2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: check engine light

Filed Aug 11, 2026 · Brakes, Engine · 147,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the malfunction indicator and coolant temperature warning lights illuminated, and the engine overheated and shuddered abnormally. There was smoke and an abnormal ticking sound coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The contact was able to pull into a parking lot, and the vehicle was turned off. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.

Filed Jul 27, 2022 · Engine · 170,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated she had to add one quart of oil for every 200 miles driven. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated to 30 MPH. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she was able to coast into the local dealer before the vehicle stalled. The dealer stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact took the vehicle to another local dealer: Folsom Lake Hyundai (12530 Auto Mall Cir, Folsom, CA 95630: (916) 293-4760) where it was diagnosed with needing the engine replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V746000 (Engine) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Filed Apr 8, 2021 · Engine · 77,946 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata hybrid. While driving 20 MPH, the contact stated that the vehicle started sputtering with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to napleton oaks hyundai (1985 river oaks drive, calumet city, il 60409) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the battery was faulty and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v7460000 (engine). The failure mileage was 77,946.

Filed Apr 30, 2019 · Engine · 117,650 miles · CA

Engine recall I was driving home from work and suddenly loud ticking sounds starting coming from the engine. Then the power almost went to nothing and the car started slowly down (as if the car had been turned off (it was still on). The check engine light came on and the ticking sound got louder. I was able to safely drive off without any accidents. I got home and called several machanics to see if anyone could come by and see what's going on as I didn't feel safe to drive the car. Today a mechanic came and said the following: check engine light on. Loud valve train noises and faint knocking can be heard at idle. Dead misfire on one cylinder. Noise is mechanical. One dtc returned (po365 - can sensor b ckt malfunction). Per mechanic - strongly suspect engine is in early stages of common failure. Inquire w/mfg engine recall. It is showing same symptoms as previous year recall for sonata hybrids and engine failures. There is low of power and loud ticking noises from the engine.

Filed Nov 23, 2018 · Engine · 100,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata hybrid. While driving various speeds, the vehicle went into idle mode. The contact stated that the engine made a knocking sound, the check engine warning indicator illuminated, and the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. The vehicle was towed to danbury hyundai (102 federal rd, danbury, ct 06810, (203) 730-4700) where the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Nov 19, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 118,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata hybrid. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle decelerated, stalled, and shut off. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated and "charging system is not charging" was displayed. The contact called the local dealer (burns hyundai, 550 w route 70, marlton, nj 08053, (856) 983-3700) where a service appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe and the failure could lead to a crash or fatality. The failure mileage was 118,000.

Filed May 13, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 5 miles · CA

Was driving vehicle and "check charging system" message displayed on the console. The vehicle lost power, I could not accelerate so I had to manevour to the far right of the freeway to come to a stop. Turned off the vehicle then re started. Check engine light remained on.

Filed Mar 1, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 44,602 miles · OH

I was driving on a interstate and suddenly I see "hybrid system warning message" + "check charging system" with continuous alarm beep sounds. I had to immediately move to the right most shoulder on the interstate (which I was able to as car was still on with engine running). Once, I moved to the shoulder, I turned off the engine and restarted the car with check engine light. It would turn on fine but wouldn't move and immediately it throws up the error. I have attached the pics for reference. Since car didn't turn off in the middle of highway, I was safely able to move it to the curb. I cannot imagine what would have happened if car had shut off. I had it towed to the nearest dealer and there are working on it. I just had a 45000 miles factory servicing with same dealership where the car got towed to and they checked on all the green boxes. Within a week, I had this issue. This is what troubling me.

Filed May 23, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 75 miles · NJ

Day after purchase, beeps and notification to pull over and check charging system. Had car towed one week later car was returned to us. Dealer installed a new battery. Running fine except brakes make a noise when depressed quickly. March 28th, 11 months later coming home from florida, driving on interstate 95 late at night in stop & go traffic, beeps and notification to pull over and check charging system. Pulled car over shut off. Restarted car and continued driving. Check engine light stayed on for 24 hrs. Returned to dealer that week could find nothing wrong with charging system. And could not duplicate braking sound at dealership, but still making noise sporatically. May 15th, late on a saturday night, stopped to make left hand turn, I started to accelerate, half way into the turn, car would not accelerate, bells and notification to check charging system. With traffic coming towards me, I had to shut down engine and restart again. If oncoming traffic was slightly faster I would have been hit. Check engine light stayed on overnight but went off the next day. Returning to dealer this week. Don't expect any positive results as last time they said they cannot find anything wrong. I loved my car, however driving it now makes me very nervous!