Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems of the 2013 Hyundai Tucson

Eight problems related to engine clicking and tapping noises have been reported for the 2013 Hyundai Tucson. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Hyundai Tucson based on all problems reported for the 2013 Tucson.

1 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 01/30/2021

Driving at highway speed, car was driving fine, when suddenly the engine began to make tapping noise, which progressively got louder within seconds, and then completely lost power. I coasted to the shoulder of the road, and opened the hood to look for any obvious sign of trouble. I found nothing unusual. I called a tow truck and the car was taken to my local mechanic. I got a call informing me that there were metal shavings on the dipstick, and that he wanted to drop the oil pan. I told him not to , because I was aware of a recall on other Hyundai's, that were having the same type of engine failure. The oil pan bolts appear to have never been removed in the past, despite an NHTSA recall that instructed Hyundai technicians to remove the pan, replace the gasket, and the oil pressure sensor. Despite the NHTSA website indicating that my car has already been examined for this issue, the pan appears to have never been removed from the car.

2 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 07/19/2020

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, she began to hear a ticking sound emit from the engine without warning. The contact exited the vehicle and checked her fluids, all fluid levels were normal. As the contact continued to drive,the vehicle stalled and shut off as the oil and the battery warning lights illuminated. As the contact restarted the vehicle, white smoke began to emit from the engine. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed initially to home. ; the next day, she had the vehicle towed to johnson Hyundai of cary(5000 old raleigh rd, cary, nc 27511). She was informed that her engine threw a rode causing the engine to malfunction, the contact was then informed that she would need an engine replacement. The manufacturer had yet to notified of the failure. The vehicle had been placed under NHTSA recall number:19v063(engine and engine cooling); however, the dealer had refused to service her vehicle for the recall. The failure mileage was 185,000. Jo.

3 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 01/22/2020

I financed this vehicle on 12/22/19, I started to notice a loud ticking noise coming from the engine shortly after purchase date. Brought it in to dealership, was told it was a vacuum loose, they tightened it and said it should be good. Still heard the ticking just not as loud. I still have continued to hear the ticking, brought it in today and was told by one person who didnt actually inspect the vehicle that it was a purge valve and its normal for this car and age. . Was told by the mechanic at the Hyundai dealership located on ocala FL, (and with a straight no emotion face) "there's no metal touching" asked to be provided proof that nothing came up in his computer, and said they didnt have the correct diagnosing equipment for this specific car. Showed the sales manager a video so she could hear the noise and even she said herself that was not normal. They decided to keep the car overnight. Not sure what will come from this and do not know if this is related but according to google, these tuscon's are known for the "tick of death" which means shortly after, the engine fails. . .

4 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 08/24/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v063000 (engine and engine cooling) three months ago. Parkway Hyundai (24050 creekside rd, santa clarita, CA 91355) was contacted and stated that the part was not available and that the contact would receive a second notice when it became available. While driving 65 mph, all the warning indicators illuminated, the vehicle stalled, and a clicking noise was heard coming from the engine compartment. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road and called aaa for a tow. However, after waiting for fifteen minutes, the contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove slowly to an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the engine was blown and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

5 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 08/17/2019

My vehicle has 105k miles. The engine needed to be replaced due to a faulty main bearing. I turned the vehicle on and the engine light was on. The manual says it's okay to drive, but to get it serviced. So I drive it to my mechanic and the engine starts making a strange ticking noise, almost turning off when I stop at a light. The mechanic and a third party inspector from my warranty company determine that it is an internal problem, a faulty main bearing.

6 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 02/11/2019

105,000 miles and the engine on my (just paid off) Hyundai Tucson GLS 2. 4l threw a main rod bearing. The engine is blown and needs to be replaced. I was driving down the interstate at 65 miles per hour in the center lane traveling from las vegas to California. The vehicle started to decelerate then a loud ticking sound was produced then the tick grew into a very loud (engine coming apart from the inside sound) at that moment I almost lost control of the vehicle while trying to maneuver through traffic at speed. This is a major issue ladies and gentlemen. "fix it" I've never missed an oil change I happen to be mechanic. This same engine in two other Hyundai's for the same year have been recalled except for the Tucson? why not? estimated cost of repairs is in the range of 5,000. 00 -6,500. 00 I can buy a used Honda accord that will run forever at that price. . I'm very disappointed in Hyundai at this point. They do not take proper care of their reputation or products let alone the consumer.

7 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 07/06/2018

Driving on freeway, on vacation, when heard clacking noise. Became worse and all of a sudden the engine quit and the engine light came on. Towed to repair shop. Told us the engine would need to be replaced. Not sure if true, but we were told that this is the same engine that was recalled in the sonatas (we also have a sonata that had the recall). Questioning why the motors on all vehicles with that engine were not recalled. Seems the problem is with the motor, not the engine?!?!.

8 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 07/06/2013

Correction to complaint number:11110257 driving on freeway, on vacation, when heard clacking noise. Became worse and all of a sudden the engine quit and the engine light came on. Towed to repair shop. Told us the engine needed replaced. Not sure if true, but we have been told that this is the same engine that was recalled in the sonatas (we have a sonata that had the recall). Questioning why the motors on all vehicles with that engine were not recalled. Seems the problem is with the engine, not the vehicle.




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