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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KM8JU3AC5DU••••••2013 Hyundai TUCSON
That is about average for the 2013 Hyundai TUCSON — 8 complaints per build across 33 builds.
9on this build
255on the model
33builds in total
Most reportedEngine 6Electrical System 1Service Brakes 1Hydraulic 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherMar 2026
Left front latch assembly. There is a recall on this for every other model except mine, yet I cannot get in my car because the cables have stretched and the latch will not open the door. I have to crawl in from the other side to open the driver's door. If this is a known issue…
Service BrakesSep 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of…
EngineFeb 2021
Car has stalled multiple times and have taken it to the mechanic multiple times. Every time the mechanic could not figure out the issue. So this final time took it to someone else and was told there is metal shavings from the engine and the engine will need to be replaced. The…
Electrical SystemNov 2013
The contact owns a 2013 hyundai tucson. While driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle lost all power and the check engine warning light illuminated. Also, when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle regained power. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was…
Unknown Or OtherAug 2025
Driver's rear passenger door. Locked and unable to open. Was functional then won't open. No safety lock engaged. I can hear the locks when trying to unlock with keyfob. Door handles are attached but can not use to open. Poses a safety issue in case of emergency child can not…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KM8JU3AC5DU659821 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.