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2013 Hyundai Tucson: recalls and problems

3 recalls and 266 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

3recalls
266complaints
16crashes reported
18fires reported
12injuries reported
1 recall with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine156 · 59%
  • Service Brakes (Hydraulic)31 · 12%
  • Unknown Or Other23 · 9%
  • Electrical System21 · 8%
  • Power Train15 · 6%
  • Service Brakes10 · 4%
  • Air Bags9 · 3%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System6 · 2%
  • Structure6 · 2%
  • Steering6 · 2%

What owners report

Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System

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 to drive it because i had seen theres an engine recall online for my car. once i saw the recalls

Unknown Or Other

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, why would i have to spend $800-$1000 to get this repaired? i want this on the recall list so i can

Engine

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 10/28/205 with 29,494 miles. the vehicle was properly maintained with regular oil changes from time

Engine

On monday, [xxx], i was traveling northbound on [xxx] headed towards roanoke from salem at an approximate speed of 65 mph. at approximately mile marker [xxx], before the exit to [xxx] , the vehicle started to lose power rapidly, and the car began to go into what i perceived as "limp mode" and was shaking. in an attempt to not be stranded on one of busiest and most dangerous highways in va, i was able to get the ve

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2013 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2013 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Tucson. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.