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2013 Hyundai Tucson brakes problems

The 2013 Hyundai Tucson has 41 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

41

Brakes complaints

13%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Brakes complaints by year

Tucson brakes complaints by model year115 complaints2005: 15 complaints2006: 15 complaints2007: 7 complaints2008: 7 complaints2010: 13 complaints2011: 34 complaints2012: 36 complaints2013: 41 complaints2014: 56 complaints2015: 66 complaints2016: 48 complaints2017: 48 complaints2018: 41 complaints2019: 115 complaints2020: 44 complaints2021: 12 complaints2022: 29 complaints2023: 19 complaints2024: 14 complaints2025: 34 complaints2026: 12 complaints
Tucson brakes complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

23V651000BrakesSeptember 22, 2023 · 1,649,478 units

Defect

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.

What owners report

“I was driving on the highway and was notified by passing motorists that there was smoke coming from my vehicle, I proceeded to pull to the shoulder and parked my vehicle. When parked, I noticed flames coming from the engine compartment and under the vehicle. I proceeded to get as far away from the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · December 25, 2023 · fire

Common questions

How many brakes complaints does the 2013 Hyundai Tucson have?

NHTSA has 41 complaints about the 2013 Hyundai Tucson brakes — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Tucson brakes?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the brakes: 23V651000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.