2013 Hyundai Sonata Lighting Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are lighting problems on the 2013 Hyundai Sonata?
198 owners have reported lighting problems on the 2013 Hyundai Sonata, 10% of all complaints for this year and the 5th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 64,000–113,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
198 complaints 10% of all 2013 complaints 84,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (105 of 198). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Lights complaints by the year the problem happened.
Lights complaints by Sonata year
Related recalls
No recall covers lighting problems on the 2013 Hyundai Sonata. See all 9 recalls for this year.
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Other 2013 Hyundai Sonata problems
Common questions
What are common 2013 Hyundai Sonata lighting problems?
Complaints most often name the brake lights, tail lights and bulbs.
At what mileage do 2013 Hyundai Sonata lighting problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 64,000–113,000 miles. The middle value is about 84,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2013 Hyundai Sonata lighting problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2013 Hyundai Sonata. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which Sonata year has the most lighting complaints?
The 2011 Sonata, with 249 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.