Airbag assembly may loosen steering wheel the federal safety agency campaign number 14V245000
2013 Hyundai Tucson airbags problems
11 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 30,000. 9 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 30,000
- crashes
- 9
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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Hyundai Tucson airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2013 Hyundai Tucson airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured January 3, 2011, through December 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the air bag assembly installed in the steering wheel may come loose from its mounting.
- Risk
- An air bag assembly that is not properly mounted may result in an increased risk of injury to the driver in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts that secure the driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑800‑633‑5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 118.
Recall number 14V245000 · Recall details
What 2013 Hyundai Tucson owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I rear ended a car infront of me that had stopped abruptly, I was going about 30 MPH and the impact was so hard I slammed my chest on the steering wheel, it ended up doing 13,000 dollars of damage to the front end but not one airbag deployted.
Airbags failed to deploy in moderate collision. Impact was by a chevy silverado to left front of 2013 tucson. Air bag deployed on truck. No airbags deployed on tucson (side or steering column). Drivers left side,hip and head made direct impact with door and window. Force of impact was enough to snap an axel and shift entire engine block. Tucson spun 180 degrees after being struck. State trooper and truck driver estimated speed of truck at impact at about 35-40mph. Impact occurred while tucson was stationary and waiting to turn left from parkhill ave. Onto wadsworth blvd. In littleton, co. Please contact reporter if additional information and vehicle history is required.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai tucson. While driving 35 MPH in inclement weather, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a pole. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained back and neck pain. The passenger sustained body aches. The contact stated that the infant child located in the rear driver's side seat may also have been injured. The contact was currently en route to the hospital to seek medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. It was unknown if the vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,000. The VIN was invalid.
My airbags did not deploy during an accident in which my car was completely totaled. I was at a complete stop on the highway when I was rear-ended at full speed, which caused my vehicle to ricochet onto the one ahead of me. Two serious impacts and not one airbag.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle independently rolled back after the gear shifter was placed in park. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into a parked vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 hyundai tucson. While driving approximately 30 MPH, a piece of metal from road work punctured the tire. The contact lost control of the vehicle and it rolled over three times. The front driver side air bag failed to deploy. The contact experienced a head injury, a black eye, muscle damage, and bruising that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000. The VIN was not provided.
Tl*the contact owns a 2013 hyundai tucson. The contact stated that after crashing into another vehicle, the air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to retract. A police report was filed. The passenger suffered a facial laceration and a black eye. The vehicle was taken to a yard where no inspection had been performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 18,000. Updated 4/20/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai tucson. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the tire traction warning light illuminated. The vehicle vibrated and the rear passenger tire blew out. The vehicle spun out of control causing the vehicle to crash into a concrete divider. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileage was 15,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai tucson. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, another vehicle crashed into the front driver's side and as a result, the contact crashed into a pole. The contact mentioned the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact received medical attention for minor injuries. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was not available. Remailed 07/29/14*lj updated 8/15/14*cn updated 08/21/2014
Questions about the 2013 Hyundai Tucson airbags
Does the 2013 Hyundai Tucson have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the airbags of the 2013 Hyundai Tucson, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2013 Hyundai Tucson airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 30,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Hyundai Tucson airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V245000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Hyundai Tucson have bad airbags?
The Hyundai Tucson model years with the most airbags complaints are 2006 (37 complaints), 2005 (31 complaints) and 2016 (15 complaints).
Other 2013 Hyundai Tucson problems
Engine 159Brakes 41Electrical 22Transmission 16Visibility 8Body 6Fuel system 6Steering 6Tires 5Wheels 5Acceleration 3Driver assistance 2Locks 2Seat belts 1Seats 1Suspension 1
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