2013 Hyundai Tucson Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 156about this part
- Share
- 59%of 266 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,992miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 156 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Hyundai Tucson, 59% of the 266 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,992 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 9 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving home from dinner on may 1, 2021 on us highway 75 traveling north my check oil light came on and then moments later the engine light came on and the battery light came on , all lights were flashing in my dashboard I pulled over and within seconds my car was engulfed in flames. I escaped with my life!”
NHTSA complaint #11416607, filed 2021-05, 140,000 miles“The motor blew up at 72k miles it is a salvaged title so the warranty was void but everything that I researched said Hyundai had a motor problem with this year of motor. They claimed it was only the sonota covered I really don't believe they make different motors in each vehicle with the same size motor. We were driving this vehicle when the motor blew up.”
NHTSA complaint #11256503, filed 2019-09, 72,000 miles“I was driving on the hwy ( approx 50 MPH ) when the car completely shut down. Car would not turn over on the side of the road. Got towed home and tried to start the car again. Engine turned over but immediately started knocking very loud. Turned the engine off immediately. Towed the car to the local mechanic to verify my initial diagnosis. Complete engine failure at 50k miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11256919, filed 2019-09, 49,500 miles“May 10th, 2018 while driving on the highway, I heard a strange noise and my car would not accelerate. I managed to make it home and my husband said to have it towed to dealership, engine was knocking. The safety risk would be the car suddenly stalling in the middle of highway traffic. The dealership confirmed it was engine failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11142129, filed 2018-10, 87,588 miles“My car was making a clicking / knocking noise so I took it into the Hyundai dealership in lancaster, pa. My car has 53,000 miles and now a dead engine. How does that happen in a newer car with not that many miles? They told me I can replace it with an older engine that has 2x the milage than my car for $6,000 or get a new car.”
NHTSA complaint #11144476, filed 2018-10, 53,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038458Oct 8, 2026Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure…
- 11038456Oct 7, 2026Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures…
- 11030331Mar 26, 2026This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from TSB 22-01-023H-2 (DTC P1326 – Engine Bearing…
- 11030330Mar 26, 2026This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from TSB 22-01-023H (DTC P1326 – Engine Bearing…
- 11006829Aug 19, 2024Hyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal engine…
- 10165455Aug 12, 2019If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a ?Check Engine? light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid…
- 10089603Oct 12, 2016"some tucson (lm) and santa fe sport (an) may experience a rough idle in drive after decelerating to a stop when neutral control is enabled. This bulletin provides a diagnosis…
- 10052144Apr 1, 2013Hyundai: the throttle control (etc) body, on some vehiicles, needs to be cleaned and procedural information is being provided, due to deposits found at valve-to-bore interface…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 3% |
| 2025 | 12 | 4% |
| 2024 | 14 | 14% |
| 2023 | 23 | 17% |
| 2022 | 115 | 30% |
| 2021 | 39 | 49% |
| 2020 | 73 | 41% |
| 2019 | 201 | 52% |
| 2018 | 244 | 61% |
| 2017 | 602 | 55% |
| 2016 | 424 | 26% |
| 2015 | 120 | 52% |
| 2014 | 110 | 54% |
| 2013 | 156 | 59% |
| 2012 | 160 | 63% |
| 2011 | 40 | 32% |
| 2010 | 7 | 12% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 5 | 12% |
| 2007 | 5 | 8% |
| 2006 | 12 | 9% |
| 2005 | 18 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2013 Hyundai Tucson
41 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Hyundai Tucson
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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