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2013 Hyundai Tucson Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — runs 4.7× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
265Complaints
3Recalls
16Crashes
18Fires
12Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Engine (58.5% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Engine complaints here are 4.7× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Engine155 · 58.5%RecalledRecall 19V063000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic31 · 11.7%RecalledRecall 23V651000
Electrical System21 · 7.9%not available
Power Train16 · 6%not available
Air Bags11 · 4.2%RecalledRecall 14V245000
Service Brakes10 · 3.8%RecalledRecall 23V651000

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE155 · 58.5%
Unspecified / other23 · 8.7%
POWER TRAIN16 · 6%
AIR BAGS11 · 4.2%
SERVICE BRAKES10 · 3.8%
STEERING6 · 2.3%
STRUCTURE:BODY6 · 2.3%
WHEELS5 · 1.9%

Percentages are the share of the 265 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 3 campaigns

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine

NHTSA campaign 19V063000 · 2019 · reported 02/05/2019

A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags

NHTSA campaign 14V245000 · 2014 · reported 05/13/2014

An air bag assembly that is not properly mounted may result in an increased risk of injury to the driver in the event of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module

NHTSA campaign 23V651000 · 2023 · reported 09/22/2023

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · Park outside  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

What owners report

“ON AUGUST 3, 2019, I WAS DRIVING AND MY ENGINE STARTED MAKING A WEIRD NOISE AND WAS FLUTTERING, NOT ACCELERATING LIKE NORMAL. I TURNED ONTO…”NHTSA complaint 11270340 — filed 10/22/2019 · ENGINE
“VEHICLE STARTED UP WITH VERY NOTICEABLE KNOCKING NOISE, THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. IT WAS STILL TECHNICALLY DRIVEABLE, BUT HAD VERY SLOW ACCELERATION. STOPPED BY…”NHTSA complaint 11266801 — filed 10/07/2019 · ENGINE
“I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE WHEN I NOTICED THAT WHEN I GOT OVER 3000RPM THERE WAS A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE CAR... I…”NHTSA complaint 11265910 — filed 10/03/2019 · ENGINE

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Hyundai Tucson?

Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 155 of 265 NHTSA complaints (58.5%), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (31), unspecified/other issues (23), electrical system (21). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2013 Hyundai Tucson have?

265 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 16 involved a crash, 18 involved a fire, and 12 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2013 Hyundai Tucson have any recalls?

Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V063000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2013 Hyundai Tucson's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.