10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 9
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
64,906 miles

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problem #72

Mar 012019

Tucson

  • 75,000 miles
Earlier this year (2019) I received an important safety recall (interim notice) for my 2013 Hyundai Tucson. This is for campaign 181, which is an oil pressure switch replacement. As of today this recall is still not available. It seems to me that a fix such as this, for a faulty pressure sensor should not take more than 6 months, yet it has, and there have been no updates to the status. Can you please assist by responding with any additional details you may have available.

- Apex, NC, USA

problem #71

Jul 202019

Tucson

  • 146,000 miles
Car stopped while driving on the highway and shut down. Bits of metal all through the engine and oil pan. Hyundai tech says that it is normal and didnt cause the issue but other mechanics say it causes cam sensor, cam shaft and crank sensor and shaft failures. Took car in for the recall that is also affected by this and told oh well.

- Rockland, ME, USA

problem #70

Apr 112019

Tucson

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V063000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that rick case Hyundai (located at 3550 weston rd, davie, fl 33331, (954) 994-2397) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the part was not available for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Coral Springs, FL, USA

problem #69

Jul 292019

Tucson

  • 112,000 miles
Oil leaking from engine, when car is stationary it begins to shake.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #68

Feb 282019

Tucson

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V063000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The part was not available for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Vero Beach, FL, USA

problem #67

Jun 222019

Tucson

  • 40 miles
SE fundio el motor bearing de biela ybancada esta parado el motor no sirve

- Miami Fl, FL, USA

problem #66

Jul 012019

Tucson 4-cyl

  • miles
2013 Hyundai Tucson. Consumer writes in regards to engine oil leak.

- Kingston, GA, USA

problem #65

Jun 272019

Tucson

  • 117,000 miles
After having car serviced and prepped for long trip, car developed a knocking noise in engine and quit running while on interstate.

- Clearfield, UT, USA

problem #64

Feb 282019

Tucson

  • 103,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Tucson. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle seized and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The contact opened the hood and noticed an abnormal burning odor. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V063000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted to confirm if the parts were available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 103,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #63

Feb 282019

Tucson

  • miles
My vehicle has an open recall and I have heard nothing what is time frame for repairs

- Nashville, GA, USA

problem #62

May 012019

Tucson

  • miles
2013 Hyundai Tucson engine recall-went to Hyundai dealership to have engine checked, they claimed to have no knowledge of the recall and would not help me.

- Scotia, NY, USA

problem #61

Jun 162019

Tucson

  • 97,200 miles
Went to get my 4th oil change since having the car and notice after my car was leaking oil.starts jerking at some points

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #60

Mar 122019

Tucson

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V063000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Circle Hyundai (641 shrewsbury ave, shrewsbury, NJ 07702, (732) 758-0111) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Belford, NJ, USA

problem #59

Nov 162018

Tucson

  • 86,540 miles
The Tucson was being driven when the engine started knocking and the ehgine light came on, we stoped and checked the oil and engine compartment, every thing was normal when we restarted the engine it knocked so bad the whole car shock, that was in Nov.2018 and sense then Hyundai has came out with a recall number 181 and I have been without a vehicle ever sense. I need your help on this matter.I have a colonostomy and have missed doctors appointments due to no way there, I live out side the city with no plublic transportation.. I need this car repaired or a loaner until it is fixed. I am 79 so I can not walk fare either.

- Falls Creek, PA, USA

problem #58

Jun 062019

Tucson

  • 132,500 miles
While on business trip in ri driving on highway 65mph rpms went from @2500 to @7000 car stalled out no vehicle controls. Got car into neutral and very loud banging and knocking from engine. Got back to hotel (less than 1 mile). Toe service brought me to dealership who diagnosed as blown engine. Hyundai corporate contacted and was told engine recall for same yr/model:engine was VIN specific and my VIN not on recall.

- Beacon, NY, USA

problem #57

Jun 012019

Tucson

  • 100,000 miles
While driving down the road at high speed, my car lost power. After trying to restart, it would turn over but turn off immediately. After getting it to the dealership, it was explained that my 'motor has fallen apart inside'. this is to be submitted to Hyundai for repair but my car 'may not qualify'. this is clearly a known problem and why it hasn't been brought in for recall is beyond me. I have a disabled son to drive around and this defect has made it dangerous to drive. I need this covered and repaired but most importantly I need this to not be an issue for anyone else. This is dangerous. It is irresponsible to allow it to continue. Do better!!!

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #56

Feb 052019

Tucson

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V063000 (engine and engine cooling). The part was not available for the repair. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Green Bay, WI, USA

problem #55

May 132019

Tucson

  • 58,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Tucson. While driving low speeds, the vehicle began to jerk and hesitate, and the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 58,000.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #54

Apr 072019

Tucson

  • 69,000 miles
I received a recall for a defect. The vehicle may have an engine oil leak from the seal between the oil pan & engine block which, if left unrepaired & operated over time, could eventually lead to engine damage. A damaged engine could lead to a high-speed stall, increasing the risk of a crash. It could also increase the risk of a vehicle fire. I received this notice in April 2019. When are they going to get the remedy going" when I put in my VIN #, it says it is invalid. I would think they should get the remedy in place since there is a possibility of a crash or fire!! what are they waiting for?" (xxxxx) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Fort Collins, CO, USA

problem #53

May 102019

Tucson

  • 90,000 miles
2013 Hyundai Tucson, 90,000 miles. Purchased from carmax 6.5 months ago at 80,000 miles. Engine started slight knocking on 5/10/2019 in the am. On the way to the shop, engine lost 95% of power and begin knocking very heavily. The engine has "fallen apart" according to the mechanic. This is after I was told there was a recall affecting the engine on 2/28/2019, and it appears to be the same problem. Hyundai said they can't / won't do anything about it. I'm out of a car with almost the entire loan of $13,000 left on it.

- Kathleen, GA, USA

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