2013 Hyundai Tucson: problems, recalls and reliability

“Driver's rear passenger door. Locked and unable to open. Was functional then won't open. No safety lock engaged. I can hear the locks when trying to unlock with keyfob. Door handles are attached but can not use to open. Poses a safety issue in case of emergency child can not exit through the door. Will have to use other door to exit.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Aug 2025

“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving and exceeding 30 MPH, the transmission was slipping out of gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer located in Canada, where it was diagnosed that the transmission sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.”Owner report · Power Train · May 2025

“Firstof all I was never notified about the recalls which need to be completed. While I was driving on a highway the engine blew up and car broke down. There is a hole in the engine, I towed the car to a mechanic who told me that the issue with the engine occured because the recall was not completed. I towed the car to hyundai in paramus where I bought the car. This dealer does not want to fix my car claiming I need to pay a diagnostic fee of $800. I advised them that I should not be responsibe for this fee as the engine failed due to manufacurer issue. They have my car for 2 weeks now and everytime I call they ask for money and hang up the phone. Recalls should be for free, its the law.”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2024

“The contact's mother owns a 2013 Hyundai Tucson. The contact's mother received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact's mother had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2024

“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.”Owner report · Engine · Jul 2024

“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware of a failure with the transmission. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and shuddered while attempting to change gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a transmission shudder. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 31,266.”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2024

“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2024