2013 Hyundai Tucson problems and recalls

59% of owner complaints on the 2013 Hyundai Tucson related to the Engine (156 of 266).

266
Complaints
3
Recalls
16
Crash reports
18
Fire reports
12
Injuries
89.9
Severity index

Severity index 89.9 High. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 89.9p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 30 of 145 by severity index among 2013 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 79% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2013 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

EngineEngine: 156 complaints (58.6%)156 59%Service BrakesService Brakes: 41 complaints (15.4%)41 15%HydraulicHydraulic: 31 complaints (11.7%)31 12%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 23 complaints (8.6%)23 9%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 22 complaints (8.3%)22 8%Power TrainPower Train: 16 complaints (6.0%)16 6%Air BagsAir Bags: 11 complaints (4.1%)11 4%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 6 complaints (2.3%)6 2%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ENGINE15658.6%
SERVICE BRAKES4115.4%
HYDRAULIC3111.7%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER238.6%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM228.3%
POWER TRAIN166.0%
AIR BAGS114.1%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM62.3%

Complaints filed per year

032632012: 12013: 42014: 62015: 62016: 22017: 142018: 332019: 632020: 222021: 332022: 142023: 192024: 392025: 42026: 6 (partial year)12131415161718196320212223242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20121
20134
20146
20156
20162
201714
201833
201963
202022
202133
202214
202319
202439
20254
2026 (year to date)6
Filings in 2023 to 2025 were close to 2020 to 2022 (62 against 69).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
19V06300005/02/2019ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEHyundai 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.
14V24500013/05/2014AIR BAGSHyundai 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.
23V65100022/09/2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEHyundai 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

Other Hyundai Tucson model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 15 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.