2013 Hyundai Tucson

◆ Worse than typical

2013 Hyundai Tucson
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2013: 266 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2005	185
2006	135
2007	65
2008	43
2009	18
2010	57
2011	124
2012	255
2013	266
2014	201
2015	226
2016	1616
2017	1083
2018	391
2019	374
2020	175
2021	78
2022	376
2023	131
2024	92
2025	276
2026	57

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE 59%

59% of complaints: engine — 156 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

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2013 HYUNDAI TUCSON ENGINE MALFUNCTIONED WHILE IN MOTION AND THIS IS A NATIONAL THING BECAUSE THE DEALERSHIPS CAN NOT KEEP UP WITH FIXING THE ISSUE AND PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181128

AT HIGHWAY SPEED VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHUDDER THEN LOUD "CLUNK" AND LOST POWER. SMALL ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE DEVELOPED BUT THEN THANKFULLY WENT OUT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180808

I was driving on the highway going 65 mph and scared when the engine started clicking and shaking a tiny bit. Plus it was slowing down no matter what i did. Well in a 4 lane highway. There was No engine light, no previous issues.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260721

Also filed under FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

SERVICE BRAKES 15%

15% of complaints: service brakes — 41 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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I was driving on the highway and was notified by passing motorists that there was smoke coming from my vehicle, I proceeded to pull to the shoulder and parked my vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231227

Also filed under STRUCTURE

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

AIR BAGS 4%

4% of complaints: air bags — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH MY CAR WAS COMPLETELY TOTALED. I WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN I WAS REAR-ENDED AT FULL SPEED, WHICH CAUSED MY VEHICLE TO RICOCHET ONTO THE ONE AHEAD OF ME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180302

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE TIRE TRACTION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140709

Also filed under TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A POLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140613

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2013 — complaint volume: 266

R 20140509 — air bags

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured January 3, 2011, through December 23, 2013.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts that secure the driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151.

Campaign 14V245000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190819 — engine and engine cooling

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Tucson vehicles. The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage.

Remedy: Hyundai has notified owners, and dealers will inspect for an oil pan leak, replacing it if necessary, and install an updated oil pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2019.

Campaign 19V063000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20220912 — DP (closed 20231212)

Loss of Motive Power

I 20231117 — AQ (open)

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

R 20240410 — service brakes, hydraulic

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell,...

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024.

Campaign 23V651000 — check if this car was fixed