How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2013 Hyundai Sonata have?

NHTSA lists 53 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Sonata, which is 3% of the 1,910 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Sonata's structure or body issues?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this component on the 2013 Sonata.

Did the structure and body problems cause crashes or fires?

Yes. NHTSA data tied to this category shows 5 crashes, 3 fires, and 3 injuries for the 2013 Sonata.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for this component on the 2013 Sonata is 46,008 miles.

2013 Hyundai Sonata Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 53 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata, 3% of that year's 1,910 total complaints. Five crashes, three fires, and three injuries are tied to this category, with a median failure mileage of 46,008. No related recall is listed for this component.

Structure & Body complaints: 53; 3% of 1,910
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 46,009 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Owners describe engine fires that started while driving or parked, in some cases spreading to consume the vehicle.
Some drivers report sudden unintended movement while parking, resulting in low-speed crashes into walls or parked objects.
Owners report the vehicle pulling left and right on its own at highway speeds above 60 mph, requiring firm steering correction.
Front bumpers have separated from the body with no impact, which owners attribute to weak retaining clips.
Interior door handle chrome trim has peeled and left sharp edges that can cut fingers when opening doors.

When 2013 Hyundai Sonata body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 10, 2013, latest Dec 29, 2025.

53 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2013 to Dec 2025; peak Jan 2013 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Sonata model year

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

2010171 (50%)
201198 (3%)
201244 (3%)
201353 (3%)
201424 (3%)
201566 (6%)
201638 (5%)
201754 (7%)
201826 (7%)
20197 (4%)
202030 (17%)
20216 (5%)
20225 (5%)
20235 (6%)
20245 (11%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2013 Hyundai Sonata have?: NHTSA lists 53 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Sonata, which is 3% of the 1,910 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Sonata's structure or body issues?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this component on the 2013 Sonata.
Did the structure and body problems cause crashes or fires?: Yes. NHTSA data tied to this category shows 5 crashes, 3 fires, and 3 injuries for the 2013 Sonata.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for this component on the 2013 Sonata is 46,008 miles.