2013 Hyundai Tucson engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 158 complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Tucson, 50% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 158 50% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 87,000 miles 112 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 9
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 13 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 28 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 26 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 19 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 9 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 112 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 87,000 miles, and 17% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 9 fires.
What owners wrote
At highway speed vehicle began to shudder then loud "clunk" and lost power. Small engine compartment fire developed but then thankfully went out. Vehicle was towed to nearest shop which informed us that vehicle had thrown a rod and will require engine replacement. Vehicle has now been towed to nearest hyundai dealer that "will go to bat to try and get hyundai to fix". We are not the original owners of vehicle so apparently the 10/100 does not apply. Vehicle has been maintained properly.
While on business trip in ri driving on highway 65MPH rpms went from @2500 to @7000 car stalled out no vehicle controls. Got car into neutral and very loud banging and knocking from engine. Got back to hotel (less than 1 mile). Toe service brought me to dealership who diagnosed as blown engine. Hyundai corporate contacted and was told engine recall for same yr/model:engine was VIN specific and my VIN not on recall.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Hyundai Tucson
- Brakes 41 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints