How many electrical system complaints does the 2013 Hyundai Tucson have?

NHTSA lists 22 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Tucson, which is 8% of the 266 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2013 Hyundai Tucson electrical problems?

No related recalls are listed for this Electrical System complaint category in the data available.

Have there been fires linked to 2013 Tucson electrical issues?

Yes, NHTSA records 5 fires and 1 crash tied to this complaint area, along with 1 reported injury.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2013 Tucson?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this complaint area is 37,125 miles.

How does the 2013 Tucson compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2013 Tucson's 8% share is similar to 2012 (7%) and 2014 (8%), but lower than 2016 (15%), 2023 (23%), 2024 (21%), and 2025 (26%).

2013 Hyundai Tucson Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Tucson, 8% of all complaints for that model year, including 5 fires and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure was 37,125. No related recalls are on file for this specific complaint set.

Electrical System complaints: 22; 8% of 266
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 5
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 37,125 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report smoke or flames coming from the dashboard, rear tail lights, or engine compartment, in some cases fully engulfing the vehicle.
Some drivers describe sudden loss of power while driving at low speed, with the check engine light illuminating and power returning only after pressing the accelerator repeatedly.
Owners report the push-to-start system failing intermittently, sometimes alongside the check engine light coming on multiple times.
Several owners describe power window switches failing on one or more doors, leaving windows stuck up or down.
Owners report the instrument panel or touch screen failing to illuminate, in one case traced to a blown fuse, and in another linked to cold weather affecting the screen backlight.
Some describe door locks, power seats, or the key fob losing function together, requiring manual workarounds to open doors or the hatchback.

When 2013 Hyundai Tucson electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 5, 2015, latest Feb 3, 2026.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2015 to Feb 2026; peak Dec 2023 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Tucson

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Tucson model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200540 (22%)
200624 (18%)
20079 (14%)
20085 (12%)
20092 (11%)
20108 (14%)
201113 (10%)
201219 (7%)
201322 (8%)
201417 (8%)
201522 (10%)
2016235 (15%)
201793 (9%)
201838 (10%)
201950 (13%)
202022 (12%)
202111 (14%)
202259 (15%)
202330 (23%)
202420 (21%)
202574 (26%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2013 Hyundai Tucson have?: NHTSA lists 22 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Tucson, which is 8% of the 266 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2013 Hyundai Tucson electrical problems?: No related recalls are listed for this Electrical System complaint category in the data available.
Have there been fires linked to 2013 Tucson electrical issues?: Yes, NHTSA records 5 fires and 1 crash tied to this complaint area, along with 1 reported injury.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2013 Tucson?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this complaint area is 37,125 miles.
How does the 2013 Tucson compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2013 Tucson's 8% share is similar to 2012 (7%) and 2014 (8%), but lower than 2016 (15%), 2023 (23%), 2024 (21%), and 2025 (26%).