2013 Hyundai Tucson problems
Owners have filed 319 complaints about the 2013 Hyundai Tucson with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 48.9% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of service brakes, hydraulic at 9.7%.
Complaints319
Crashes20
Fires27
Injuries14
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 48.9% · 156
Service brakes, hydraulic 9.7% · 31
Unknown or other 7.2% · 23
Electrical system 6.9% · 22
Power train 5.0% · 16
Air bags 3.4% · 11
Service brakes 3.1% · 10
Structure 1.9% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 20 describe a crash, 27 describe a fire and 14 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 17 model years of the Hyundai Tucson in this data, 2013 sits 7th by complaint volume. 2016 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 63 in the last three years against 84 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 77,936 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Tucson. While driving 30 mph, a loud abnormal noise was detected from the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the engine oil leaked out the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the oil pan was leaking. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000. Engine · reported at 99,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Tucson. While operating the vehicle, the check engine indicator light had illuminated before the vehicle suddenly stalled and could not be restarted. The vehicle was towed to Hyundai of bedford(18300 rockside rd, bedford oh) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 74,000. Engine · reported at 74,000 miles
While on business trip in ri driving on highway 65mph rpms went from @2500 to @7000 car stalled out no vehicle controls. Got car into neutral and very loud banging and knocking from engine. Got back to hotel (less than 1 mile). Toe service brought me to dealership who diagnosed as blown engine. Hyundai corporate contacted and was told engine recall for same yr/model:engine was vin specific and my vin not on recall. Engine · reported at 132,500 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
Checking NHTSA for open recalls…