2013 Hyundai Tucson: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Jun 14, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · 115,651 miles · FL

The contact called on behalf of his father who owns a 2013 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while his father was taking the vehicle out of the car wash, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled and was not able to restart. The vehicle was left at the location until the following day. The next day the contact attempted to connect a new battery to the vehicle; however, there was white smoke coming from the battery compartment. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine had seized. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact's father received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the contact stated the local dealer refused to repair the vehicle under the recall. The contact stated the local dealer was in active communication with the manufacturer to find a solution. The failure mileage was approximately 115,651. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jan 27, 2024 · Engine · OR

With the recall in February 2023 my vehicle has a burning smell when I'm driving it which I don't feel safe in however, I have to work. Also, my vehicle will cut for now reason while driving which is so not safe as it has happened several times while on the highway. Something needs to be done or Hyundai needs to buy back my car. There have been several recalls

Filed Dec 27, 2023 · Body, Brakes · CA · fire

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 and distinguished the fire.

Filed Dec 27, 2023 · Brakes · 157,000 miles · TX · fire

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had experienced a failure. The contact's father was driving the vehicle at approximately 65 MPH when numerous warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that her father had observed smoke being emitted from under the hood. The father pulled the vehicle off the highway and stopped the vehicle. The contact stated that her father opened the hood and saw that a fire had started in the engine compartment. The fire department was called and extinguished the flames with water. The fire was confined to the engine compartment. The contact had the vehicle towed to her residence. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the incident. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000. VIN tool confirms parts not yet available.

Filed Mar 21, 2022 · Engine · VA

Engine made some rattling noise, then smoke came from muffler while driving on a highway. The vehicle stalled and the vehicle needed to be towed. The vehicle was inoperable (unable to start the engine)..

Filed Nov 24, 2021 · Engine · WI

The whole engine shut down as I was going 70 mph on an interstate. At that time both the oil light and battery light came on. Once I pulled over, I could smell burning wires and a haze of smoke started coming in through the front air vents. The SUV was towed first to my mechanic then to the Hyundai service center who said this was a recall defect and they would look into it. At the time of the failure, I was out of cell tower range, but able to make a 911 call from the side of the 4 lane interstate. I was able to put on my hazard lights. I received a ride home from a state trooper. The car had regular oil changes, tire rotations, and normal inspections. Nothing out of the ordinary; no concerns about the engine. No warning lights came on prior to the shut down. It was 100% out of the blue. The Hyundai service center has now informed me the 2013 Hyundai Tucson has an “open campaign” recall on it (#966). They have extended coverage to repair/replace any engine under150,000 miles. My Tucson has 125,197 miles on it, but because I did not see their recall flyer in the mail, this service center is refusing to cover the expense of replacing the engine. Instead, they are asking me to foot the bill to the tune of $12,000.00. This is not an expired recall and a know issue by Hyundai.

Filed May 14, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 140,000 miles · TX · fire

I was driving home from dinner on may 1, 2021 on us highway 75 traveling north my check oil light came on and then moments later the engine light came on and the battery light came on , all lights were flashing in my dashboard I pulled over and within seconds my car was engulfed in flames. I escaped with my life!

Filed Oct 2, 2019 · Engine · 110,000 miles · PA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai tucson. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment. Additionally, the contact noticed sparks coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The contact was informed by another motorist that the vehicle was on fire. The contact also noticed black smoke coming from the engine. The contact and several passengers in the vehicle were able to exit without injuries. The fire department was contacted and extinguished the fire. A fire report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the tow truck company's lot and then towed by the insurance company to their facility. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v063000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The contact stated that the insurance company had not declared the vehicle a total loss. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Sep 9, 2019 · Engine · 70,000 miles · RI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai tucson. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v063000 (engine and engine cooling). While the contact's son was driving 40 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and smoke and flames emerged from under the hood. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The fire was extinguished by the driver. There were no injuries. The fire department arrived, but a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and then to herb chambers hyundai of auburn (735 southbridge st rte. 12 & 20, auburn, ma 01501, (508) 832-9990) where it was diagnosed that an engine replacement was needed. The engine was replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The insurance company covered the repair cost. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed May 10, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 57,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai tucson. The contact stated that at start up the contact would see smoke coming from the exhaust. The vehicle would hesitate to accelerate. The engine warning light had illuminated. An independent mechanic diagnose and repaired the cylinder but the vehicle still had the same failure. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware. The failure mileage was 57,000.

Filed Feb 21, 2019 · Electrical · 37,125 miles · AZ · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2013 hyundai tucson. While operating the vehicle, smoke was present coming from the rear tail lights and the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to chapmen payson (100 n. Beeline highway, payson, az) before becoming engulfed in flames. The flames were extinguished by workers at the dealer. The vehicle was destroyed. The insurance company stated that the failure was caused by an electrical short. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 37,125. The VIN was unknown. *tt consumer stated check finally arrived on 4/9/19. Loan finally paid off.

Filed Dec 14, 2018 · Steering · 36,000 miles · MD · crash · fire · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai tucson. While driving 25 MPH, the contact attempted to make a turn, but the wheels did not turn in the direction the vehicle was steered. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a tree and caught on fire. The air bags deployed. A police report was not filed. The local fire department extinguished the fire. The contact sustained injuries to the right foot, hand, spine, and neck that required medical attention. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The vehicle was towed to a local salvage yard. The contact mentioned that an unknown expert inspected the vehicle and stated that the failure could possibily be due to the rack and pinion; however, the vehicle was too damaged to determine. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 36,000.