How many seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata?

NHTSA lists 61 seat belt complaints for the 2013 Sonata, which is 3% of the 1,910 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a seat belt recall for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata?

Yes. Recall 17V152000 covers seat belt linkages detaching from the anchor pretensioner on 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles, and recall 17V617000 followed to re-verify that repair on vehicles previously fixed under 17V-152.

Have seat belt problems caused crashes or injuries on the 2013 Sonata?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 8 crashes and 10 injuries reported for the 2013 Sonata.

At what mileage do seat belt failures typically show up on the 2013 Sonata?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 88,622 miles.

How does the 2013 Sonata compare to other model years for seat belt complaints?

The 2013 Sonata's 61 seat belt complaints (3% share) sit below the 2011 Sonata's 106 complaints (3% share) and 2012 Sonata's 74 complaints (5% share), but above later years like 2016 through 2021, which had 9 or fewer complaints each.

2013 Hyundai Sonata Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA lists 61 seat belt complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata, 3% of that year's total complaints, linked to 8 crashes and 10 injuries. Two recalls (17V152000 and 17V617000) address seat belt linkages detaching from the anchor pretensioner.

Seat Belts complaints: 61; 3% of 1,910
Crashes reported: 8
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 10
Median mileage: 88,622 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical seat belt symptoms owners report

Front passenger or driver seat belt detaches from the floorboard or anchor point during a crash, failing to restrain the occupant.
Seat belt buckle plastic piece fractures and the belt fully detaches from its mount.
Seat belt fails to restrain on impact even in low-speed rear-end collisions, sometimes alongside airbags that do not deploy.
Seat belt support structure near the front passenger seat fractures after a rear-end crash.
Driver's side seat belt fails to retract properly and gets caught in the door.
Front seat belt buckles reported as positioned too low to reach easily below the center console.

When 2013 Hyundai Sonata seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 11, 2013, latest May 9, 2025.

61 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2013 to May 2025; peak May 2019 (8).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata

NHTSA 17V617000Oct 4, 2017Seat Belts443,545 vehicles
Seat belts:pretensioner
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152. The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
Risk: If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 169.
NHTSA 17V152000Mar 8, 2017Seat Belts977,778 vehicles
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will inspect the connection between the seat belt linkages and the seat belt anchor pretensioners, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 7, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for the recall is 160.

Seat Belts complaints by Sonata model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20053 (2%)
2006102 (10%)
200760 (9%)
200819 (4%)
20098 (2%)
20100 (0%)
2011106 (3%)
201274 (5%)
201361 (3%)
201425 (3%)
201521 (2%)
20169 (1%)
20178 (1%)
20188 (2%)
20195 (3%)
20201 (1%)
20212 (2%)
20220 (0%)
20230 (0%)
20241 (2%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata?: NHTSA lists 61 seat belt complaints for the 2013 Sonata, which is 3% of the 1,910 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a seat belt recall for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata?: Yes. Recall 17V152000 covers seat belt linkages detaching from the anchor pretensioner on 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles, and recall 17V617000 followed to re-verify that repair on vehicles previously fixed under 17V-152.
Have seat belt problems caused crashes or injuries on the 2013 Sonata?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 8 crashes and 10 injuries reported for the 2013 Sonata.
At what mileage do seat belt failures typically show up on the 2013 Sonata?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 88,622 miles.
How does the 2013 Sonata compare to other model years for seat belt complaints?: The 2013 Sonata's 61 seat belt complaints (3% share) sit below the 2011 Sonata's 106 complaints (3% share) and 2012 Sonata's 74 complaints (5% share), but above later years like 2016 through 2021, which had 9 or fewer complaints each.