2013 Hyundai Tucson: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 266 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 3 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
266
Complaints
3
Recalls
16
Crash reports
18
Fire reports
12
Injuries
100.8
Severity index
Severity index 100.8 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 145 2013 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2013 Hyundai Tucson ranks 32 of 145 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 78% of its model-year peers. See the full 2013 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 156 | 58.6% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 41 | 15.4% |
| HYDRAULIC | 31 | 11.7% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 23 | 8.6% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 22 | 8.3% |
| POWER TRAIN | 16 | 6.0% |
| AIR BAGS | 11 | 4.1% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | 2.3% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 156 of 266 complaints (58.6%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2019 | 63 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 33 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 39 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 6 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V063000 | 05/02/2019 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 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. |
| 14V245000 | 13/05/2014 | AIR BAGS | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured January 3, 2011, through December 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the air bag assembly installed in the steering wheel may come loose from its mounting. |
| 23V651000 | 22/09/2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 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, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicl |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.