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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KM8JUCAC2DU••••••2013 Hyundai TUCSON
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2013 Hyundai TUCSON build (17 vs 8).
17on this build
255on the model
33builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 9Service Brakes 3Hydraulic 2Engine And Engine Cooling 1
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireAug 2018
At highway speed vehicle began to shudder then loud "clunk" and lost power. Small engine compartment fire developed but then thankfully went out. Vehicle was towed to nearest shop which informed us that vehicle had thrown a rod and will require engine replacement. Vehicle has…
Service BrakesApr 2024
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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…
Unknown Or OtherApr 2024
UNKNOWN. I am writing to express my dissatisfaction regarding Hyundai Motor America. They have told us our car is subject to catching fire and not to park in in our garage or near other dwellings. We have contacted them numerous times and they keep pushing off a date for repair.…
Electrical SystemDec 2023
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…
VisibilityJan 2022
Spontaneous breaking of the sunroof. Second time this has happened
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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 KM8JUCAC2DU642054 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.