2013 HYUNDAI SONATA Electrical Systemwiring Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA
3 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED A BURNING ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE BOLT FELL OUT OFF THE SOCKET AND THE WIRE OF THE SOCKET WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT PUT OUT THE FIRE AND REMOVED THE LIGHT BULB TO PREVENT IT FROM BURSTING INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V226000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND 17V152000 (SEAT BELTS). THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTIFICATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE PREMATURELY HESITATED WHILE AT A STOP. AS THE FAILURE PROGRESSED, THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT KEPT SHORTING OUT AND WAS REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL WIRING. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
AFTER LEAVING 2013 SONATA PARKED FOR 3 HOURS CAR WOULD NOT GO OVER 5 MILES AN HOUR. AFTER INVESTIGATION BY HYUNDAI MECHANICS THEY FOUND THAT A PORTION OF ENGINE WIRING HARNESS HAD BEEN CHEWED THROUGH BY SOME KIND OF CRITTER. COME TO FIND OUT THE MATERIAL USED AS WIRING INSULATION IS SOY BASED THAT ATTRACTS CRITTERS. THIS COULD BE A SEVER SAFETY ISSUE THAT COULD LEAD TO ACCIDENTS, FIRES, OR WHAT EVER. *TR
Other 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA Problem Areas
Engine
701 complaints
Steering
338 complaints
Electrical System
249 complaints
Exterior Lighting
177 complaints
Unknown Or Other
173 complaints
Service Brakes
138 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
125 complaints
Air Bags
97 complaints
Power Train
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Vehicle Speed Control
85 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
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Seat Belts
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Suspension
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Structurebody
43 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
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Electronic Stability Control Esc
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Wheels
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Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
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Visibilitywiper
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Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
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Tires
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Exterior Lightingtail Lights
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Service Brakes Hydraulic
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Firerelated
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Equipment Adaptivemobility
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Seat Beltspretensioner
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Structure
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Structureinterior Panelsdashboard
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Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
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Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsbulbs
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Exterior Lightingheadlights
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Exterior Lightingtail Lightsbulbs
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Structurebodydoor
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Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
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Traction Control System
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Air Bagsfrontaldriver Clockspringspiral Cassette
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Back Over Prevention Warnings
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Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
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Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineengine Control Module Ecuecm
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineoillubrication
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Diesel
1 complaint
Fuel System Dieseldeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Hybrid Propulsion System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
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Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
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Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
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Visibility
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Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
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