Four problems related to engine noise 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.
Engine started making lots of blue smoke and strange noise. No warning light. Took to mechanic shop who said this was probably due to Hyundai recall. Took to dealer on fri 3/12/2021 who booked it in. Going for short trip to shops on sat 3/13 lots of blue smoke, engine shudder and warning light came on - took vehicle straight home.
I was driving on a rural road at about 45 mph. I started hearing scratching noise from engine. The engine started losing power. I stopped my car, called aaa to have my car towed to wile Hyundai. The dealer service department said my engine has to be replaced, the car is under manufacturer warranty, but they need an approval from Hyundai motors USA to get a new engine. One week ago I contacted Hyundai customer service to check the status of my case. I was told I would be contacted within 3-4 business day by Friday, Mar 5, 2021. As nobody called me, I contacted customer service again today, Mar 9, 2021, and the response I received is the same, I was told I would be contacted within 4-5 business day.
I was driving on I-75 in broward county and I decided to pass a vehicle in front of me, when I accelerated, the car made a very strange sound and started to loose power. . . It started to slowing down by it self, so I decided to get out from I-75, luckily we were close to one rest area where we could park and call someone for help. Before calling anyone, we try everything on the car. My brother-in-law checked the battery, which was good, the electrical was working fine for few more minutes and started to shut down slowly. Everybody said that was very strange. . . They said my car was not suppose to be in that situation. It is with 70,000 miles, in an excellent condition and the maintenance is up to date. I called the towing truck for pick up and parked it on my cousin driveway where is till today. Now, I don't know what to do. It will be expensive to fix it, and I don't have the money. I didn't received any recall for "engine failure" on this specific car, all though I found on the internet a lot of complaints with the same problem on same year and model.
May 10th, 2018 while driving on the highway, I heard a strange noise and my car would not accelerate. I managed to make it home and my husband said to have it towed to dealership, engine was knocking. The safety risk would be the car suddenly stalling in the middle of highway traffic. The dealership confirmed it was engine failure.