2013 Hyundai Tucson: Engine failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 Tucson report: engine failure. CarComplaints.com lists 20 owner complaints, average mileage 97,500 miles.
NHTSA has 159 owner complaints for the 2013 Tucson in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11751801 (filed 07/21/2026): “I was driving on the highway going 65 mph and scared when the engine started clicking and shaking a tiny bit. plus it was slowing down no matter what i did. well in a 4 lane highway. there was no engine light, no previous issues. the car drove great unt…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11741013 (filed 05/30/2026): “My 2013 hyundai tucson with 89,417 miles experienced complete engine failure due to severe rod knock from connecting rod bearing wear. this vehicle was brought to our local hyundai dealership with confirmed diagnosis. this is a well-documented manufacturing …”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace engine (15 reports) sell car (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $4,500 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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