2013 Hyundai Tucson: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 313 complaints
313
Total Complaints
77,936mi
Median Mileage
Engine
Top Issue
20
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
47,000
25th Percentile
77,936
Median Mileage
106,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Engine
153
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
31
Unknown Or Other
22
Electrical System
21
Power Train
16
Air Bags
11
Service Brakes
9
Steering
6
Body
6
Tires
5
Severity Assessment
20
Crashes
27
Fires
14
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED BRIEFLY ON WINDSHIELD DURING RAIN WHILE DRIVING. FOLLOWING DAY WHILE PARKED PREPARING TO DEPART WIPERS WERE TURNED ON, WIPERS MOVED UP ABOUT SIX INCHES AND STOPPED ON THE WINDSHIELD. NO RESPONSE AT WIPERS FROM CONTROLS DURING HI-LO, INTERMITTENT OR WASH SETTINGS. UNABLE TO..."
"MY HYUNDAI TUCSON 2013, HAS DUAL SUNROOFS. THE REAR ONE EXPLODED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED ME TO CRASH AND SERIOUSLY INJURE MYSELF. *TR"
"CAR HAS BEEN IN SHOP ABOUT 8 TIME FOR PULLING TO RIGHT 1ST THEY SAID IT WAS BAD TIRES SWITCHED OUT BUT STILL CONTINUED TO PULL WENT IT SHOP AGAIN SAID IT WAS THE TIRES SO SWITCHED OUT AGAIN TOOK ANOTHER DEALER SAID THAT IT WAS THE CROWNING IN ROAD I DROVE OTHER TUCSON'S AND THEY DID NOT PULL THEN TH..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Engine
153 complaints
25th: 70,000 mi
Median: 86,992 mi
75th: 107,500 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
31 complaints
25th: 121,738 mi
Median: 144,500 mi
75th: 150,500 mi
Unknown Or Other
22 complaints
25th: 65,222 mi
Median: 80,000 mi
75th: 119,500 mi
Electrical System
21 complaints
25th: 18,750 mi
Median: 39,712 mi
75th: 121,738 mi
Power Train
16 complaints
25th: 30,000 mi
Median: 60,000 mi
75th: 100,200 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
TX: 32
FL: 32
CA: 29
NY: 23
GA: 18
NJ: 16
PA: 16
IL: 15
AZ: 11
CO: 9
Who Files Complaints?
1%
Original Owners
99%
Second+ Owners
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Active Recalls (3)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Engine
Campaign 19V063000 | 05/02/2019
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai has notified owners, and dealers will inspect for an oil pan leak, replacing it if necessary, and install an updated oil pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 18
Air Bags
Campaign 14V245000 | 13/05/2014
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.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts that secure the driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 118.
Control Unit/Module
Campaign 23V651000 | 22/09/2023
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyun
Extend Your Engine Life
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Change oil on schedule — this is the single most important thing you can do
- Use the manufacturer-recommended oil weight and type
- Replace the air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles
- Don't ignore the check engine light — small issues become expensive fast
- Let the engine warm up for 30 seconds before driving hard in cold weather
- Address coolant leaks immediately to prevent overheating damage
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28