Sample: 2013 Hyundai Sonata, 128,000 miles
2013 HYUNDAI SONATA
128,000 miles2.0L 4-cyl or 2.4L 4-cyl (VIN would settle it)labor $130/hr (PA)
This model year was offered with a 6-speed automatic (2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.4L 4-cyl) and a 6-speed manual (2.4L 4-cyl); the VIN does not settle which (EPA label configurations, n=3). EPA label configurations, one row per certified variant, not per trim sold.
Manufacturer-filed specification; a blank field means the maker did not file it, never that the car lacks the feature.
Inside a complaint window: budget this repairsheet-2026.09.14
Flags
- Engine internals / rebuild: 53 of 1,026 odometer complaints (5%) name this repair (keyword match on the owner narrative); 25% of them were filed at or above this mileage (n=53, 2013, filed 2012-2026). 20% of those complaints were filed in the next 36k miles of odometer. Typical band at your rate: $2,970 to $9,860. Ask whether it has been done.
- 9 recall campaigns on file; 7 with a reported completion rate under 80%; check completion by VIN
- Warranty extension on file: "Some 2011-14MY Sonata (YF) vehicles may exhibit inoperative brake lights that may be caused by melting/defo..." (Hyundai bulletin 24-01-073H, Sep 2024), Exterior Lighting. This car at 128k miles is inside the extended term by age and miles; eligibility needs a franchised dealer's diagnosis and a VIN check, so treat the band as covered only after that call.
- Warranty extension on file: "HYUNDAI IS PROVIDING AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THE ENGINE SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY (CONSISTING OF THE ENGINE B..." (Hyundai bulletin 5NP-U7X3S-09, May 2016), engine internals / rebuild, typical band at your rate $2,970 to $9,860. The stated term could not be read from the summary; ask a franchised dealer to run the VIN. Typed by keyword match on the bulletin title and NHTSA summary, not by NHTSA's own classification.
- Warranty extension on file: "Hyundai has announced an extended warranty for the motor driven power steering (MDPS) coupling on the follo..." (Hyundai bulletin 5NP-F8M5G-03, Feb 2017), steering rack / pump, typical band at your rate $740 to $2,070. The stated term could not be read from the summary; ask a franchised dealer to run the VIN. Typed by keyword match on the bulletin title and NHTSA summary, not by NHTSA's own classification.
- 1 more warranty-program communication on file for this model year; ask a franchised dealer to run the VIN against each.
- 1 manufacturer service campaign on file for this model year (not recalls; the OEM may still cover the work).
Repair windows by category
| Repair | This car | Window (p25 to p75) | n / basis | Typical band at $130/hr (PA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| exhaust / catalytic converter15 of 1,026 odometer complaints (1%) | inside9% filed in the next 36k | 18k to 157k, median 60k | n=15, 2013, filed 2012-2026 | $550 to $2,430 |
| fuel pump, injectors15 of 1,026 odometer complaints (1%) | inside15% filed in the next 36k | 93k to 128k, median 112k | n=15, 2013, filed 2012-2026 | $590 to $1,630 |
| modules, wiring, actuators65 of 1,026 odometer complaints (6%) | 31k mi past3% filed in the next 36k6% filed at or above this mileage | 50k to 97k, median 80k | n=65, 2013, filed 2012-2026 | $450 to $1,680 |
| steering rack / pump62 of 1,026 odometer complaints (6%) | 28k mi past6% filed in the next 36k8% filed at or above this mileage | 43k to 100k, median 71k | n=62, 2013, filed 2012-2026 | $740 to $2,070 |
| engine internals / rebuild53 of 1,026 odometer complaints (5%) | 2k mi past20% filed in the next 36k25% filed at or above this mileage | 70k to 126k, median 107k | n=53, 2013, filed 2012-2026 | $2,970 to $9,860 |
| sensors and solenoids29 of 1,026 odometer complaints (3%) | 11k mi past19% filed in the next 36k24% filed at or above this mileage | 50k to 117k, median 82k | n=29, 2013, filed 2012-2026 | $200 to $640 |
| control arms, bushings, struts24 of 1,026 odometer complaints (2%) | 39k mi past4% filed at or above this mileagepast the record (p95 118k) | 43k to 89k, median 70k | n=24, 2013, filed 2012-2026 | $640 to $1,770 |
| alternator, starter, battery17 of 1,026 odometer complaints (2%) | 46k mi past0% filed at or above this mileagepast the record (p95 112k) | 68k to 82k, median 80k | n=17, 2013, filed 2012-2026 | $470 to $1,240 |
| coils, plugs, misfire17 of 5,679 odometer complaints (0%) | 22k mi past2% filed in the next 36k14% filed at or above this mileage | 53k to 106k, median 84k | n=17, 2010-2016 (pooled) | $250 to $790 |
| convertible top / sunroof16 of 1,026 odometer complaints (2%) | 52k mi past1% filed in the next 36k1% filed at or above this mileagepast the record (p95 122k) | 11k to 76k, median 48k | n=16, 2013, filed 2012-2026 | $540 to $1,970 |
| turbocharger8 of 1,026 odometer complaints (1%) | 35k mi past0% filed at or above this mileagepast the record (p95 106k) | 63k to 93k, median 85k | n=8, 2013, filed 2012-2026 | $1,280 to $3,040 |
| rust and corrosion7 of 1,026 odometer complaints (1%) | 86k mi past0% filed at or above this mileagepast the record (p95 67k) | 16k to 42k, median 21k | n=7, 2013, filed 2012-2026 | $540 to $1,960 |
| calipers, ABS module, lines6 of 1,026 odometer complaints (1%) | 71k mi past0% filed at or above this mileagepast the record (p95 107k) | 35k to 57k, median 40k | n=6, 2013, filed 2012-2026 | $490 to $1,380 |
| water pump, thermostat, radiator6 of 1,026 odometer complaints (1%) | 23k mi past17% filed at or above this mileage | 76k to 105k, median 95k | n=6, 2013, filed 2012-2026 | $540 to $1,570 |
| A/C compressor, evaporator, blower5 of 2,321 odometer complaints (0%) | 53k mi past0% filed at or above this mileagepast the record (p95 98k) | 32k to 75k, median 48k | n=5, 2012-2014 (pooled) | $640 to $1,920 |
| oil leaks and seals5 of 1,026 odometer complaints (0%) | 3k mi past8% filed in the next 36k8% filed at or above this mileage | 90k to 125k, median 102k | n=5, 2013, filed 2012-2026 | $320 to $1,460 |
| clutch and flywheel5 of 5,679 odometer complaints (0%) | 28k mi past4% filed in the next 36k4% filed at or above this mileagepast the record (p95 128k) | 20k to 100k, median 72k | n=5, 2010-2016 (pooled) | $1,070 to $2,140 |
Each row is a repair named in NHTSA complaint narratives for this model year, matched by keyword on the owner narrative with the same rules that price it; the share is that repair’s complaints over the odometer complaints for the model years the window used. The window is where the middle half of those complaints were filed; the share lines come from a 10,000-mile histogram of the same complaints. Owner complaints are self-selected; the band is typical parts plus hours at $130/hr (PA), not a quote for this car.
Complaint windows by system
| Component | This car | Window (p25 to p75) | n / basis | Reference bands at $130/hr (PA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3k mi past16% filed in the next 36k24% filed at or above this mileageof the 92 above, 66% came in the next 36k | 67k to 125k, median 98k | n=390, 2013, filed 2012-2026 |
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| Steering | 33k mi past7% filed in the next 36k8% filed at or above this mileage | 30k to 95k, median 66k | n=207, 2013, filed 2012-2026 |
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| Electrical System | 10k mi past19% filed in the next 36k22% filed at or above this mileageof the 26 above, 84% came in the next 36k | 60k to 118k, median 85k | n=115, 2013, filed 2012-2026 |
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| Exterior Lighting | 14k mi past11% filed in the next 36k16% filed at or above this mileage | 65k to 114k, median 85k | n=105, 2013, filed 2012-2026 | no band for this system |
| Service Brakes | 35k mi past6% filed in the next 36k8% filed at or above this mileage | 36k to 93k, median 60k | n=76, 2013, filed 2012-2026 |
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| Unknown Or Other | 25k mi past10% filed in the next 36k12% filed at or above this mileage | 54k to 103k, median 80k | n=64, 2013, filed 2012-2026 | no band for this system |
A window is the p25 to p75 odometer range of NHTSA complaints naming that system for this model year. Reference bands are typical parts plus hours at $130/hr (PA), typical for this system, not a diagnosis: the record names the system, not the part.
Not a survival curve: the denominator is complaints filed above this mileage, which excludes every car that never failed and every owner who did not file.
On file with NHTSA
1,909 complaints on file for this model year (filed 2012-2026): 1,026 with an odometer reading, 97 reporting a fire, 93 a crash, 77 injured, 1 killed, as filed by the complainants. 957 were filed within 6 years of the model year.
Complaint volume in line with adjacent model years (6-year filing window).
- ENGINE: 735 complaints, 65 report a fire (9% of them), 18 a crash (2% of them), 12 injured, as filed by the owners.
- STEERING: 341 complaints, 2 report a fire (1% of them), 11 a crash (3% of them), 9 injured, 1 killed, as filed by the owners.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 260 complaints, 25 report a fire (10% of them), 7 a crash (3% of them), 9 injured, as filed by the owners.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING: 197 complaints, 12 report a fire (6% of them), 2 a crash (1% of them), 1 injured, as filed by the owners.
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 174 complaints, 9 report a fire (5% of them), 8 a crash (5% of them), 7 injured, 1 killed, as filed by the owners.
Owner complaints filed to NHTSA, deduplicated per complaint; roughly a third carry an odometer reading and every window is built on those. A count is not a rate: a model that sold twice as many cars files roughly twice as many complaints, and filings rise with news coverage and recalls.
Recalls (9, check completion by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- 22V312Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsMay 2022Recall 22V312 (May 2022), Low Pressure Fuel Hose May Crack and Leak: 215,171 vehicles across 2 model years; 58% of the recalled population reported remedied by the manufacturer as of 2025-Q3, so roughly 1 in 2 may still be open. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata vehicles. The low pressure fuel hose that connects the low pressure fuel pump to the direct injection fuel pump may crack over...
- 20V121Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsFeb 2020ODI-influencedbuilt Nov 2012 to Jan 2014Recall 20V121 (Feb 2020), Low Pressure Fuel Hose May Crack and Leak: 216,799 vehicles across 2 model years; 63% of the recalled population reported remedied by the manufacturer as of 2022-Q2, so roughly 1 in 3 may still be open. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata vehicles. The low pressure fuel hose that connects the low pressure fuel pump to the direct injection fuel pump may crack over...
- 18V934Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsDec 2018ODI-influencedbuilt Dec 2009 to May 2014Recall 18V934 (Dec 2018), High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak: 150,730 vehicles across 4 model years; 61% of the recalled population reported remedied by the manufacturer as of 2020-Q2, so roughly 1 in 3 may still be open. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226. The high pressure fuel pip...
- 18V137Air Bags / Air Bag/Restraint Control ModuleFeb 2018ODI-influencedbuilt Dec 2009 to Aug 2012Recall 18V137 (Feb 2018), Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled: 580,058 vehicles across 3 model years; 70% of the recalled population reported remedied by the manufacturer as of 2020-Q1, so roughly 1 in 3 may still be open. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. On February 27, 2018, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that they were re...
- 17V617Seat Belts / Front / AnchorageOct 2017ODI-influencedbuilt Dec 2009 to May 2014Recall 17V617 (Oct 2017), Seat Belt Linkage Detaches from Pretensioner: 443,545 vehicles across 5 model years; 86% of the recalled population reported remedied by the manufacturer as of 2019-Q1, so roughly 1 in 7 may still be open. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.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...
- 17V226Engine And Engine Cooling / EngineMar 2017ODI-influencedbuilt Mar 2012 to May 2014Recall 17V226 (Mar 2017), Bearing Wear may result in Engine Seizure: 572,000 vehicles across 2 model years; 73% of the recalled population reported remedied by the manufacturer as of 2018-Q4, so roughly 1 in 4 may still be open. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within...
- 17V152Seat Belts / Front / AnchorageMar 2017ODI-influencedbuilt Dec 2009 to May 2014Recall 17V152 (Mar 2017), Seat Belt Linkages may Detach: 977,778 vehicles across 5 model years; 67% of the recalled population reported remedied by the manufacturer as of 2018-Q3, so roughly 1 in 3 may still be open. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.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 fr...
- 14V434Power Train / Automatic TransmissionJul 2014built Dec 2009 to May 2014Recall 14V434 (Jul 2014), Transmission Shift Cable Detachment/Rollaway Risk: 883,000 vehicles across 4 model years; 80% of the recalled population reported remedied by the manufacturer as of 2015-Q4, so roughly 1 in 5 may still be open. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, through May 29, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cab...
- 12V352Air Bags / Side/WindowJul 2012Recall 12V352 (Jul 2012), Curtain Airbag Uncommanded Deployment: 29,767 vehicles across 2 model years; no completion report on file (manufacturers began reporting in 2015). Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Hyundai Sonata passenger cars, manufactured from January 24, 2012, through June 21, 2012. The curtain side airbags on these vehicles may inflate w...
Campaign-wide figures reported by the manufacturer; they describe the recalled population, not this VIN. Whether this car was remedied was not checked.
Federal investigations (4, 0 open)
- DP22003closedLoss of Motive PowerDP22003 opened Sep 2022, closed after 15 months with no recall
- EA21003closedEngine FiresEA21003 opened Dec 2021, closed Feb 2024 with recall 23V877
- DP21003closedThrottle control system vulnerabilitiesDP21003 opened Nov 2021, closed after 19 months with no recall
- EA19001closedElectrical overstressEA19001 opened Apr 2019, closed Sep 2024 with recall 20V024
179 manufacturer communications on file for this model year, 7 warranty extensions.
- warranty program26-BE-022H DCScampaign TXXAAug 2026The warranty coverage for the clock spring has been extended to 15 years with unlimited mileage from the da...repair category not matched; term not read from the summary
- warranty program26-BE-022H DNcampaign TXXAAug 2026The warranty coverage for the clock spring has been extended to 15 years with unlimited mileage from the da...repair category not matched; term not read from the summary
- warranty program26-BE-022H TSBcampaign TXXAAug 2026The warranty coverage for the clock spring has been extended to 15 years with unlimited mileage from the da...repair category not matched; term not read from the summary
- warranty program24-01-073HSep 2024Some 2011-14MY Sonata (YF) vehicles may exhibit inoperative brake lights that may be caused by melting/defo...repair category not matched; stated term 15 years / 200,000 miles, this car inside it by age and miles
- campaign24-01-009H-1May 2024A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America ("HMA") that had alleged that certain 2011 - 2022 model ye...
- warranty program23-01-089HDec 2023keyword matchSome 2011-14MY Sonata (YF) vehicles may experience inoperative brake lights that may be caused by melting/d...repair category not matched; stated term 15 years / 200,000 miles, this car inside it by age and miles
- warranty program5NP-F8M5G-03Feb 2017keyword matchHyundai has announced an extended warranty for the motor driven power steering (MDPS) coupling on the follo...steering rack / pump, typical band $740 to $2,070; term not read from the summary
- warranty program5NP-U7X3S-09May 2016keyword match"HYUNDAI IS PROVIDING AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THE ENGINE SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY (CONSISTING OF THE ENGINE...engine internals / rebuild, typical band $2,970 to $9,860; term not read from the summary
Keyword match on the bulletin title and NHTSA summary; the terms are the manufacturer's stated terms at publication and can carry VIN ranges or exclusions the summary does not show.
Warranty
- Factory warranties expired; every repair below is on you
- Second-owner powertrain term applied (5 yr / 60k); the 10 yr / 100k term is original-owner only
Repair set-aside
Repair set-aside for a 36-month, 36,000-mile note:
$3,500
a planning figure, not a lending decision
- Maintenance expected inside the term
- $3,520 ($2,100 to $4,930)
- Known work already inside its window
- $0
Sized at 12,000 miles a year. Known work counts curated profiles only; complaint windows above are reference, not part of this figure.
Reference only, not part of the set-aside: complaint-weighted exposure across in-term repairs at your rate, about $1,950 (share of complaints in the term times the band midpoint). Not a survival curve: the denominator is complaints filed above this mileage, which excludes every car that never failed and every owner who did not file.