2013 Hyundai Tucson: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Dec 6, 2023 · Transmission · 117,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine revved however, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact called a local dealer and was provided the cost for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

Filed Oct 23, 2023 · Transmission · 86,000 miles · DE

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she smelled an anti-freeze odor throughout the vehicle. The contact then stated that the vehicle inadvertently decelerated while the accelerator pedal was depressed and hesitated at approximately 40 MPH. The transmission warning light and the traction control warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Midas where it was diagnosed that the torque converter had failed and needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that she received the Warranty Coverage Campaign: TXXM (Powertrain). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the warranty was limited, and the vehicle was not covered. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

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 Jun 3, 2019 · Engine · 58,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai tucson. While driving low speeds, the vehicle began to jerk and hesitate, and the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 58,000.

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 Mar 9, 2015 · Transmission · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2013 hyundai tuscan. The contact stated that while driving at 2 MPH, the vehicle hesitated before moving forward. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.