia and myself to doctors and stores etc. After just a few months of owning the car the drivers side seatbelt does not retract when it is clicked in. It just stays loose across my chest. Very scary as don't think it will hold me in in case of accident. I am 67 yrs old so not like I abused the seatbelt and I see it is a common problem but a dangerous one. I am on a fixed income and cannot afford to fix it and think with so many complaints about the seatbelt not locking in place or pulling tight like it should Hyundai should be made to fix the seatbelt. After owning the car 3 years I have only put 1500 miles on it as now around 64,500. Thank you.

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v617000 (seat belts) and 20v121000 (fuel system, gasoline) however the parts to do the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact called sport durst Hyundai (4507 durham-chapel hill blvd, durham, nc 27707, (919) 251-5996) and was informed the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Air bag explode by itself effect the the seat belts.

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.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling), 20v121000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 17v152000 (seat belts). The contact stated while driving at 40 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact swerved into oncoming traffic to prevent an accident. The vehicle was stopped and the battery disconnected and reconnected however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

Airbag didn't deploy and the seatbelt released me I bump my head on the side of the door blank out and was awaken when my head hit the dash . Car is total.

Driver side seat belt in not buckling.

My seat belt is fraying this started happening in July. We have owned this car since 2014. The first image is my cars seat belt the second image is the one I bought used from a auto repair shop and it appears to have the same issue.

The seatbelt retractor won’t click for my seatbelt to stay in.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. Prior to purchasing the vehicle, the contact was not informed that it was included in NHTSA campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags) and service campaign number: 953 (ecm & cluster update-engine monitoring logic product improvement). Shortly after it was purchased, the vehicle stalled without warning due to engine failure. Auffenberg Hyundai (1300 central park dr, o'fallon, IL 62269, (618) 622-9001) was notified of the failure and was to follow-up with a response within 48 hours from the manufacturer. The contact was left without a vehicle and was waiting for the dealer and the manufacturer to determine if there was an option of a loaner vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was to provide a follow-up response to the dealer and the vehicle owner. The failure mileage was not available.

I made appointment for my recalls but at the appointment the dealership didn't do nothing but switch my oil stick and lie about fixing the recalls I called Hyundai compliant department still nothing done but I have pics of old oil light still on airbag I just wanted my recalls done instead of a lie I also contacted bbb for assistance but still no help.

The vehicle has been at the dealer for more than 60 days and the manufacturer will not proceed with the repair of the safety recalls.

The vehicle has been at the dealer for more than 60 days and the manufacturer will not process the car for the safety recalls.

The vehicle has seat belt and airbag recalls and the manufacturer has refused to complete them on the car. They had the car in a dealership for 90 days and have not completed the recalls on the car. I would like them to move forward and complete the work on the car so that I can get it removed from the repairing dealership.

2013 Hyundai Sonata. Consumer writes in regards to seatbelt anchor pretensioner safety recall.

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v121000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to modern Hyundai of concord dealer located at 965 concord pkwy s. , concord, nc 28027 and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact also stated that the driver's side seat belt failed to retract and the same dealer stated that there was no recall for the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Having a difficult time with seatbelts, driver and passenger side. It takes numerous attempt to fasten the seatbelts. Sometimes when I think its fasten, it snaps open.

Transmission fluid sensor a circuit range/performance car is jerking when driving.

Knocking noise from engine while driving seat belt on drivers side will not rewind hangs up.

Engine failed: loud noise, rattling sound, inability to accelerate beyond 45mph. Two shops we took it to diagnosed as engine failed, replace engine . . . Based on compression test, stethoscope to engine, etc. The car was being driven on a highway, when the noise started, lack of acceleration was felt, driver pulled off the highway, and drove slowly up to a nearby parking lot. We actually drove 12 miles on city streets to a mechanic shop we knew who gave the first diagnosis.

The manufacturer of my car has failed to remedy multiple safety recalls for my vehicle in a timely manner. The known recalls were issued in 2017, and are recall #162 and #169.

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v137000 after the air bag warning light had been flashing and remaining lit. (seat belts, air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The Hyundai motor America located at (10550 talbert Ave, fountain valley, CA 92708 (714) 965-3000) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. "parts distribution disconnect". As.

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact recieved notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). However, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The Hyundai dealer located in Hyundai motor America (540) 752-0859 1120 International pkwy # 125, fredericksburg, va 22406 was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and were not able to confimr when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. (parts distribution). Jw.

Tl-the contact owned a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light, the vehicle was rear-ended which caused the vehicle to strike the vehicle ahead. The air bags deployed. The contact stated that the seat belt restraint system failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that the seat belt support fractured. The contact stated that the front passenger's seat fractured. The contact sustained a concussion, a hematoma on the forehead and swelling on the brain. The passenger sustained injuries to the head and swelling when her head struck the windshield. Two additional passengers in the rear seat of the vehicle sustained minor injuries. The contact and passenger sought medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer was contacted or notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,500. The vehicle was destroyed. Ah.

Tl - the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph she swerved in order to avoid a deer and the front of her vehicle struck a tree and the air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that she received a campaign notification number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). A police report was filed and the contact sustained right arm and neck injuries. The vehicle was towed by an unknown agency to their tow yard and the vehicle was a total loss. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000. Jc.

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A dealer was not made aware of the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect. Ad.

Tl-the contact owned a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph downhill, a deer suddenly appeared. The contact attempting to avoid the animal turned the vehicle to the right in to a ditch flipping the vehicle over four times. None of the frontal, nor side air bags deployed. The police was present and a report was issued. No ambulances, nor fire department were present. The contact was driven by a family member to the hospital and strain upper and lower back and an ankle contusion were diagnosed, the contact was treated and released. The dealer was not informed of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and it was destroyed as per insurance company and towed to a lot. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000. Bp.