Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2013 Hyundai Sonata owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
My 2013 Hyundai Sonata Gt was a part of the Class action lawsuit in which the engine was replace. Within a year, I've had the vehicle checked and serviced at two different auto repairs shops for an extremely rough ride, loud rumbling-thumping and also a squeaking noise. The vehicle still drifts after having two separate wheel alignments. The steering wheel rattles and shakes with the slightest bump in the road. It feels like the underneath is falling apart and I'm going to lose control of the vehicle. With the sounds it makes and how it drives, it feels like I'm now driving a military tank instead of a car. I've spent over $2,000 for replacement-repairs of the: Tie Rods, U-Joints, Bushing, Brakes, two alignments and four new tires. I called the Ofallon IL Hyundai dealer who said there were no recalls or warranty left on these parts. …
My vehicle has seven recalls on Kelley blue book online everything it says on the Honda website is what's happening with my car the check check engine light on smoking at the tail pipe exhaust smoke excessive leaking oil suspension seatbelt and no one is helping me at the local dealership Hyundai dealership they've been putting me off for months this is a very dangerous situation to have my children in the car I cannot work due to this situationI am a driver for Uber etc.
While driving the vehicle at approx 10 mph the coil spring on the front driver side strut broke causing the spring to slide down over the strut and immediately hit the tire causing noise and vibration. Unable to drive and had to be towed. Hyundai dealer diagnosed problem, admitted it's a common problem with sonatas and cost to repair $1,300.
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately at 70 MPH, the swing arm fractured and detached. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle, and crashed into a median strip. The air bags failed to deploy and there were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Update 01/13/16 ma updated 5/23/18
While purchasing new tires, it was determined that the left front spring on my daughter's 2013 Hyundai Sonata (only 43,000 miles) was broken. Driving under this condition could have caused loss of control and a serious accident if the spring had moved and punctured the tire. My daughter said she occasionally would hear a rattle at the front wheel-well while driving prior to the break being identified. I drove the car and found the rattling noise to be continuous on small road defects/bumps on the way to the repair shop. Suspension springs should normally last the life of the car. The car was at the shop for four days awaiting a Hyundai dealer to get the part back in stock, forcing my daughter to get a rental car. The replacement Hyundai part number is 54630 3q114. A limited recall was issued several years ago for 2011 Sonata's with the identical problem. …
I received a letter from Hyundai extending the warranty for the front coil springs for 2011-2014 sonatas as well as 2012-2016 elantras; note they did not refer to it as a "recall" and there is no date on the letter. I followed the instructions on how to file a claim if I had already repaired my vehicle. I submitted the document per their website and since then they have repeatedly requested additional information to delay payment for a "known defective item". Initial document submitted "paid in full" invoice showing mileage of 39,623 at time of repair. Additional documents submitted; copy of bank statement & front of check showing payment cleared and current mileage 6 months later. They also wanted proof of registration which is not relevant. Today 6/20/19 they requested I provide a copy of the "back of the check" again which is not relevant with the documents I have provided. …
Noticed that front tires were wearing unevenly. Because of vehicle mileage and fact that I keep tire pressure in accordance with recommended specs I contacted Hyundai. The customer service area responded that I was outside the warranty period for wheel alignment and did reconsider when I raised the mileage issue as well as my attention to tire pressure. However, they would not cover the cost. On 9/11/2014, I took the vehicle to our local Hyundai dealership and they aligned and balanced all tires as well as reset the steering angle sensor. The total cost was $218.75 plus tax. I know that alignment issues can be caused by pot holes and the like, but nothing happened like that to cause misalignment. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that there was a rattling noise underneath the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front driver side coil spring was fractured and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the part for the repair was being ordered and the vehicle was still able to be driven. Six days later, while driving approximately 25 MPH a sudden loud crunch noise occurred and the driver side front end of the vehicle dropped. The vehicle was towed. The dealer diagnosed that the front driver side coil spring had detached. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000. Updated 06/02/17
The left, front spring on my 2013 Hyundai Sonata turbo broke during normal driving and punctured the tire. A similar event on the Hyundai santa fe has triggered a recall, so it seems likely that the two vehicles May have the same defect. I suspect that the two models have similar suspension design, since the Sonata turbo model has stiffer suspension. I believe that Hyundai May have simply used the santa fe's spring, rather than creating a new design. This multiple usage of parts is common in the auto industry, and makes sense as a cost-saving measure. Therefore, I think the Hyundai Sonata May need a recall for their front springs on the Sonata turbo model. The turbo is not a very common model, so there might not have been a large number of these failures.
The Hyundai Sonata 2.0t limited 2013 sedan has a lose stirring wheel - which causes wandering from left to right and vice versa at low and high speeds - the driver has to constantly keep adjusting the car which is not only dangerous but also causes fatigue especially on long routes. Many have complained online about this issue but Hyundai is dodging the issue by saying its as per specs or you aren't used to power/electronic stirring. [the car will not maintain a straight line you can be holding the wheel with all might or let go and see it wander to one side even without needing wheel alignment] the shocks are also too hard on the car resulting in a rough/bumpy ride
Suspension complaints in other Sonata years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 2013 Hyundai Sonata?
NHTSA has 48 complaints about the suspension of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata, 3% of the model year's 1,916 complaints. The component named most often is front › springs › coil springs (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2013 Hyundai Sonata suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension recall for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata, though it has 9 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2013 Hyundai Sonata suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 40,000 miles, and 40% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to suspension problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.