2013 Hyundai Tucson brakes problems
41 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2013 Hyundai Tucson, which is 13% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 41 13% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
While on a city street in slow motion coming to a full-stop intersection, attempts to safely slow and stop the vehicle by depressing brake pedal failed with no feedback from the vehicle. The vehicle did not decelerate resulting in an accident. It would seem that the brake master booster had worn and was no longer functioning. Collision center responsible for repairs has stated the following: "our findings are that the brake master booster needs to be replaced.
The contact called on behalf of his father who owns a 2013 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while his father was taking the vehicle out of the car wash, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled and was not able to restart. The vehicle was left at the location until the following day. The next day the contact attempted to connect a new battery to the vehicle; however, there was white smoke coming from the battery compartment.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Hyundai Tucson
- Engine 158 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints