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The 2013 Hyundai Tucson is a small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicle covered by 6 EPA fuel-economy configurations. In NHTSA's records it has accumulated 266 owner complaints and 3 recall campaign(s). Of those complaints, 16 report a crash and 18 report a fire; 10 complaints report injuries totalling 12 injured people, and 0 deaths are recorded across all complaints for this model-year. The single most-reported component is Engine, named in 156 complaints (58.6% of the total). The sections below reproduce the underlying records in full: crash-test ratings, every recall campaign with its NHTSA campaign number, complaint counts by component, and EPA fuel-economy figures for each configuration.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA tested the 2013 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD under its 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Ratings run from 1 to 5 stars; "Not rated" means NHTSA did not publish a score for that test for this variant.
| Test | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — overall | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — driver | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — passenger | ★★★★☆ |
| Side crash — overall | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — driver | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side pole crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover resistance | ★★★★☆ |
NHTSA also rated other 2013 Hyundai Tucson variants: 2013 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD — 4★ overall. The table above shows the most completely rated variant.
Electronic stability control was fitted as standard equipment on the tested variant, and NHTSA records no safety recall investigation rating adjustments for it.
Recall Campaigns (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) that include the 2013 Hyundai Tucson. Each campaign below shows the official NHTSA campaign number, the affected component, and the manufacturer's own summary, consequence and remedy statements as published by NHTSA. To check whether a specific vehicle is covered, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
Campaign 19V063000 — Engine and Engine Cooling:engine 05/02/2019
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Tucson vehicles. The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage.
Consequence: A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai has notified owners, and dealers will inspect for an oil pan leak, replacing it if necessary, and install an updated oil pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 181.
Campaign 14V245000 — Air Bags 13/05/2014
Summary: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured January 3, 2011, through December 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the air bag assembly installed in the steering wheel may come loose from its mounting.
Consequence: An air bag assembly that is not properly mounted may result in an increased risk of injury to the driver in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts that secure the driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 118.
Campaign 23V651000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module 22/09/2023
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Owner Complaints (266)
Owners have filed 266 complaints about the 2013 Hyundai Tucson with NHTSA. Complaint counts are not sales-adjusted — higher-selling vehicles naturally attract more complaints — but the breakdown by component shows where owners report problems most often.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 156 | 58.6% |
| Service Brakes | 41 | 15.4% |
| Hydraulic | 31 | 11.7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 23 | 8.6% |
| Electrical System | 22 | 8.3% |
| Power Train | 16 | 6.0% |
| Air Bags | 11 | 4.1% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 2.3% |
| Structure | 6 | 2.3% |
| Steering | 6 | 2.3% |
| Tires | 5 | 1.9% |
| Visibility | 5 | 1.9% |
Complaints by Component — Visual
Bar length is proportional to the most-reported component for this model-year (Engine, 156 complaints).
By filing year, complaints peaked in 2019 with 63 filings. Owners filed 266 complaints in total across 15 calendar years in the database extract. Complaints involving a crash number 16 and those involving a fire number 18; 10 complaints report at least one injury.
EPA Fuel Economy
The EPA classifies the 2013 Hyundai Tucson as a small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicle and published ratings for 6 configurations (engine, transmission, drive and fuel combinations). Combined fuel economy spans 21–25 MPG; the median configuration returns 20 city / 27 highway / 23 combined MPG. Fuel types covered: Regular Gasoline.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 |
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls and safety ratings databases and EPA FuelEconomy.gov dataset, accessed October 2026. See our methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2013 Hyundai Tucson have?
NHTSA's complaints database held 266 complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Tucson when accessed in October 2026. The most-reported component was Engine with 156 complaints.
How many recalls affect the 2013 Hyundai Tucson?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) covering the 2013 Hyundai Tucson in the data accessed in October 2026, including campaign 19V063000 for Engine and Engine Cooling:engine.
What is the 2013 Hyundai Tucson's safety rating?
NHTSA gave the tested 2013 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4 stars for frontal crash, 5 for side crash and 4 for rollover resistance.
What MPG does the 2013 Hyundai Tucson get?
The EPA rated 6 configurations of the 2013 Hyundai Tucson. Combined fuel economy ranges from 21 to 25 MPG, with a median of 23 MPG (median city 20, median highway 27).