2013 Hyundai Tucson Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 266 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Hyundai Tucson, 2% of the 266 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The bluetooth answer button on the steering wheel does not work nor does the volume down. Therefore, I am having to take my eyes off of the road to answer a phone and turn volume down. This makes the hands free feature non existent. This happens while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10979931, filed 2017-04, 39,000 miles“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 they said it was because of all the mileage that was on my car next they said it was pulling bc of electronic steering id really like to know what is wrong with the car. I have a regional person coming down on the 28th of aug to look into car pulling to right. …”
NHTSA complaint #10535384, filed 2013-08, 18 miles“This is in direct relation to Hyundai Recall Campaign 181. NHTSA recall # 19Vx-063. Engine stalled without warning - no engine light - in February of 2020. Vehicle was towed to a local certified and well known auto repair shop for $115.00. Owner of repair shop advised he looked for recalls and at that time, nothing was showing up for my vehicle and because the engine had 171,000 miles on it, we authorized him to locate the same engine (used) and install it. Cost to us, $5000.00. …”
NHTSA complaint #11449399, filed 2022-01“I was ordering an oil change online appt. And there was a note sating a recall on airbags for my vehicle. I ve been servicing my vehicles at dealerships in 3 states and never once told or sent an email or letter. I live in ga as of march 2017.”
NHTSA complaint #11015889, filed 2017-08“The contact owned a 2013 Hyundai Tucson. While operating the vehicle and attempting to make a shallow turn, the steering column was turned, but the vehicle did not respond. As a result, the vehicle drove over an embankment, collided with a tree, and caught fire. A police report was filed. The fire department was contacted and the flames were extinguished. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was then towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11014693, filed 2017-08, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10180981Sep 9, 2020This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.
- 10179244Aug 10, 2020This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.
- 10170896Jan 3, 2020This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.
- 10160106Apr 22, 2019This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 5 | 2% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 7 | 5% |
| 2022 | 6 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 22 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 2% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 4 | 9% |
| 2007 | 4 | 6% |
| 2006 | 13 | 10% |
| 2005 | 8 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2013 Hyundai Tucson
156 complaintsBrakes
41 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsFuel system
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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