I was driving on the highway and was notified by passing motorists that there was smoke coming from my vehicle, I proceeded to pull to the shoulder and parked my vehicle. When parked, I noticed flames coming from the engine compartment and under the vehicle. I proceeded to get as far away from the car and that when the fire became enraged and fully engulfed my vehicle. The fire department arrived …
2013 hyundai Tucson electrical problems
severe 19 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
19
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
While this Recal has been announced since August, the Manufacturer and Dealerships have not fixed this issue nor do they have a projected date for a fix. In the mean time, they have stated that the vehicle could catch fire and should be parked outside away from structures. This has placed our family at risk, devalued our vehicle and has us considering purchasing another safer vehile putting our fa…
I am writing about the recall on the Hyundai vehicles that apparently are at risk for catching fire. Hyundai sent a letter that told us to park it away from our house and garage structures. We got this letter in early November and I called customer service as well as emailed to find out when we would hear about a fix. First of all, to get to a human being takes a minimum of 4 minutes. Then, th…
LOCKS, WINDOWS AND HATCHBACK ALL QUICK WORKING CORRECTLY. YOU HAVE TO MANUALLY UNLOCK ALL DOORS AFTER YOU UNLOCK DRIVER DOOR WITH THE KEY. ONLY DRIVER WINDOW BUTTON WORKS, YOU HAVE TO OPEN HATCHBACK BY CLIMBING IN THE BACK TO OPEN WITH EMERGENCY LATCH BEHIND INTERIOR PANEL. KEY PHOB DOESN'T WORK AT ALL WITH OR WITH OUT A NEW BATTERY.
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2013 hyundai Tucson?
It's a meaningful issue. 19 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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