2013 Hyundai Tucson Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 6%of 266 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2013 Hyundai Tucson, 6% of the 266 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“5 year old Tucson with only 75,000 miles experiencing rod knock and requiring an entire engine replacement. I have not had a single issue with this car and have kept up on regular maintenance. The dealership says that I do not qualify for the power train warranty becuse I am the second owner. After much research I see this is a recurrent problem with Hyundai Tucson's as well other models in their line up. No recall or solution to the problem has been brought forward. My car started knocking while on a major highway with cars going 75mph. …”
NHTSA complaint #11171402, filed 2019-01, 75,009 miles“I religiously maintained maintenance on my SUV, but out the blue, last weekend 7/29-30 I was at a light and the check engine light appeared and something broke in the engine area, I heard a snap, it sounded like a belt. Well, I flat bed towed the vehicle to the dealership and to my amazement, I received a call from the service advisor that I needed a new engine? The cost would be around $8,000.00. I religiously had every warranty service done and they came back with my crank shank pins and pistons were worn out and rod knocking was taken place, plus no more rod bearings. …”
NHTSA complaint #11012733, filed 2017-08, 100,200 miles“When entering an attended automatic car wash, I placed the car in neutral, foot off the brake, as instructed by attendant. The car continued to move forward, slowly and tapped the car in front. They stopped the car wash and said the car had been in gear. However, it was in neutral. When they restarted the car wash, my car continued to creep forward, with my having to tap the brake repeatedly to maintain a safe distance from vehicle in front. Later that day I checked this on a level surface in a parking lot. …”
NHTSA complaint #10556959, filed 2013-12, 15,825 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“While driving at high speeds car jerks and removes itself from cruise control and RPM gauge drops to zero and stays there (has occurred without cruise control being on as well). When the car slows down to 30 MPH or less, or while sitting at a red light, it shakes violently. Has occurred multiple times w/o personal mechanic being able to diagnose problem. One time, the check engine light came on and error code p0605 was identified. …”
NHTSA complaint #11246219, filed 2019-08, 144,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10253275Apr 9, 2024This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with Incorrect Ratio DTC (transmission clutch slip in gear above limit) listed on…
- 10241874Aug 17, 2023Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), in response…
- 10176194May 21, 2020If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with the following symptoms and DTC, follow the Service Procedure on Page 4. ï· Check Engine light on ï· DTC P0880/P088000 - TCM…
- 10174807Apr 17, 2020The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
- 10174799Apr 9, 2020If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related…
- 10172227Feb 20, 2020If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related…
- 10170899Jan 2, 2020This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and repair a transaxle for the following Incorrect Ratio DTC (transaxle clutch slipping more than 200 rpm in gear).
- 10170511Dec 17, 2019If you are servicing a vehicle with a transmission slipping concern, follow the Service Procedure shown below and perform a stall test. This TSB provides a procedure to test each…
- 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…
- 10163279Jun 4, 2019This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and repair a transaxle for the following Incorrect Ratio DTC (transaxle clutch slipping more than 200 rpm in gear).
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 15 | 5% |
| 2024 | 4 | 4% |
| 2023 | 14 | 10% |
| 2022 | 64 | 16% |
| 2021 | 8 | 10% |
| 2020 | 9 | 5% |
| 2019 | 42 | 11% |
| 2018 | 101 | 25% |
| 2017 | 293 | 27% |
| 2016 | 518 | 32% |
| 2015 | 21 | 9% |
| 2014 | 11 | 5% |
| 2013 | 16 | 6% |
| 2012 | 26 | 10% |
| 2011 | 20 | 16% |
| 2010 | 22 | 37% |
| 2008 | 2 | 5% |
| 2007 | 6 | 9% |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 16 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2013 Hyundai Tucson
156 complaintsBrakes
41 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsElectrical system
22 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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