How many 2013 Hyundai Tucson owners reported transmission or powertrain problems?

NHTSA lists 16 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain category for the 2013 Tucson, which is 6% of the 266 total complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do these transmission problems typically occur?

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2013 Tucson is 60,000 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Hyundai Tucson transmission?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2013 Tucson.

Did any of these transmission issues cause crashes?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and no fires or injuries linked to the 16 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Tucson.

How does the 2013 Tucson compare to other years for this problem?

The 2013 Tucson's 16 complaints and 6% share are lower than the 2016 model year, which had 517 complaints making up 32% of its total complaints in this area.

2013 Hyundai Tucson Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Tucson, 6% of its 266 total complaints. Median mileage at failure is 60,000 miles, with 1 crash and no fires reported. No related recalls are listed for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 16; 6% of 266
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 60,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Some owners report the vehicle creeping or rolling forward on its own when placed in neutral or park, even without pressing the accelerator.
Others describe hesitation or lag where the engine revs but the vehicle does not increase speed, sometimes recurring across multiple visits without a diagnosis.
Several complaints mention the car jerking, shaking violently at low speed or idle, or dropping out of cruise control with the RPM gauge falling to zero.
Owners also report sudden deceleration or hesitation around 40 mph accompanied by an antifreeze smell and warning lights for the transmission and traction control.
One owner reported rod knock and a full engine replacement at 75,009 miles, describing it as a recurring issue on this model.

When 2013 Hyundai Tucson transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 14, 2013, latest Jun 6, 2025.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2013 to Jun 2025; peak Oct 2023 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Tucson

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Tucson model year

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

201022 (37%)
201120 (16%)
201226 (10%)
201316 (6%)
201411 (5%)
201520 (9%)
2016517 (32%)
2017290 (27%)
2018101 (26%)
201941 (11%)
20209 (5%)
20218 (10%)
202263 (17%)
202314 (11%)
20244 (4%)
202515 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2013 Hyundai Tucson owners reported transmission or powertrain problems?: NHTSA lists 16 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain category for the 2013 Tucson, which is 6% of the 266 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do these transmission problems typically occur?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2013 Tucson is 60,000 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Hyundai Tucson transmission?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2013 Tucson.
Did any of these transmission issues cause crashes?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and no fires or injuries linked to the 16 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Tucson.
How does the 2013 Tucson compare to other years for this problem?: The 2013 Tucson's 16 complaints and 6% share are lower than the 2016 model year, which had 517 complaints making up 32% of its total complaints in this area.