Hyundai Tucson Complaints

6,738 consumer complaints on file.

#11543532September 9, 2023
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The engine, rod bearing failure, constantly ABS Kits, Engine monitoring system (car is available for inspection). Our safety and others put at risk because the auto stopped dead on Interstate during rush hour traffic barely escaped death and seriously injuries to all travelers close to us. Towed it to a dealer for diagnostic testing who confirmed it's the engine and rod bearing system on report of inspection and estimate invoice. Manufacture told us to take it to a dealership and we took it to Wallace Hyundai of Stuart Florida. The warning was a knocking sound and oil light flickering just before auto began to sliw down to final stop. All took place on August 8, 2023. I have 7 photos to upload but your site is not allowing more than 10 documents. I tried to delete some documents but it did not have a delete function once I uploaded the documents.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542834September 6, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Car hesitates when accelerating from a complete stop and the car will jerk when driving at low speeds while accelerating.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542622September 5, 2023
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled but restarted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. While having an oil change at an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the oil level was extremely low. The mechanic suggested to the contact to check the oil level regularly. The contact added approximately a 1/2 quart per month but had to add more oil over time. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the spark plugs, and ignition coil were replaced. The dealer performed two oil consumption tests however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed her that there was no compression in the engine. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 81,091.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542651September 5, 2023
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
On 9/3/23, driver was waiting at a stop sign to turn left. When driver accelerated into the highway, there was no power and the vehicle would only go 5-10 mph. Warning lights came on to check the hybrid system with the HEV indicator light. Driver pulled over. Restarted car and engine was stuttering. Was able to drive a few miles to a safer location. Started car on 9/4/23, again it had a rough start. Driver waited until the vehicle sounded normal. The vehicle immediately lost power and could not accelerate when on the main road. Called Hyundai and they were unconcerned. We are in remote Alaska, 250 miles from a dealership. Because it happened on a holiday weekend, we have been unable to contact the service department yet. Vehicle is available to be inspected. Safety is a huge risk because the car suddenly stops propelling forward. I'm afraid we will get rear-ended because of the sudden loss of power. It is a danger to ourselves and others. I'm also concerned that we will be stranded because the car has to be stopped when this occurs. We were supposed to be enjoying a trip for a week, and now we don't trust the vehicle and will likely need to go home early and lose hotel costs. This issue will wind up killing someone because there are reports that these Hyundais are stopping in the middle of the highway. Please hold Hyundai accountable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542439September 4, 2023
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
I bought a used 2016 Hyundai Tucson locally. Had the car 3 days, & both rear window actuators had to be replaced. Had the car a week, oil pump/pan seal failed. Then the rear seal fail. Then the boot on the right CV joint failed. The aAC started blowing hot on the passenger side, while cold on the driver side, but I DON’T have dual controls for the temperature & it’s full. Bluetooth randomly connects/disconnects. Gas gauge is inaccurate says 40 miles left & then suddenly your light is on & it says you’ve 20. REPEATEDLY replaced my brake light bulbs/front turn signal bulbs, several times within a few months of each other, often on the same side. Having my phone plugged into the charging ports, the phone often overheats to the point of being too hot to touch. Even placed out of the sun’s rays, & shaded. Must pull front passenger door 2x externally before it will open. RR passenger door you can pull all day/push from inside /outside, doesn’t matter, WON’T OPEN.The car is equipped with a CVT, which allows you to shift manually if needed. Then the transmission refused to shift automatically. No codes would show. Today car died on me in the middle of the road, while I was turning, check engine is on, & car refuses to start. I was almost hit by cross traffic from both directions. A few people drove around me, before two very nice young men pushed my car out of the middle of the road onto the shoulder of a county road, on a holiday weekend. If not for a Good Samaritan, I’d have been walking 6 miles home in the dark. I’m almost 50, & a woman, & diabetic. The car has plenty of oil & coolant. Tried putting the car in neutral, still won’t start. Air filter is clean. Battery is good. Says it has gas; 40 miles til empty. Car tries to turn over but won’t catch. Tachometer will barely register to the line above zero, & even giving it gas makes NO difference. Have been told it is the timing & transmission. Dealer won’t honor extended warranty. Car has “just” passed Hyundai warranty.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542459September 4, 2023
ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Engine stalled in the middle of the highway. Could not get speed over 30mph to get out of the way of oncoming traffic even with the gas peddle pushed to the floor. Engine light flashing. Finally was able to get over to the side of the road with care bucking and jerking the whole way and stuttered to a stop.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542480September 4, 2023
ENGINE
6 Mar 2023 check engine light comes on. Took to my mechanic (they were closest to me) to put on machine to find out what the problem was; they state that it was the knock sensor and said to take it to the dealership and also let them know that it was down one quart of oil since the last oil change Jan 2023). Dealership took possession of vehicle on 8 March 23. Didn't begin repairs until 5 Apr. Then they state there was still noise from engine and found scoring on the cylinder walls and may be why it's consuming oil. Then they wanted oil change records. Finally, after providing records, "Hyundai approved replacement of engine". Legal battle ensued because they were charging for parts (lifters) that were no longer on my vehicle. Ended up having to pay for the full invoice after bullying and terroristic tactics only to have the check engine light come on again (picked up the evening of 15 Aug 23, CEL came on at 06:00 on 18 Aug 23). Eminent engine failure, limp mode and/or fire potential make me afraid to keep my vehicle but financially, I must keep it a while longer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542545September 4, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Door latches do not open from the exterior, could possibly cause a safety hazard
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542370September 3, 2023
ENGINE
The engine is consuming oil that may cause mechanical failure while driving on a busy road or highway. At the last oil change the technician informed me that there was hardly any oil left in the car. When I took the car to Hyundai they confirmed that the engine was consuming oil. Hyundai Motors refuses to replace the engine. There are over 2 million recalls on the same type of engine that my car has but there isn’t a recall for my car. Please help me hold the manufacturer responsible for this manufacturer defect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542388September 3, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The front passenger window failed to work. A week later drivers window failed to work. A week after repairing the two front windows the rear passenger side window failed to work. The failure of windows working is breaking of plastic regulators by faulty manufacturing parts. There should be a recall on these regulations. This is a safety issue!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542400September 3, 2023
ENGINE
Engine light is on at 6,000 miles,they fixed but on again a month after repair.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542226September 2, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Both front windows have stopped working. From a Google search on possible fixes, this is a common issue with 2016 Hyundai Tucsons. It’s also very expensive to fix and a great safety hazard.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542045September 1, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rear passenger door will not open without manually adjusting the internal door handle components with a screwdriver (or similar tool). This poses a huge safety risk, trapping a passenger in the vehicle. I am in the process of having the door repaired, but this issue has been recalled on other models and the cost of repair should not be on the consumer, since it is a known defect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542104September 1, 2023
ENGINE
Was driving down the road when it started making a metallic noises then all of a sudden the car sputtered, shot flames and smoke out from underneath the car and metal debris went flying. I had to tow my car to the dealership where they still have it. They said there is a hole in the engine block where a rod was thrown. After this incident we looked more into the problem to find that other Hyundaia have had the same issue. No check engine light came on, the car didn't over heat or anything it was random.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542198September 1, 2023
ENGINE
My engine has been losing oil with no leak. 1st shut down was 02sensors crank shaft , check engine light still on took it fixed it not sure how. Brought it in for upgrade in security took it out and a week later didn't start. Now entire exhaust is gone it's still burning oil I called ciorperate because he would not acknowledge the burning oil. So we will start this every 1000 kile test x3 so it may be diagnosed but they still want ne to pay 2600 fix exhaust that is directly linked to sludge and burning oil!? I do nit know what to do but I have already put 1000s in fir service rental tow I literally cannot pay 2600 to get car back to prove the problem and eat it it isn't fair well jotting is but this has got to be illegal so ehow... I hope
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542215September 1, 2023
ENGINE
my car has been losing oil, i reported it to the dealership when my check engine light was on, 800$ later they give it back, light reappears i brought it back then they fixed it free. brought car in for safety recall told them it was burning and engine smoking while on he did not address told me process would take too much not worth it. check engine light reappears 1 week later then wont stop. he tells me timing chain exhaust failure from unsteady levels of oil... but i need to pay 2600 for the problem the burning oil caused!? i can pay the 2600 but it will still be burning oil so the 3rd failure will occur. there is no way this can be legal can it? so i call corperate, they said charge her 2600 then start the oil burning process, she can also pay for that testing and return in 1000 miles?!?! 3 xs!! is this legal? please tell me what to do im stuck
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11541620August 30, 2023
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The car is having problems excellating when you push the gas it take it a moment to realize the gas is push and it needs to go
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11541740August 30, 2023
ENGINE
My Hyundai Tuscon has started to burn oil in 5/22 and I brought the car to the dealer (Pugi Hyundai in Downers Grove, IL) and the dealer at the time was directed by Hyundai that the vehicle needed to wait to do an oil consumption test. In 2-23 the vehicle was taken to Wilkens Hyundai and they preformed work on it. The vehicle still continued to burn oil. Hyundai stated I could not pull the dipstick and check oil. in 6-23, the I made a rapid stop in the vehicle and the oil pressure light briefly displayed and the engine started lightly sputtering at highway speeds causing a brief loss of power. At the same time, there was a brief period of blue smoke emitting from the exhaust causing visibility issues for me and other drivers. This event put me and other drivers at risk, The vehicle has been inspected by the dealer multiple times and it has not been determined the cause of failure and I am unable to check my oil during the oil consumption tests, putting me and other drivers at risk due to a potential stalled engine or seized engine due to loss of oil pressure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11541347August 29, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ENGINE
Took car in back in April 2022 to settle the recall. After servicing the car the abs and two other sensor lights came on, it’s now August 2023 it has less than 100,000 miles and it’s less than 10 years.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11541466August 29, 2023
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine light illuminated, smoke came from underneath the hood, and a nearby driver signaled and indicated that the vehicle was on fire. The contact stated he immediately drove the vehicle to the shoulder and less than a minute later the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The contact stated that a fire and police report had been filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for investigation. The contact stated that he had made two attempts to get the vehicle serviced for the NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V727000 (Engine). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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