2013 Hyundai Tucson problems and complaints
Owners have filed 266 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Hyundai Tucson. The most-reported areas: Engine (156), Service Brakes (41), Hydraulic (31).
Key takeaways
- 266 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 16 involve a crash, 18 a fire, 12 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 156 | 59% |
| Service Brakes | 41 | 15% |
| Hydraulic | 31 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 23 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 22 | 8% |
| Power Train | 16 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 11 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 2% |
| Structure | 6 | 2% |
| Steering | 6 | 2% |
| Tires | 5 | 2% |
| Visibility | 5 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-07-21
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. The car drove great until this issue. I had the car only 3 months. Now i am afraid...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-06-07
left front latch assembly. There is a recall on this for every other model except mine, yet I cannot get in my car because the cables have stretched and the latch will not open the door. I have to crawl in from the other side to open the driver's door. If this is a known issue and there are recalls on all other models,...
Engine - filed 2026-05-30
My 2013 Hyundai Tucson with 89,417 miles experienced complete engine failure due to severe rod knock from connecting rod bearing wear. This vehicle was brought to our local Hyundai dealership with confirmed diagnosis. This is a well-documented manufacturing defect in the 2.4L Theta II engine. This vehicle was bought ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.