Hyundai Tucson Complaints (2017)

1,095 consumer complaints on file.

#11640106February 1, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Structure issue, white paint is peeling off in chunks on hood, roof, and doors. There is a paint recall involving other hyundai vehicles of the same year and color. I am tired of having exposed unprotected metal being to rust and ruin the integrity of the part.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11638923January 27, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
1. After driving the car and turning it off, I get a loud bang coming from a gas tank. 2. Sometimes when making a hard right or left turn steering wheel vibrates, and the warning light for all wheel drive system comes on. When I turn the car off and restart it, it goes away. 3. After software installs due to recalls, when I accelerate my radio occasionally shuts off on its own, and then we’ll come back on on its own. 4. After turning the car off when I restart it occasionally the clock in calendar revert to 00:00 for the time and the date resets to 1/1/20.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11638477January 25, 2025
ENGINE
Within last oil change the engine had oil consumption and has a loud engine knocking sound. The upcoming oil change date had not been exceeded and/or miles had not been exceeded. The engine knock caused me to pull over immediately at a location on a highly traveled road and no shoulder or safe spot which was dangerous. Safety was a concern because I had to wait for a tow truck in cold winter weather. The local Hyundai dealership maintenance person said it was a known issue with that make and model and the repair wait time is 5 months because they don't have enough staff and cannot get parts. My tuscan just had an inspection at the last oil change on 10/22/2024. no report from Hyundai that the oil level was an issue or engine having problems. There not any warning lights or low level lights and/or noises until it suddenly happened.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11638409January 24, 2025
ENGINE
Engine knocking began around 132,000 miles and caused intermittent loss of power while driving. This caused me to slow down at random intervals while on the roadway becoming a hazard for other drivers. Engine light activated shortly before the symptoms began. No inspections done yet.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11637337January 21, 2025
ENGINE
Massive engine failure on well maintained vehicle. Vehicle has been inspected by two mechanics, one private and one dealership. Both recommend engine replacement.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11637061January 20, 2025
ENGINE
KSDS system continuously going off saying the knock sensor needs to be replaced and puts the car in limp mode. The car continuously going into limp mode even after knock sensor is replaced.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11636714January 18, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
So in December of 2022 the vehicle above was recalled for Service Campaign 966 by hyundai and was completed. In 2024 it had the same issues again and the knock sensor was replaced twice in 2024. We just purchased the vehicle in January 2025 and know are having the same issuse and code showing the knock sensor is having issues. We reported it to the dealer we purchased from long hyundai of chattanooga and they aren't helping to resolve the issue. All they did before we bought it was say it had a weak battery and supposedly replaced the battery.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11635946January 14, 2025
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that several months after purchasing the vehicle, the vehicle was shaking abnormally while started. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was an abnormal amount of carbon build up on the valves and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11635533January 12, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
The transmission in my vehicle failed while driving and the car completely shut off while driving. Less than 4 months after replacing the transmission with a brand new transmission, the engine failed while driving on the highway. The engine started sputtering, then it started smoking, then the car stalled.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11635446January 11, 2025
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
Greetings, I have had issues with the Hyundai Tucson 2017 I own for many months. Issues include among others an abnormal knocking noise from the engine, reduced engine power and/or hesitation, burning smell, oil leaking, and smoke coming out of the engine, misfires, and other issues. It happened many times on the highway and almost caused accidents and the last time it happened, the vehicle was towed, and recently the smoke coming from the engine forced me to pull over. I reported the issue to the dealer but they didn't recall or address the issue. The car has been maintained properly over time and now I fear for my life. It is totally unfair that about 100k of this brand have been recalled for the same issue, in my case it is just after I finished to pay in full the vehicle. I seek your support to have it addressed for safety
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11633518January 1, 2025
POWER TRAIN
There is an intermittent problem with the transmission. It’s impossible to predict when the transmission will slip. When navigating traffic, it has happened multiple times trying to pull out across oncoming traffic, and the transmission begins slipping so badly in a couple of instances nearly causing a side impact. There are no recalls related to this, but the dealership confirms it is common… the fact that it is intermittent makes it worse. You get used to the transmission performing as it should… Next thing you know it slips when you can’t afford for it to slip..
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11632772December 27, 2024
ENGINE
I am constantly having to add oil to my car. It burns oil. It is not leaking oil. I have 81000 miles on my car. I get my oil changed regularly.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11632112December 23, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was using the access road to get on the highway but when I tried to accelerate the car was slow to accelerate and I almost got hit by other cars. I don’t know what happened but now I have a steady check engine light. When I called a mechanic he said I have a TSB from 2021 for the Dual Clutch but I didn’t see anything for this and my SaferCar app doesn’t mentions it either.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11631950December 21, 2024
ENGINE
My check engine light randomly started blinking and lost power. While driving
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11631951December 21, 2024
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My car hesitates when leaving a stop sign or light. It is random and I have no power to continue. If I put car in park than go sometimes it works, sometimes push down on gas more or sometimes I have to turn car off than back on. 2 near miss accidents
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11631872December 20, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the failure persisted. The battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the spark plugs. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V727000 (Engine); but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 86,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11631032December 16, 2024
POWER TRAIN
I am writing to report a serious issue with my 2017 Hyundai Tucson SEL 2.0 that poses potential safety risks. The vehicle is consuming more than 4 quarts of oil every 1,000 miles, which is far beyond normal and acceptable levels. The car has approximately 166,000 miles on it and has been regularly maintained, including timely oil changes. Despite proper maintenance, this excessive oil consumption leads to frequent low-oil warnings, risking sudden engine failure if not continuously monitored. This creates an unsafe driving condition, particularly on highways or during long trips, as the engine could seize without warning. Additionally, I am aware that many other owners of Hyundai vehicles with similar engines have reported comparable issues. This suggests a widespread defect in the engine design or manufacturing process. I am requesting the NHTSA to investigate this matter further to determine if a recall, warranty extension, or other corrective action is necessary to address this issue. Hyundai should be held accountable for resolving this problem, especially since it compromises the safety and reliability of the vehicle. Vehicle Information: Year: 2017 Make: Hyundai Model: Tucson SEL Engine: 2.0L VIN: [Your Vehicle Identification Number here] Thank you for your attention to this matter. I hope for a prompt investigation and resolution to ensure the safety of all Hyundai Tucson owners.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11629568December 9, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact stated that the oil level was extremely low. The contact added oil and stated that frequent oil changes were needed. There was no indication of an oil leak. While driving over a bridge, the vehicle failed to accelerate over 25 MPH. The check engine and oil warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V727000 (Engine). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that oil was being burned by the piston rings. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who performed an oil consumption test. The dealer informed the contact that there was an oil leak. The vehicle then failed to start. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11629189December 6, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2017 Tucson no engine light came on no oil gauge light came on.Never received engine recall notice but engine rod bearing rubbing .Car is now Un drivable as it needs new engine
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11629230December 6, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
See attached document for complaint.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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