2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Recalls

Make: Hyundai

Model: Sonata Hybrid

Year: 2013

2013 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID

Report Date:: December 01, 2020
Campaign Number:: 20V746000
Component:: ENGINE
Summary:: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.
Consequence Summary:: A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary:: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 198.

Report Date:: October 04, 2017
Campaign Number:: 17V617000
Component:: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Summary:: 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.
Consequence Summary:: 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.
Corrective Summary:: 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.

Report Date:: March 08, 2017
Campaign Number:: 17V152000
Component:: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Summary:: 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.
Consequence Summary:: In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Summary:: 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.