2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Brakes Problems
Brakes account for 29 of 108 complaints (27%) filed on the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, with a median failure mileage of 49,900 miles. NHTSA recall 23V651000 covers brake-related fire risk on this year, with 4 crashes and 3 injuries reported in this area.
- Brakes complaints
- 29
- 27% of 108
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 49,900 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brake pedal travels to the floor with no stopping response, sometimes while parking or driving at low speed, leading to collisions with fixed objects.
- Loss of braking occurs during moderate-speed driving, around 35-40 mph, forcing owners to swerve or use the emergency brake to avoid a crash.
- A rusty-spring or squeaking noise comes from the brake pedal area, most noticeable on cold starts, that dealers could not diagnose.
- Hybrid warning lights, including a 'check hybrid charging system' alert, appear together with brake pedal noise or reduced stopping ability while slowing from highway speed.
- Brake pedal sticks momentarily before grabbing hard, as if the vehicle suddenly slammed to a stop.
When 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid brake complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 29, 2013, latest Aug 11, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
- NHTSA 23V651000Sep 22, 2023Brakes1,649,478 vehiclesPark Outside
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Brakes complaints by Sonata Hybrid model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are brake complaints on the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?
- Brakes make up 27% of all complaints filed for this model year, with 29 complaints out of 108 total.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?
- Yes. Recall 23V651000, reported in 2023, covers brakes on 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid and related models, and advises owners to park outside away from structures until repaired.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 49,900 miles for brake complaints on this model year.
- Did the brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA lists 4 crashes and 3 injuries linked to brake complaints on the 2013 Sonata Hybrid.
- Are brake problems worse on the 2013 model than other Sonata Hybrid years?
- The 2013 model's 27% share of complaints tied to brakes is higher than 2011, 2012, 2016, and 2017, but lower than 2014's 41% share.