2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON

What owners reported to NHTSA, ranked by how often and how seriously.

This is complaint data, not a random sample.

It only includes owners who chose to file a federal complaint, so it over-represents dramatic and safety-related problems and under-represents minor issues an owner just had fixed without reporting. Read this as what NHTSA complainants report most, not as this vehicle's true failure rate. Full methodology.

Component ranking

  1. #1

    engine internal

    29 stranded, 158 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    189
    incidents
    Typical range: 43,000–90,000 mi

    Median 68,000 mi, based on 63 reports (75% had no usable mileage)

    • "WHEN ACCELERATING, THE ENGINE VIBRATES SOFTLY AT AROUND 4,000 RPM, DRIVER CAN HEAR THE DOORS AND DASH PANELS VIBRATING. IT HAS BEEN THAT WAY SINCE BRAND NEW. I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO EXPLAIN THE SERVICE PERSONNEL BUT THEY SAY THAT IS NORMAL. ALSO WHEN I STA…"~658 mi, complaint #1558907
    • "MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HER CAR UP A HILL ON HWY 2 AND IT SLOWED TO A STOP. SHE PULLED OVER AND IT STARTED SMOKING. THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED HER CAR. IT WAS A TOTAL LOSS."~34,000 mi, complaint #1737917
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, when the contact noticed the vehicle started to rattle and shake and the contact heard a loud banging sound. The vehicle was losing power going up a mountain. The contact was able…"~60,100 mi, complaint #1761701
    • "WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 75 MILES PER HOUR MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED ACCELERATING AND SMOKE STARTED TO APPEAR FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND FROM THE TAIL OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER NEARLY BEING HIT BY A VEHICLE TRAVELING BEHIND MINE I WAS ABLE TO…"~80,638 mi, complaint #1730593
    • "I WAS DRIVING ON HEY DO 70 CAR MADE A NOISE DROPPED TO 65 PPL WAS HONKING AT ME I LOOKED IN REAR VIEW MIRROR I SEE SPARKS COMING FROM BOTTOM OF CAR. I IMMEDIATELY MERGED TO THE RIGHT TURN CAR OFF AND IT STARTED SMOKING. I HAVE NO WARNING ⚠️ INDICA…"~130,000 mi, complaint #1729902
  2. #2

    engine oil consumption

    2 stranded, 128 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    131
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=21, median 68,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "OIL PAN LEAK: 2.0L NU GDI ENGINE IS STARTING TO LEAK OIL IN THE OIL PAN. ONLY 38,900 MILES. PREVIOUS ENGINE OIL WAS MADE BY THE DEALER AND NO NOTICE ABOUT THE ISSUE MAS MADE.I WILL GO TO THE DEALER AND COMPLAIN BECAUSE OF THIS."~38,900 mi, complaint #1619800
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving approximately 35-40 MPH, the oil pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where oil was replaced and the oil pressure warning light turned off; however, the…"~60,000 mi, complaint #1802977
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, an abnormal knocking sound started with the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was info…"~63,000 mi, complaint #1904000
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that heavy, black smoke would emit from the tailpipe upon the start of the vehicle without warning. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact discovered that the oil level was low. The vehicle was ta…"~70,000 mi, complaint #1982200
    • "HYUNDAI TUCSON 1.6L TURBO ENGINE BURNS OIL INTERNALLY BEFORE 3,000 MILE OIL EXCHANGE. STARTED AROUND 75K MILES. THE TRUCK HESITATES AND WANTS TO STALL. I HAVE TO ADD QUART OF OIL EVERY 2K MILES BEFORE OIL EXCHANGE. THERE IS NO VISIBLE OIL LEAKS. IGNITION COIL…"~104,000 mi, complaint #1715024
  3. #3

    acceleration loss or hesitation

    124 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    126
    incidents
    Typical range: 2,500–24,000 mi

    Median 10,000 mi, based on 143 reports (27% had no usable mileage)

    • "AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE GAS PEDAL, SEVERE LAG. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN IN 3 ACCIDENTS IN 2 WEEKS, I AM ON BLOOD THINNERS SO THIS PRESENTS A LIFE THREATENING ISSUE FOR ME, I AM PURSUING ALL COMPLAINT OPTIONS AND LOOKING FOR A FULL REFUND.…"~500 mi, complaint #1382500
    • "2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON 4700 MILES ON IT ON 5/29/[REDACTED ADDRESS] HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS CAR FAILED TO ACCELERATE AT A NORMAL PACE STARTED VERY SLOW IT HAPPENED AT LEAST SEVEN MORE TIMES ON THAT DAY"~4,700 mi, complaint #1472211
    • "UPON SUPPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL VEHICLE FAILS TO ACCELERATE FROM STANDSTILL CREATING A 2-3 "PAUSE" THAT IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY WHEN ENTERING TRAFFIC, FREEWAYS, ETC. THIS IS CLEARLY A PROBLEM THAT IS DOCUMENTED HOWEVER NO RECALL HAS BEEN GRANTED…"~10,000 mi, complaint #1495492
    • "I HAVE A HYUNDAI TUCSON SE PLUS 2.0 LITER HAS ALMOST 21K MILES. I STARTED NOTICING AN ISSUE A FEW WEEKS AGO WHERE IT WILL NOT ACCELERATE FROM A STOP OR SLOW CRAWL. I'VE HAD SOME FRIGHTENING SITUATIONS WHERE TAKING A LEFT TURN IN AN INTERSECTION THERE IS DELAYE…"~20,500 mi, complaint #1586582
    • "1. LOST OF POWER/ACCELERATION WHEN IN DRIVE MODE, HAS HAPPEN MULTIPLE TIMES BUT TOLD BY SERVICE DEPT, NOTHING IS WRONG DURING THEIR TEST DRIVES. 2. DRIVER DOOR DOES NOT OPEN ON THE OUTSIDE, HAS TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. 3. SMELL OF EXHAUST INSIDE CABINET. HAVE…"~83,000 mi, complaint #1736689
  4. #4

    engine stall or no start

    30 stranded, 82 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    113
    incidents
    Typical range: 18,000–76,000 mi

    Median 54,500 mi, based on 112 reports (53% had no usable mileage)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AUTOMATICALLY AND RETURNED TO NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (CLAY HYUNDAI LOCATED AT [REDACTED ADDRESS], NORWOOD,…"~500 mi, complaint #1390729
    • "TRAFFIC WAS CLEAR AND ATTEMPTED TO TURN LEFT. WHILE DOING SO, THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY STALLED AND I COULD NOT ACCELERATE TO MY LANE, CAUSING BRIEF PANIC SINCE I WAS IN THE VEHICLE WITH MY BABY AND A FREIGHTLINER WAS NOW APPROACHING. THE VEHICLE RESPONDED IN THE S…"~12,800 mi, complaint #1521624
    • "AT APPROXIMATELY 6:10 PM ON WEDNESDAY 8/7/19, I WAS ON AN OUTLYING ROAD TURNING ON A ROUNDABOUT, I HAD SLOWED TO APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH TO ENTER THE ROUNDABOUT AND WAS ACCELERATING TO EXIT IT, WHEN MY 2017 HYUNDAI TUSCON SPONTANEOUSLY AND WITHOUT WARNING SHUT OF…"~29,150 mi, complaint #1592068
    • "AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I NOTICED MY MPH STARTING TO GO DOWN. MY FOOT WAS ALL THE WAY DOWN ON THE GAS AND MY MPH STARTED TO GO DOWN. MY CAR STARTED MAKING SOME NOISES AND AFTER A FEW MINUTES MY MPH SHOT DOWN COMPLETELY AND I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM T…"~48,000 mi, complaint #1731802
    • "Without any notice the engine completely seized up and now I'm unable to even get a new engine because the engine is discontinued even though federal law mandates parts are to be available for 10 years."~180,114 mi, complaint #1946308
  5. #5

    transmission cvt

    68 unsafe

    68
    incidents
    Typical range: 2,500–22,000 mi

    Median 11,500 mi, based on 68 reports (23% had no usable mileage)

    • "THE DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION IS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS, AS IT HAS AN EXTREME DELAYED ACCELERATION WHEN COMING OFF A COMPLETE STOP OR JUST INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING, IN WHICH THE ENGINE WILL REDLINE IN RPM. PARKING LOTS ARE ABSOLUTE MISERY AS WELL, AS THE VEHI…"~500 mi, complaint #1385411
    • "WE BOUGHT A HYUNDAI TUCSON SUV FROM HYUNDAI OF ORANGE PARK JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32244 BACK ON NOVEMBER 2, 2017. THE PROBLEM WITH THIS SUV IS THAT IT HAS A JERKING AND HESITATION PROBLEM WHEN YOU START OUT FROM 5 MILES AN HOUR UNTIL IT GETS UP TO SPEED. IT IS…"~3,000 mi, complaint #1610647
    • "WHEN I MAKE A TURN RIGHT OR LEFT, JOINING TRAFFIC, I PRESS ACCELERATION AND THE CAR DOES NOTHING... I MAY EVEN PUSH THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR, ENGINE ROARS AT 5-6K AND THE CAR DOES NOT MOVE AT ALL OR MOVES EXTREMELY SLOWLY... I WATCH THE CARDS APPROACHING FROM TH…"~12,000 mi, complaint #1549723
    • "DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) / 1.6T ENGINE START FROM STOP ACCELERATION STUTTERING, STALLING OCCURS FROM INITIAL TAKE OFFS, WHILE IDLING IN STOP/GO TRAFFIC CREATES POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS DRIVE/PASSENGER SITUATION IN TRAFFIC ESPECIALLY WHEN CROSSING TRAFFIC PA…"~18,000 mi, complaint #1527118
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the transmission failed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmi…"~92,000 mi, complaint #2114553
  6. #6

    transmission automatic

    2 stranded, 63 unsafe

    65
    incidents
    Typical range: 1,000–16,000 mi

    Median 6,000 mi, based on 42 reports (54% had no usable mileage)

    • "TRANSMISSION DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY SHIFT THROUGH GEARS. UNDER ACCELERATION, IT WILL SOMETIMES SHIFT FROM 1-2- NEUTRAL INSTEAD OF GOING INTO 3RD GEAR. IF YOU DEACCELRATE AND THEN TRY TO ACELERATE AS WHEN COMING TO A TURN, THE CAR HAS EXTREME HESITATION AND SOME…"~500 mi, complaint #1317439
    • "WHILE DRIVING THE HYUNDAI TUCSON AT TIMES THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ENGAGE TO THE NEXT GEAR. WE WERE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND WENT TO MAKE A LANE CHANGE AS A RESULT OF THE TRANSMISSION NOT ENGAGING PROPERLY WE WERE ALMOST HIT BY A BIG RIG. WE HAVE…"~3,400 mi, complaint #1503144
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT AN INTERSECTION, THE GEAR SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTED VARIOUS TIMES AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. THE CO…"~8,000 mi, complaint #1527502
    • "SEEMS LIKE WHEN THE TEMPERATURE REACHES ABOUT 90 DEGREES TRANSMISSION HAS A PROBLEM LEAVING A STOP AT A NORMAL SPEED NO MATTER H0W MUCH GAS PEDAL IS APPLIED IT TAKES 5 TO 10 SECONDS FOR THE CAR TO MOVE FOWARD AT A REGULAR SPEED ALMOST LIKE THE OLD DAYS WHEN Y…"~19,606 mi, complaint #1684650
    • "2ND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME. 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON DECIDED IT WAS NOT GOING TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK EVEN THOUGH THE SHIFT WAS ALLOWING ME TO SHIFT VIA THE SHIFTER AND SHOWING IT WAS SHIFTING ON THE DASH. IT WAS PARKED. EVEN WHEN TOWED, THE WHEELS LOCKED AND WO…"~100,754 mi, complaint #1618100
  7. #7

    door latch and hinge

    54 unsafe, 3 broken, 1 annoyance

    58
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=16, median 64,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM EITHER THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. APPARENTLY THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS MAKE/MODEL. MECHANICAL FAILURE."~24,000 mi, complaint #1736326
    • "LEFT REAR PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN, DOOR LOCKS WORK BUT DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE."~49,000 mi, complaint #1743244
    • "THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN EITHER FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE EVEN THOUGH THE LOCK/UNLOCK SEEMS TO BE FUNCTIONING. IT HAPPENED RANDOMLY."~62,000 mi, complaint #1746020
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the front driver’s side door locking mechanism had malfunctioned and the door would not open from the outside. Additionally, the rear driver’s side door could not be opened from inside or outside…"~73,000 mi, complaint #1751696
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood independently unlatched, raised up, and shattered the front windshield. No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however,…"~98,000 mi, complaint #2131670
  8. #8

    transmission manual clutch

    3 stranded, 27 unsafe, 1 broken

    31
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=16, median 11,500 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "MY 2017 HYUNDAI TUSCON HAS A DUEL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT EVER SINCE WE PURCHASED IT. I HAVE HAD IT BACK TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. WHEN YOU ARE SITTING IN TRAFFIC AND TRY TO GO THE TRANSMISSION HESITATES, WHEN YOU COME TO A STOP…"~500 mi, complaint #1488979
    • "HESITATION ON ACCELERATION, FROM A STOP MAY ACCELERATE OR SIT THERE. I SEE THERE ARE ALREADY 29 COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME THING AND IN 2016 THERE WERE 108 COMPLAINTS FOR THE DRY TYPE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) APPLICATION LOGIC MINE 1.6 TURBO. USE SPORT MOD…"~2,800 mi, complaint #1419630
    • "AFTER A STOP, INITIATING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT ACCELERATE, THE TACHOMETER RACES, BUT THERE IS NO ENGAGEMENT. AFTER A LONG PAUSE, THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGES AND THE CAR JERKS FORWARD. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT, OCCURRING AT LEAST TWICE A WE…"~7,900 mi, complaint #1579912
    • "I LEASED A 2017 TUCSON INTENDING TO BUY AT THE END. OVER THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF, WITH ABOUT 29,000 MILES ON IT, I HAVE HAD SIX DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WHERE I PULL OUT ONTO MY BUSY [REDACTED ADDRESS] AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE. IT'S ALMOST AS IF IT HAD STALLE…"~29,000 mi, complaint #1595225
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE FROM AN IDLE POSITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PROPERLY ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CENTRAL VALLEY HYUNDAI ([REDACTED ADDRESS], MODESTO, CA) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH PAC…"~60,000 mi, complaint #1616413
  9. #9

    other

    13 unsafe, 7 annoyance

    20
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=17, median 50,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "THERE IS A CURRENT RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE: NHTSA RECALL NUMBER20V543000. I HAVE CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY HAVE NO IDEA OF WHEN HYUNDAI WILL PROVIDE A FIX. SINCE THIS DEFECT CAN CAUSE THE CAR TO CATCH FIRE CAN YOU PLEASE FIND OUT ABOUT THE FIX FOR THIS PROB…"~30,000 mi, complaint #1727325
    • "1) HYUNDAI FAILURE TO NOTIFY ME OF SAFETY RECALL 195 REGARDING A POTENTIAL FOR FIRE EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE REGISTRATION ADDRESS HAS NOT CHANGED SINCE JANUARY 2019. I LEARNED OF IT FROM OTHER SOURCES ON 1/9/21. 2) HYUNDAI FAILURE TO PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION REG…"~42,000 mi, complaint #1724767
    • "RECALL LETTER HASN'T BEING RECEIVED. DOES APPLY TO MY MODEL. FRIENDS HAVE THE SAME CAR AND RECEIVED A CAR. BY CHECKING VIN NUMBER VEHICLE HAS BEEN ASSEMBLED ON THE SAME LINE AS MY TUCSON."~49,126 mi, complaint #1747156
    • "I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE THAT STATES I MUST PARK OUTSIDE DUE TO A FIRE HAZARD. I CALL TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIR AND I AM INFORMED THE PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER AND THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THEY ARE GOING TO GET THEM."~71,459 mi, complaint #1733900
    • "The contact owned a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle was unoccupied and parked at the residence for a couple of days, he received a call from a neighbor informing that there was a fire at his residence. The contact was not home at the t…"~110,000 mi, complaint #2031442
  10. #10

    lighting exterior

    5 unsafe, 2 broken, 4 annoyance

    11
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=9)

    • "THE VISIBILITY AT NIGHT IS IMPAIRED DUE TO THE HID HEADLIGHTS. IN RESEARCHING THE ISSUE, I SEE WHERE THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THE SAME THING. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION TO BE DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH LIMITED VISIBILITY. ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHTS D…"~26,000 mi, complaint #1483338
    • "THE BRIGHT LIGHT / TURN SIGNAL ARM HAS AN OFF..AUTO..ON ROTATING END THAT CONTROLS THE HEADLIGHTS/DASH/BRIGHT-DIM CONTROL. WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ON BRIGHT YOU HAVE TO PULL THE SWITCH ARM TO DIM THE LIGHTS. THE TROUBLE IS THE ROTATING END MOVES FROM AUTO TO OFF,…"~29,000 mi, complaint #1507542
    • "THE BRAKE LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. I REPLACED IT. APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS LATER THE RIGHT SIDE BURNED OUT. IT GOT SO HOT IT MELTED THE LEAD ON THE BULB. THE DRIVERS SIDE BURNED OUT AGAIN, NO DATE, THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS BURNED OUT TWO MORE…"~36,427 mi, complaint #1631576
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that an independent mechanic had previously replaced the driver's and passenger's side rear brake light bulbs; however, the failure recurred with the passenger's side headlight burning out quickly. The…"~101,000 mi, complaint #1846772
    • "I HAVE TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULBS EVERY COUPLE OF MONTHS, THE BACK HOLDER HAD TO BE REPLACED WAS MELTED , I BELIEVE THIS IS A DEFECT. HOW DO THINGS MELT FOR NO REASON. IVE SPENT ABOUT 300 TO 400. ON LIGHT BULBS. JUST REPLACED PIGTAIL ON THE FRONT LOW BEAM LIGH…"~103,000 mi, complaint #1735041
  11. #11

    wiring harness

    9 unsafe

    9
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "SHORTAGE IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.. NEVER HAD SO MANY BULBS BLOWN OUT ON 1 CAR - BRAKE LIGHTS AND HEAD LIGHTS. NOW THERE IS A SHORTAGE IN THE HOOD... THE FAN KEEPS GOING EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF, CLICKS A COUPLE OF TIMES AND THE FAR STARTS UP AGAIN.…"~50,900 mi, complaint #1662071
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shuddering with several unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the speedometer, turn signals, and temperature gauge failed to operate w…"~78,388 mi, complaint #1862428
  12. #12

    abs module

    8 unsafe

    8
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=6)

    • "I HAVE BEEN GETTING RECALL NOTICES FOR MY 2017 TUCSON SINCE DECEMBER 2020 FOR THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) BUT AM UNABLE TO GET IT FIXED. ACCORDING TO CALLS I MADE IN DECEMBER, JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. IT'S RECALL NUMBER 2…"~23,000 mi, complaint #1734316
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the contact noticed that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact continued to drive to the destination. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed the…"~28,223 mi, complaint #1773485
    • "RECEIVED A CALL ( NOT A NOTICE VIA MAIL) ON 1/26/21, FROM THE CARSON CITY, NV. HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE. RECALL IS ON THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM. THE (HECU) HYDRAULIC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT IS DEFECTIVE, CAUSING WIRES TO CORRODE & CAU…"~29,000 mi, complaint #1722713
    • "PURCHASED JUST TWO WEEKS AGO. WHILE TRAVELING AT [REDACTED ADDRESS] IN NEW YORK VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED WHILE MY FOOT WAS ON THE GAS PEDAL. 4 INDICATOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON DASH. TIRE PRESSURE / ABS / YIELD / ETC "~46,000 mi, complaint #1639489
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the ABS, and Blind Spot Detection (BSD) warning lights and several other unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated was able to continue driving; howe…"~89,000 mi, complaint #1991186
  13. #13

    airbag system

    8 unsafe

    8
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=8)

    • "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF LIGHT REMAINS ON WHENEVER AN ADULT WEIGHING MORE THA 120 LBS ARE SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT WITH A SMALL PILLOW OR SEAT CUSHION ON THE SEAT. PILLOW IS NEEDED TO ENHANCE SEATING COMFORT, ESPECIALLY ON LONG ROAD TRIPS. LIGHT DOES WORK WH…"~4,000 mi, complaint #1412968
    • "AIRBAG INDICATOR ICON STAYED LIT RATHER THAN GOING OUT AFTER A FEW SECONDS WHEN CAR WAS STARTED. PROBLEM IDENTIFIED BY DEALERSHIP AS AIR BAG NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALERSHIP WILL HAVE HAD MY CAR MORE THAN 2 MONTHS BECAUSE THERE ARE NO AIRBAG MECHANISMS I…"~7,000 mi, complaint #1418976
    • "FRONTAL SIDE WAS BADLY HIT BY OTHER PASSING CAR .IN A CROSSROADM..THE VEHICULE WAS WRECKED BUT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLYED. I CONTACTED HYUNDAI USA AND THEY TOLD ME TO CONTACT HYUNDAI PR. CREATED A CASE #3830 BUT THE INVESTIGATRO CLOSED THE CASE WITHOUT NOTIC…"~22,000 mi, complaint #1676337
    • "PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS BLINKING, WHILE DRIVING"~22,500 mi, complaint #1555983
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the air bag failed and in the event of a crash the air bag would not deploy. The vehicle had n…"~72,000 mi, complaint #1777224
  14. #14

    throttle and pedal

    8 unsafe

    8
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=10, median 2,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. ALSO, THE RPMS INCREASED AND THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY LUNGED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS…"~2,200 mi, complaint #1450459
    • "THE VEHICLE HAS A DRIVE-BY-WIRE SYSTEM CONTROLLING THE THROTTLE AND THE 7-SPEED DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE THROTTLE PEDAL HAS NO EFFECT ON THE THROTTLE WHATSOEVER. IT HAPPENS MOST IN 'ECO' MODE, BUT STILL HAPPENS IN 'SPORT' MODE,…"~7,800 mi, complaint #1379076
  15. #15

    paint and clearcoat

    1 unsafe, 6 annoyance

    7
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "There is no accident. My paint is peeling around the rear windows. The paint color is dazzling white. "complaint #1907589
    • "The paint just started chipping off slowly "complaint #1973493
    • "UNKNOWN the white paint is peeling off of my car causing it to rust the dealership took pictures and inspected it and started a good will claim and said it should be fixed under that and then came back a month later and said hyundai has now canceled all of the…"complaint #2009383
    • "Paint is peeling off of the door handles, the roof, and the mirrors. There is no reason for a 2017 to have this issue. It started 6 months after I bought the car in 2022. I called them Hyundai customer center with no help. "complaint #2031047
    • "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…"complaint #2061868
  16. #16

    brake hydraulics

    5 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "WE SAW IT ON INTERNET HYUNDAI TUCSON 2017 HAD RECALLS ON THE BRAKES THAT THEY MAY CATCH ON FIRE.DEALERSHIP SAID YES. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP-APPT.1/15/2021. NO PART. CALLED TODAY-NO PART IN ."~33,000 mi, complaint #1724529
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE EXTERIOR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE A…"~38,000 mi, complaint #1550776
    • "2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON, ALERTS DRIVER THAT THE REAR LEFT BRAKE BULB IS BAD. BUT WHEN THE LAMP IS REMOVED THE BULB LOOKS DARK BUT THE INSIDE LEADS AREN'T BROKEN. BUT THE BULB SOCKET LOOKS LIKE BURNED. CAR HAS ONLY 49,263MILES"~49,236 mi, complaint #1747162
  17. #17

    engine head gasket

    6 unsafe

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "There was a recall for a malfunction in my engine that could potentially cause the vehicle to catch on fire. The signs associated were knocking in the engine, failure to accelerate, check engine light was on, and the oil light would come on when making turns.…"complaint #1801284
    • "2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. CONSTITUENT WRITES REGARDING 1.6T ENGINE PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK AND VIBRATE. THERE WAS SCORING OF THE HEAD CYLINDER. "complaint #1840099
    • "Took my 2017 Hyundai Tucson 1.6t engine into the service center on 8/21 for a check engine light and Bluelink notification of "A possible condition with your Engine Control System has been detected" that came on Sunday 8/18. Service center diagnosed P0326 ($15…"complaint #2020872
    • "Vehicle Make/Model/Year: Hyundai Tucson 2017 NHTSA: Recall Number 21V727000 Description of Problem: My vehicle is affected by a known safety recall related to the engine (likely recall campaign P1326 or similar, affecting Hyundai engines). I contacted the aut…"complaint #2106924
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal clacking sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent certified mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter had f…"complaint #2108556
  18. #18

    glass and windshield

    5 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "REAR WINDOW SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED IN THE SPRING OF 2018 (EARLY MAY). CALLED DEALERSHIP WHO COULDN'T REPLACE AND SENT TO GO THROUGH INSURANCE. FALL OF 2019 (SEPTEMBER) THE SAME WINDOW SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED. BOTH TIMES NO PHYSICAL INJURY TO WINDOW, CAR WAS P…"~8,000 mi, complaint #1656092
    • "I WAS DRIVING MY CHILDREN TO SCHOOL WHO WERE SITTING IN THE BACK SEAT WHEN WE HEARD A HUGE POP AND THE GLASS ABOVE THEM WAS SHATTERED AND STARTING FALLING ON THEM. IT WAS VERY SCARY AND THE CHILDREN BECAME VERY EMOTIONAL. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE CAR DEALERSHI…"~54,000 mi, complaint #1615998
  19. #19

    power windows and locks

    5 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "We had a recent onset of issues with our 2017 Tucson Limited Ultimate that is alarming and potentially dangerous. I am most concerned with the safety of my wife and child as this is her primary vehicle. We have a new issue, relating to the door locks - that I…"complaint #1747708
    • "Door lock actuators have failed causing the doors including driver's door not to be able to be opened. Researched online and there are numerous instances of this defect. "complaint #1750146
    • "All of a sudden the passenger rear door cannot be opened either unlocked manually or with the remote. I believe it is the actuator. Online forums say this is a huge problem and also a safety risk. If a person cannot exit the vehicle in an emergency this is una…"complaint #1783472
    • "While driving, switched window buttons, driver side front and passenger front, windows will not return to closed position. Also rear windows will not operate as well. When window buttons pressed, clicks and whirring sound heard but windows do not go up. Also…"complaint #1840508
    • "THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK FROM THE OUTSIDE WITHOUT PULLING THE HANDLE A FEW TIMES. "complaint #1870011
  20. #20

    control module

    5 unsafe

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "TAKARA RECALL. MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED I STARTED THE ENGINE. I NOTICED ON THE DASHBOARD IT SAID BATTERY LOW AND MY CAR STARTED TO GO IN REVERSE SLOWLY EVEN THOUGH I HAD MY CAR STILL IN PARK AND MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. I TURNED MY CAR ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES AS IT…"complaint #1539006
    • "2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 21V-727. THE CONSUMER STATED THE COMPUTER SYSTEM FAILED AFTER HAVING THE RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED. THE CONSUMER SET ANOTHER APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED."complaint #1795933
    • "While driving, all of the warning lights on the dash came on and the car shut off. After pulling over, the car started again. The car was bought on 10/18/22 and the first incident was 11/7/22. It was taken back to the dealership, the lights were turned off and…"complaint #1863814
    • "All the lights in the dashboard are on always, also the check engine light as well, and we found a recall issued for these cars campaign 18-01-026, tucson vacuum pump sealant application/ cap replacement (service campaign T3C) date September 2018"complaint #1874461
    • "All of the lights on the dashboard and check engines light were illuminated. The speedometer would not work and the stick shift would stick in park causing me to have to release the shift lock manually to drive. The failure mileage was 59,450. "complaint #2041797
  21. #21

    engine turbo supercharger

    5 unsafe

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "THE TURBO WENT OUT OF IT AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT NEEDED A WHOLE NEW ENGINE WE TOOK IT TO ANOTHER PLACE TO GET SECOND OPINION AND THEY SAID IT NEEDED A NEW TURBO, WE PUT THAT ON A YEAR AGO AND NOW ITS BAD AGAIN. WHEN DRIVING IT WE NOTICED IT KEPT LOOSING PO…"~30,000 mi, complaint #1691267
  22. #22

    catalytic converter

    2 unsafe, 2 broken

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated, lost motive power, and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the catalytic converter was faulty and needed t…"~110,000 mi, complaint #1922764
  23. #23

    fuel tank and lines

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=7)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND, MINUTES LATER, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE…"~11,000 mi, complaint #1507765
    • "I HAVE DONE A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THE HYUNDAI TUCSON HAS THREE POTENTIAL PROBLEMS THAT CAUSE THE ISSUES WITH THE STALLING/LOW POWER ON TAKEOFF. I BELIEVE THAT PART OF IT MIGHT BE THE TRANSMISSION NOT ENGAGING PROPERLY IN 1ST GEAR AND…"~40,000 mi, complaint #1719021
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while his fiance was driving 40 mph, she started to smell fuel fumes inside of the cab of the vehicle and started to get a headache/nauseous. The driver was able to park at a near gas station and waite…"~96,830 mi, complaint #1788833
  24. #24

    key fob and immobilizer

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "DOOR SMART KEY BUTTON HAS BROKEN (DRIVER'S & FRONT PASSENGER'S DOOR) USER IS UNABLE TO LOCK/UNLOCK THE CAR. USER MUST USE THE BEEPER OR KEY TO UNLOCK/LOCK THE CAR. WENT TO DEALERSHIP AND THE TOLD ME THAT THE CAR HAS BEEN FORCED BY SOMEONE BECAUSE IS VERY EASY…"~49,125 mi, complaint #1747153
  25. #25

    seat mechanism

    3 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "ON NOVEMBER 3RD, 2016 I PURCHASED ON 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON WITH $1500 AND MY 2016 HYUNDAI ELENTRA TRADE-IN. ONOR ABOUT JANUARY 3RD, 2018 I EXPERIENCED AN ISSUE OF THE DRIVER SEAT NOT RECLINING AND INCLINING, LEAVING ME STUCK IN CERTAIN POSITIONS. I SCHEDULED S…"~8,032 mi, complaint #1551491
    • "[XXX] SEAT BACK WILL NOT GO BACK. THE SEAT IS FORWARD TOWARD THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING. UNABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE . ANOTHER ISSUE WHILE DRIVING ENGINE HESITANT IN MOVING ACTS AS IF CAR IS GOING TO SHUT OFF. THEN IT REVS UP. HAPPENED 5 TIME…"~26,000 mi, complaint #1738326
  26. #26

    sunroof

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "PANORAMIC SUNROOF UNEXPECTEDLY EXPLODED, WITHOUT ANY EXTERNAL (OR INTERNAL) CAUSE WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 635. FORTUNATELY, IT WAS CLOSED, SO NO GLASS PENETRATED THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR."~10,600 mi, complaint #1523750
    • "I WAS DRIVING ON I-45 IN HOUSTON 60MPH, GOOD WEATHER, GOOD ROAD, NO UNSAFE CONDITIONS. THERE WAS NO DEBRIS ON THE ROAD, NOR ANY TRUCKS CLOSE BY. FRONT PANEL OF PANORAMIC SUNROOF EXPLODED MAKING A HOLE THE SIZE OF A BASKETBALL."~22,000 mi, complaint #1615587
  27. #27

    unintended acceleration

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=6)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP SIGNAL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY ON ITS OWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STOPPED AND WAS BACK TO NORMAL AUTOMATICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO T…"~1,200 mi, complaint #1388063
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway, the vehicle failed to accelerate despite depressing the accelerator pedal numerous times. The contact then firmly depressed the accelerator pedal, and the vehi…"~24,000 mi, complaint #1868261
    • "AFTER BACKING OUT OF MY GARAGE, I LEFT THE CAR RUNNING IN MY DRIVEWAY. THE CAR WAS STATIONARY IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES. AFTER WHICH TIME THE CAR ACCELERATED THROUGH MY GARAGE AND HIT ME, PINNING ME AGAINST THE WALL OF MY GARAGE FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES…"~26,253 mi, complaint #1455928
  28. #28

    software or update

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "N JUNE 24, 2019 I DISCOVERED MY VEHICLE WAS CYBER CONTROL HACKED.. MYSTERIOUS RADIO CODE, INTERFERENCE WITH SIRIUS RADIO SIGNAL, CHANNELS KEPT CHANGING, CANNOT CONTROL VOLUME, DISCOVERED AN ALIEN IPHONE CONNECTED TO BLUE TOOTH, MALICIOUS LINK APPEARED ON 6/11/…"complaint #1581662
    • "NHTSA Recall Number: 993 Recall Description: Inspect and Anti Theft Software Upgrade"complaint #1905955
    • "Sole owner of 2017 Hyundai Tucson with approx 55,700k miles. Check engine light on and car not accelerating properly. Had same acceleration problem a year ago without engine light, Hyundai dealership stated I needed software update on anti judder gds, update w…"complaint #2085275
  29. #29

    tire failure

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Kumho 225/60 R17 99H Original equipment tires on my Hyundai Tucson 2017. A little over a month ago we noticed a wobble in the front and I have a car at highway speeds and even lower speeds as well. When I removed the front passenger tire to inspect it I noti…"complaint #1825506
    • "I was driving on the Kansas turnpike at around 75 miles per hour. The tire started making a noise similar to driving on rough pavement. I pulled onto an exit ramp to check the tires. I saw a hole about 1/4” long in the sidewall and watched as the tire defla…"complaint #1830707
    • "225/60R17 99H Hankook all 4 tires are splitting in between the tread"complaint #1847061
  30. #30

    engine cooling

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Car had smoke engine overheating this is the 3rd engine I got sick from the smoke I don’t feel safe in that car "complaint #1972105
    • "On March 9, 2024, I was driving when suddenly a warning light sounded from the dashboard that the engine "overheated" and there's a loss of power. I was very scared driving for the first time in my life. Before I pulled over to a safe place, a driver nearest…"complaint #1976010
  31. #31

    exhaust system

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "JULY 2018 CAR BEGAN MAKING NOISE WHEN TURNING ON AND BACKING UP. THE NOISE WENT AWAY WHEN I BEGAN TO DRIVE. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP FOR OIL CHANGE AND THEY COULDN'T DIAGNOSIS THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM BEGAN GETTING WORSE, MENTIONED IT AT NEXT OIL CHANGE. NOW MIND YOU, I…"~74,000 mi, complaint #1568424
    • "VEHICLE'S ENGINE IS INTERMITTENTLY MAKING NOISES AGAIN AFTER EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS FIXED AND ALSO INTERMITTENTLY RELEASING CARBON MONOXIDE INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE A VIDEO OF THE CARBON MONOXIDE READING, BUT THE SYSTEM WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO UPLOAD."~83,000 mi, complaint #1568799
  32. #32

    fuel pump

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "6 June 2024 - Sudden severe loss of engine power while driving, presenting potentially serious safety hazard in traffic situations. Check engine light illuminated during incident (not blinking). Driver was able to pull to side of road and shut off car, then af…"complaint #1997529
    • "The Core Symptoms: "The high-pressure fuel pump is leaking internally. Raw gasoline is flooding into the engine oil crankcase, causing severe fuel dilution. The engine air filter is physically soaked in raw fuel and smells strongly of gasoline." My engine is a…"complaint #2227149
  33. #33

    hv system fault reduced power

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Engine lost power suddenly on the highway. Vehicle entered limp mode and became limited to 45MPH and reduced acceleration."complaint #2167409
    • "On March 10, 2026, my 2017 Hyundai Tucson entered 'Limp Home Mode' while driving, a known safety defect that causes a sudden loss of engine power. Diagnostic testing confirmed error code P1326 (Knock Sensor Detection System - KSDS). Despite this vehicle being…"complaint #2188123
  34. #34

    noise or vibration unspecified

    1 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "THE CAR MAKES A SQUEAKING NOISE AND HAS SLOW ACCELERATION WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS"~93,000 mi, complaint #1735699
  35. #35

    seatbelt and pretensioner

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "THE SEAT BELT IS HANGING UP INSIDE . I CANT GET OUT OF IT WITH OUT PULLING SOME TIME IT WORKS SOME TIME IT DOSE NOT. HAD IT IN TWICE WORKS WHEN I GET THERE NOW WHAT IT HAS TO BE FIX. IT ONLY HAS 600 MILES ON IT."complaint #1340134
    • "Drivers seat, seat belt at the lap tightens while driving to the point it is brusing hip bones. Even if someone loosens it, the seat belt automatically tightens up to the point it is dangerous in a collision because it can cause internal injuries or more sever…"complaint #1820096
  36. #36

    steering column

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "The power steering of the vehicle suddenly stopped working. We had the car towed, and after inspection we were told that the steering column had failed. We were expected to purchase a new original part from Hyundai, which we did. After waiting a week, we we…"complaint #2092321
    • "On my 2017 Hyundai Tucson, my steering wheel light is illuminated. I took it to the dealership and they said I need a new steering wheel collar. My Hyundai has about 98,000 miles."complaint #2189553
  37. #37

    steering electric assist

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "2017 Hyundai Tucson SE vehicle mileage approx. 54,000 miles Was driving on a Highway doing approx. 65-70mph within 30 minutes of the 1hr and 1/2 drive I had lost complete POWER STEERING. Wheel stiffened up and was scary and difficult to lane change to a slow…"complaint #2168272
    • "Subject: Formal Safety Complaint Regarding Steering Failure – 2017 Hyundai Tucson To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this complaint to request that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigate a potentially serious safety defect…"complaint #2226196
  38. #38

    timing belt or chain

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Check engine light came on after regular maintainer of car and a new timing belt was put on. Engine is making knocking noise and running not smooth at all. Car burns oils at a very high rate and is almost out of oil at 3,000 miles when I am told typical cars l…"complaint #2016966
    • "Catastrophic engine failures AT 57k miles while driving, resulted in engine replacment under recall warranty. Timing chain replacement done at 93K miles. Second Engine failure while driving at 107K. Hyundai refuses to fix the engine."complaint #2215582
  39. #39

    unknown

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Manufacturer Recall Number 209 NHTSA Recall Number 21V727000 Recall Status Recall Incomplete NHTSA Information This appears to be a dangerous issue. What are owners to do and when can we hope for a fix?"complaint #1778607
    • "Unknown the car just start malfunctioning "complaint #1965790
  40. #40

    ac compressor and refrigerant

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS TURNED ON THERE IS STINGY SMELL COMING OUT OF THE VENTS BUT IN A FEW MINUTES IT GOES AWAY. I DON'T KNOW IF THERE IS A LEAK IN THE SYSTEM. I MENTIONED IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY HAVEN'T RECEIVED ANY RECALLS ON THAT PROBLEM.…"~2,000 mi, complaint #1564740
  41. #41

    adas collision warning

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "FORWARD COLLISION ALERT WARNING NOT WORKING. HAVE SET ON EARLY. HAS BEEN AT DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC AND TOLD EVERYTHING CHECKS OUT OK DO NOT KNOW IF AEB WOULD WORK"complaint #1413109
  42. #42

    alignment and pull

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "THERE IS A CONSTANT SHAKING AND VIBRATION IN THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE I DON'T KNOW IF IT'S THE STABILITY TRACTION OR WHAT MOSTLY HAPPENS AT ABOUT 65 MILES PER HOUR ON THE HIGHWAY AND WHEN I WENT TO TEST DRIVE A SECOND 2007 HYUNDAI TUCSON NIGHT VERSION IT FRON…"complaint #1437667
  43. #43

    backup camera

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "SINCE SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE'S BACKUP CAMERA HAS EXPERIENCED BLACKING OUT AFTER THE INITIALIZATION BLACKOUT WITH REGULAR FREQUENCY. WHEN PUTTING THE CAR IN REVERSE THE SCREEN INITIALLY SHOWS A BLACK SCREEN UNTIL THE CAMERA INTIALIZES. THEN THE PIC…"~18,000 mi, complaint #1511865
  44. #44

    brake booster

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "VEHICLE WAS STATIONERY. IN SOME CASES IS DIFFICULT TO START THE ENGINE BECAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL IS VERY HARD (ALMOST ROCK SOLID), DRIVER MUST PRESS HARDER THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE THE VEHICLE START (SMART KEY PROCEDURE). IF VEHICLE DOESN'T DETECT THE DRIVER'S FO…"~30,030 mi, complaint #1534215
  45. #45

    brake pads and rotors

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "I MADE A COMPLAINT AGAINST THIS SAME PROBLEM BUT NOW IT IS ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE. THE BRAKE REAR PASSENGER SIDE HAS BURNED. THE DEALERSHIP BLOCKED EM FROM MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO REPAIR THE DEFECT. I WILL TRY AGAIN. THIS IS THE SECOND BURNING OF THE BRAKE LIG…"~23,000 mi, complaint #1599547
  46. #46

    driveshaft axle cv

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "FRONT AXLE SHAFT LEAK CONFIRMED BY AAMCO OF EAST HARTFORD TECHNICIAN"complaint #1900587
  47. #47

    fuel injector

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Engine was replaced but car kept sputtering only to find out the fuel injectors needing replacement "complaint #2140268
  48. #48

    infotainment head unit

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "2MOIS ET DEMI APRèS L'ACHAT LE GPS QUI CHANGE DE LANGAGE, IL MONTRE PLUS LES DéTAILLES, AUCUN SIGNE DE CIRCULATION OU AUTRES ET POURTANT LE DEUX PREMIER MOIS TOUS FONCTION BIEN , PAS DE SON DANS LA RADIO, JE NE PEUX PAS FERMER LES PORTES, J'AI DU LA…"~4,875 mi, complaint #1470325
  49. #49

    power steering hydraulic

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "The vacuum pump cap was diagnosed as the issue. All the lights came on the dash. I lost power steering and speedometer. There has been recalls for other years."complaint #2115199
  50. #50

    stability and traction control

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "I bought this car as a certified pre-owned vehicle 5 weeks before this incident occured... While driving on a highway with a full load in the trunk, several warning lights progressively came on: traction control, downhill assist, oil and emergency brake. I co…"complaint #1768192
  51. #51

    suspension arms and bushings

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "After I have to various amounts of weight in the rear of the vehicle, the vehicle rattles in the rear. Trying to stop said vehicle is very unstable. The left front of the vehicle dips when brakes are applied. And the rear of said vehicle makes a lot of noise."complaint #2019282

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