Hyundai Tucson Complaints

6,738 consumer complaints on file.

#11710675January 13, 2026
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
The Automatic Emergency Braking system, I think it may be called (or is a part of) the Forward Collision Avoidance system by Hyundai, triggered incorrectly while on Interstate 265. My car was travelling at about 35 MPH on the off ramp when the Automatic Emergency Braking system triggered and cause my car to rapidly decelerate to a near standstill. The vehicle following behind me had to swerve into another lane to avoid hitting my car. The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or service center. The component has not been inspected yet, but we will be bringing it to the dealer in the near future. There were not warnings or messages that this was about to happen other than the emergency sound and light when the Automated Emergency Braking engaged. This has happened twice before on other roads and in other situations with this car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11710608January 13, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, SUSPENSION
We have had a suspension clunk since we bought this in April 2025. Something is loose in the right rear. They have replace the right and left rear shock mount, the right rear shock and it still persists. There is a clunk or grabbing noise when the brakes are applied as it almost comes to a stop, it appears to be in the front. This has not been found, the last mechanic that looked at this said all new vehicles do this.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11710330January 12, 2026
ENGINE
Car is burning oil quickly. Had 2 oil changes within 3 months. Way before it was needed. No oil leaks detected. Oil gets dark fast and is burning off quickly. Take to Pep Boyz and other repair shops. Not yet taken to dealership.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11710357January 12, 2026
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics, and DTC: P1326; was retrieved. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised not to drive the vehicle and to have the vehicle towed to the dealer. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the contact was informed that a diagnostic fee would be charged. The contact stated that the TSB: 21-01-023H was performed in February 2025. The dealer was informed that the same failure had occurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,200.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11710366January 12, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS 2014 HYUNDAI TUCSON. IN AUGUST 2025 I NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR LOCKS SEIZED. THIS MEANT THE DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE, OUTSIDE OR REMOTELY. THIS PRESENTED A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION , OVERTURN , FIRE OR FLOOD. nO PASSENGER COULD EXIT, AND NO RESCUER COULD OPEN THE DOOR. I NOTIFIED HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY GAVE ME A CASE #[XXX], BUT SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COUD DO AS NO RECALL HAD BEEN MADE. HOWEVER THEY DID RECALL THE 2015 HYUNDAI TUCSON FOR THE SAME DEFECTIVE PART. SO THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS DEFECT AND HAZARD. SINCE HUNDAI REFUSED TO FIX THIS, I INSTRUCTED MY LOCLA MECHANIC TO REPLACE THE LOCKING MECHANISM AT A COST OF $649.80. BILL ATTACHED. I ASK THAT H;YUNDAI REIMBURSE ME AS THIS WAS A LIFE THREATENING DEFECT. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11710436January 12, 2026
ENGINE
Numerous issues with this vehicle. Now, when having oil change, told by the hyundai service center that it is using excessive oil and may need a new engine. In researching this problem, have discovered hyundai has had several problems with excessive oil consumption in their many of their hyundai vehicles, including the 2016 Tuscan
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11710464January 12, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEAT BELTS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There was an accident involving this vehicle where another vehicle pulled out in front causing a collision. There was damage only to the front of the vehicle which caused several malfunctions. Prior to the impact the break assist did not operate which may have prevented the collision but when the impact happened the seat belts locked in place and the driver side window would not roll down nor would the driver side door open. This seems to be a safety hazard as if the vehicle were on fire how would the driver be able to get out? The problem was reported to the dealer, with no resolution. I do have photos of the damage that can be available upon request.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11710438January 12, 2026
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
I have had my car for a few weeks and have almost been rear ended 2 times. The first time I had the forward safety timing set at standard and the second time it was set at late. In both instances I was fully at a safe distance from the car in front of me and was applying the break myself. Upon investigating it seems like this is a common problem. Like it is too sensitive to the break of the car ahead and too harsh on its own breaks. I would like to be able to keep this feature turned off and not have to reset each time I start my car. I feel unsafe that the safety feature will actually cause an accident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11710164January 11, 2026
ENGINE
Engine is burning oil causing the catalytic converter to clog and fail. Hyundai dealership told me after I had the car towed to them for repair on 12/30/2025 that the catalytic converter had already been replaced before in March 2024. I had purchased the car from another dealership March 2025 and the catalytic converter replacement was not on the car fax. I was also I formed by the Hyandai dealership that my car has an extended warranty of 10 year/150,000 miles on the engine due to the known oil consumption issue. My car has 131,000 miles. I was told Hyandai will make it very difficult for engine replacement since I’m a second owner. There needs to be a recall immediately.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11710087January 10, 2026
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My 2016 Hyundai Tucson experienced engine failure consistent with known Hyundai engine defects. After reporting multiple battery outages, rapid oil consumption, and limited acceleration ability, outstanding warranties were checked and updated. However, the issues persisted, and the engine failed suddenly while I was driving. Hyundai denied warranty coverage without proof of the issues being unrelated to the warranty. This presents a serious safety hazard due to unexpected engine failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11709909January 9, 2026
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an abnormal pop sound could be heard coming from the engine. The oil warning light was illuminated. The contact was about to merge to the side of the road when the contact noticed a glow on the underside of the vehicle. The contact then pulled into a parking lot, smoke was emitting from under the hood, and entered the vehicle through the A/C vents, and noticed the flames under the hood. The contact stated that the heater was turned on, and the contact immediately turned off the heater. The contact opened the hood and used a fire extinguisher to extinguish the flames. The fire department was called to check the vehicle to make sure the fire was extinguished. The fire department used a thermo reader to make sure that there was no more risk of a fire. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact towed the vehicle to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed. The contact was informed that the vehicle had an open recall pending: NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V727000 (ENGINE). The dealer informed the contact that since the recall was not performed, the engine had failed. The contact stated that he was the second owner and that the vehicle was purchased in 2022. The contact was unaware of the recall at the time of purchase. The dealer refused to complete the recall repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. Most recently, the contact was informed that the connecting rod failed and punctured the bottom end of the engine. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and denied the recall repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11710016January 9, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle dash intermittently goes out. Flickers, goes dark, or shows every warning that exists on the panel. Could be unsafe as speed, gas gage, or other warnings that provide safety are going dark. Took it to dealer in Roseville, Ca. They tried to repair it, but problem began to occur again a week later. I have a video of it, but can’t show here.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11709985January 9, 2026
ENGINE
I am the original owner of this car and in June 2025 I brought my car to Hyundai from noises and they told me it had no oil despite me being up to date with oil changes on the vehicle. They told me they were going to do an oil consumption test and once they did that the engine was denied. 6 months later 3 days after an oil change and no check engine light on, the engine fails while I’m on the side of the highway. This car is not safe. Check engine light was not on and I am always up to date with my cars maintenance.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11709979January 9, 2026
ENGINE
Oil Consumption problems
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11709963January 9, 2026
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My wife was slowly pulling into a parking spot, when at about 10ft from curb the car suddenly accelerated faster than she even thought the car even was capable of (the AWD likely helped). It hopped the curb and hit a tree. She backed it up to the parking spot (it acted normally) and had it towed to dealer. In hindsight, the car had been having a progressive amount and frequency of delay in normal acceleration, sometimes having a pause of up to second or two from pedal input to car response. We asked the dealer to check the EDR (event data recorder). The tech first said he didn't even know what that was, then that he checked with all his fellow techs and they didn't know either, then the story changed to the model not having an EDR. We politely told him which page in the Hyundai manual he can find it, and he refused to look, as did his boss. Car was transferred to a body shop, and disposition was to total the vehicle. While the body shop was still evaluating the car, we contacted a second dealer, who said they don't have a reader. I inspected the floormats before the car was towed, as that was an initial suspect, but it was locked in and clearly there was no obstruction. She was wearing tennis shoes and doesn't recall ever having an instance of hitting the wrong pedal in any vehicle. She thinks she was only coasting, not even touching the brake yet.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11709648January 8, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Horn stopped before odometer hit 6,000 miles, dealer was unfamiliar with problem until I googled it and found out Hyundai is having horn issues, then they were aware of problem. Took 34 days to get this issue repaired.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11709619January 8, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The fuel injectors in the car keep misfiring causing the car to shake while driving, be loud and idle hard. In the past I have already replaced two different fuel injectors and now this is a third one that needs replaced.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11709340January 7, 2026
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the oil level was topped off. The dealer requested that the contact return every 1,000 miles for inspection. The failure persisted, and the vehicle was returned to the dealer every 1,000 miles. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for an inspection, and the dealer discovered that the catalytic converter was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a second opinion, and the contact was informed that the engine had failed due to a defect in one of the engine cylinders. The dealer was informed of the findings by the independent mechanic, and an appointment was scheduled to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11709514January 7, 2026
ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that after coming to a complete stop, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle went into LIMP Mode. In addition, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 30 MPH. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to several dealers. The contact was informed that the unknown hoses and the dipstick melted inside due to the engine overheating. The contact stated that the catalytic converter was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the catalytic converter had been replaced three times since the first failure. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the engine was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact was adding engine oil every two weeks. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The failure was a recurring failure, and the contact drove the vehicle intermittently due to the safety concerns. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11709015January 6, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Brake lights, hazard lights, and turn signals in the back of the car stopped working. Took vehicle into Glenbrook Hyundai dealer in Fort Wayne, Indiana and the dealer confirmed the problem is caused by the open safety recall. No remedy exists yet, so dealer charged me diagnostic fees for recall-related work.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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