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Hyundai Tucson 2013 Engine Problems

159 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 2013 Hyundai Tucson - 60% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage159 complaints

159 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

19V063000Reported February 5, 2019 - 120,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 120,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes41Unknown Or Other24Electrical System22Power Train16Air Bags11Visibility8
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.