2013 Hyundai Tucson — Known Issues & Recalls

Your 2013 Hyundai Tucson is subject to a recall (Campaign 23V651000) for a potential hydraulic brake system issue, but the replacement part needed for the repair hasn't been available. You haven't experienced an actual brake failure yet, but Hyundai has been aware that the parts supply is delayed beyond a reasonable timeframe. The repair will likely involve replacing the affected hydraulic brake component once the part becomes available.

Your 2013 Hyundai Tucson is part of a recall (NHTSA Campaign 23V651000) for a potential hydraulic brake system issue, but the replacement part wasn't available when you tried to get it fixed at your dealer. You're concerned that the manufacturer has taken too long to make the part available for the recall repair. The fix will likely involve replacing a hydraulic brake component once the part becomes available through the dealer.

Your 2013 Hyundai Tucson is subject to a recall for the hydraulic brake system, but the required replacement part has been unavailable for longer than a reasonable timeframe. You haven't experienced any brake failure yet, but the manufacturer hasn't been notified of the delay in obtaining the repair part. The fix will involve replacing the unavailable brake component once it becomes available through the dealer.

Your 2013 Hyundai Tucson is subject to a recall for the hydraulic brake system, but the manufacturer hasn't yet made the replacement parts available. You haven't experienced any brake failure so far, but the manufacturer has confirmed the repair parts are still pending. The dealer and manufacturer are aware of the parts shortage.

Your 2013 Hyundai Tucson is subject to a recall (Campaign 23V651000) for a hydraulic brake system issue, but the replacement parts aren't currently available from the manufacturer. You've notified the dealer and manufacturer, and they've confirmed the parts are still being sourced. You haven't experienced any brake failure yet, but the repair has been delayed longer than reasonable.

Your 2013 Hyundai Tucson is subject to a recall for hydraulic brake system issues, but the manufacturer hasn't yet released the necessary parts to complete the repair. You haven't experienced any brake problems yet, but the recall has been pending longer than expected. The dealer and manufacturer are aware that parts remain unavailable.

Your Hyundai notified you about a recall affecting your brake system (Campaign 23V651000), but the repair parts weren't available at your dealer. You've been waiting longer than expected for the manufacturer to make the needed parts available for this recall repair. This is a parts availability issue rather than an actual brake failure on your vehicle.

Your engine failed while driving on the highway, resulting in a hole in the engine block and a breakdown. A mechanic indicated the failure occurred because a manufacturer recall wasn't completed on your vehicle. You were not notified about the recall beforehand, and the dealership is now refusing to repair the car without charging you an $800 diagnostic fee, despite the failure being due to a manufacturing defect. The repair will likely involve engine block replacement or major engine rebuilding to address the internal damage.

Your vehicle stalled while driving at 50 mph and your check engine light came on. The dealer initially replaced the knock sensor, but the stalling happened again four days later. The dealer then diagnosed a complete engine failure and told you that a software update on older Hyundai vehicles was causing the problem. The manufacturer denied warranty coverage for the repair. Fixing this issue will likely require either a full engine replacement or a software update to address the underlying cause.

Your check engine light came on while you were driving, and your engine stalled. A mechanic determined your engine needed to be replaced. This happened at approximately 156,000 miles. Getting your engine replaced will likely require removing the old engine and installing a new or rebuilt one.

While driving your 2013 Hyundai Tucson at speeds over 30 mph, the transmission is slipping out of gear without any warning light appearing on your dashboard. A dealer diagnosed that the transmission sensor has failed and needs to be replaced. This issue occurred at approximately 60,000 miles. Fixing this will involve replacing the faulty transmission sensor.

While driving your 2013 Hyundai Tucson, the transmission failed to shift smoothly — the vehicle stalled and shuddered when trying to change gears, with no warning light appearing. Restarting the car didn't fix the problem. Your dealer diagnosed this as transmission shudder and determined the transmission needs to be replaced. Fixing this issue will require a complete transmission replacement or overhaul.

Your vehicle caught fire while being driven, just 72 miles after a dealer completed a recall repair for the brake system. Your daughter heard a popping sound and smelled smoke inside the car, then noticed flames coming from under the hood that quickly spread and destroyed the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire, but the vehicle was totaled and deemed a complete loss by insurance. Investigating and repairing this issue will require a thorough inspection by a qualified technician to identify what caused the post-recall fire.

Your car's main window switch is failing again — one of your three windows will go down but won't come back up. Additionally, your engine is making a loud noise and causing the car to shake when driving, even though a mechanic couldn't find the obvious cause. You should have both issues inspected before driving the car regularly, as the engine problem is concerning.

Your front driver's side tire developed a crack in the sidewall, and all four tires are showing signs of dry rot and excessive wear—worn down to nothing in just 21,000 miles despite regular balancing and rotation every 5,000 miles. You're experiencing vibration and noise from the tires separating and coming apart. The manufacturer is refusing to cover this under warranty, claiming too much of the tire has worn away, but you have mechanic reports documenting the problem.

Your rear passenger door won't open even though it's unlocked and the door handle appears normal. You can hear the locks engaging when you use the key fob, but the door still won't open. This is a safety concern because a child couldn't exit through this door in an emergency. The issue likely involves the door's internal locking mechanism or latch assembly needing repair or replacement.

You received a recall notice dated April 3, 2024 (NHTSA #23V651000, Recall #251) stating that an ABS fuse replacement remedy was available for your 2013 Tucson. However, when you visited the dealership on April 23rd for a recall appointment, the mechanic told you the remedy wasn't available and that the recall only applies to Sonatas and Santa Fes, not Tucsons. This contradicts the official recall letter you received. The dealership may need to verify your vehicle's eligibility or contact Hyundai to confirm whether your specific Tucson qualifies for this ABS fuse replacement under the recall program.

Your car's electrical system is failing, which has caused three of your four windows to stop working. You're also experiencing unexpected engine revving and high RPM readings even when you're not pressing the accelerator pedal, which concerns you about the vehicle's safety for driving with your child. Addressing these issues will likely require electrical system diagnosis and potentially fuel system or engine control module repairs.

Your 2013 Tucson unexpectedly stalled and wouldn't restart after leaving a car wash. When your father tried to jump-start it the next day, white smoke came from the battery area, and the engine was found to have seized. A recall notice was issued for the service brakes, but the dealer refused to perform repairs under it. The fix may involve engine replacement or extensive engine repairs, along with investigation into the electrical system issue that caused the smoke.

Your car wouldn't start and the battery wouldn't hold a charge, causing the engine, oil, and tire pressure warning lights to turn on. A mechanic replaced the battery, which fixed the starting issue. You were notified about a recall for the brake system, but the required parts weren't available from the dealer, and the manufacturer took longer than expected to make them available. The issue was reported to the manufacturer.