How many 2013 Hyundai Sonata owners complained about visibility and wipers issues?

NHTSA lists 21 complaints in this area for the 2013 Sonata, about 1% of the 1,910 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata sunroof?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2013 Sonata, despite multiple sunroof-shattering complaints.

What is the most common visibility problem on the 2013 Hyundai Sonata?

The most frequently described problem is the panoramic sunroof glass shattering or exploding while driving or parked, based on sample NHTSA complaints.

At what mileage do these problems usually happen?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 55,950 for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2013 Sonata.

Were there any injuries linked to these complaints?

Yes, NHTSA records 2 injuries and 1 fire among the 21 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Sonata.

2013 Hyundai Sonata Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 21 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata, about 1% of its 1,910 total complaints that year. The dominant pattern is sunroof glass shattering or exploding while driving, with a median failure mileage of 55,950. No related recall is listed for this area.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 21; 1% of 1,910
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 55,950 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Panoramic sunroof glass suddenly shatters or explodes with a loud bang while driving at highway speed, with no apparent road hazard.
Shattered sunroof glass falls inside and outside the cabin, in one case causing glass injuries to the driver and a passenger.
Sunroof has cracked or collapsed while the vehicle was parked, including one case with light snow or ice on the roof.
Interior dashboard reflects onto the windshield during daylight driving, described as a severe visual distraction.
Headlights flicker, dim, or shut off completely while driving, including during a turn, with dealers unable to find the cause.

When 2013 Hyundai Sonata visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 21, 2012, latest Feb 16, 2023.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2012 to Feb 2023; peak Mar 2018 (3).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Sonata model year

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

20053 (2%)
2006186 (18%)
2007141 (20%)
200896 (23%)
200919 (4%)
20103 (1%)
201124 (1%)
201222 (1%)
201321 (1%)
201410 (1%)
201529 (3%)
201610 (1%)
20173 (0%)
20185 (1%)
20193 (2%)
20207 (4%)
202112 (9%)
20223 (3%)
20230 (0%)
20241 (2%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2013 Hyundai Sonata owners complained about visibility and wipers issues?: NHTSA lists 21 complaints in this area for the 2013 Sonata, about 1% of the 1,910 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata sunroof?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2013 Sonata, despite multiple sunroof-shattering complaints.
What is the most common visibility problem on the 2013 Hyundai Sonata?: The most frequently described problem is the panoramic sunroof glass shattering or exploding while driving or parked, based on sample NHTSA complaints.
At what mileage do these problems usually happen?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 55,950 for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2013 Sonata.
Were there any injuries linked to these complaints?: Yes, NHTSA records 2 injuries and 1 fire among the 21 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Sonata.