2013 Hyundai Sonata Brakes Problems
Brakes account for 180 of 1,910 total complaints (9%) on the 2013 Hyundai Sonata, with 11 crashes and 4 injuries reported. NHTSA lists no related recall for this brake issue, and median mileage at failure was 56,000 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 180
- 9% of 1,910
- Crashes reported
- 11
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 56,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal suddenly going spongy or soft, losing stopping power right as they approach a stop, sometimes causing a low-speed collision.
- Some describe the pedal traveling nearly to the floor with little to no braking response at speeds around 35 to 65 mph, resulting in rear-end crashes.
- Several complaints describe the vehicle lurching or surging forward unexpectedly right after the brake pedal was released or depressed while parking, striking objects or other vehicles.
- One owner reported rust found on brake components (calipers) after a crash, linked to road salt exposure.
- A few drivers reported the brakes and steering seizing together during a turn, causing loss of control.
- One complaint noted brake failure at highway speed accompanied by a check engine light and other warning indicators.
When 2013 Hyundai Sonata brake complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 10, 2012, latest Sep 18, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Sonata model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2013 Hyundai Sonata have?
- NHTSA lists 180 brake-related complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata, which is 9% of the 1,910 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2013 Hyundai Sonata brakes?
- No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this brake issue on the 2013 Sonata.
- Did the brake problems cause crashes or injuries?
- Yes. NHTSA data shows 11 crashes, 4 fires, and 4 injuries associated with brake complaints on the 2013 Sonata.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on the 2013 Sonata is 56,000 miles.
- How does the 2013 Sonata compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2013 Sonata's brake complaint share is 9%, lower than 2010 (12%), 2011 (7%), and 2012 (12%), but higher than most years from 2016 onward.