2013 Hyundai Tucson reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2013 Hyundai Tucson — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 317
- 142 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 155 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 20 reported crashes · 14 injuries · 27 fires
What owners report fails — 2013 Hyundai Tucson
- ENGINE 155
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 31
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 23
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21
- POWER TRAIN 16
3 recalls on record for the 2013 Hyundai Tucson
- NHTSA 23V651000 · 2024 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACT An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 19V063000 · 2019 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 14V245000 · 2014 · AIR BAGS An air bag assembly that is not properly mounted may result in an increased risk of injury to the driver in the event of
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2013 Hyundai Tucson
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2013 Hyundai Tucson units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
NHTSA has 317 consumer complaints on record for the 2013 Hyundai Tucson and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (155 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2013 Hyundai Tucson units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Hyundai Tucson?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (155), service brakes, hydraulic (31), unknown or other (23), electrical system (21). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2013 Hyundai Tucson?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.