10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,066 miles

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problem #44

Aug 012008

Tucson

  • miles
When accelerating from a stop, the vehicle "chugs" or hesitated substantially before actually accelerating. There is usually a noticeable jerk at that point as well. Concern is this usually happens when turning and has caused safety issues related being stuck in an intersection until the transmission releases and allows the vehicle to accelerate. Several trips to the dealership have provided no repair/relief to the issue. We are always informed its a known issue with the double-clutch engine and just something we need to get used to. Most recently, the transmission is "slipping" when accelerated. This has happened at minimum 5 times in the past month.

- Omana, NE, USA

problem #43

May 152021

Tucson

  • miles
The Turbo is going out which causes the vehicle not to accelerate. The repair shop also mentioned if the Turbo goes out completely it will cause engine damage.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #42

May 122021

Tucson

  • miles
I own a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. While trying to get my elderly Grandmother out of the backseat to her appointment the rear drivers side door failed and would not open. After multiple attempts trying to open from outside and inside my ninety year old Grandmother had to maneuver herself to get out of the other door. This is a safety issue and Hyundai needs to address it. I have spoke with multiple Hyundai owners whom have experienced the same problem. What if there was an emergency/fire and no access to an available door"?" I-??m unsure if my service warranty will cover it, I-??m scheduled to have it replaced but of course Hyundai is out weeks for appointments. With growing concern and thousands with the same problem this needs to be addressed immediately!

- St. Petersburg , FL, USA

problem #41

May 172021

Tucson

  • miles
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 would like to address, but would like to give the recent history or events before I get to that. We recently addressed a recall relating to a brake module - a potential fire hazard, as well as failed Turbo that caused a sudden loss of power at a critical time. This could have been a potential wreck, but thankfully it was avoided. Now we are at another safety issue that needs to be addressed with the door locks. This is concerning, inconvenient, and most likely not covered as a recall as it should be. Around 6 months ago there was a sudden power loss and whistling sound from the engine compartment. This happened while entering a turn in a busy intersection, which could have caused an accident. I took it to the dealer, and the problem was diagnosed as a faulty Turbo Charger and required order and replacement. Luckily this was covered on the warranty. The problem was resolved. Then I received a notification of a recall for the Brake Control Module because of the potential of fire in the engine compartment. I scheduled an appointment at my local dealer and had that replaced at no additional cost to me. My local dealership was about to resolve this issue as well. Today, I went to take my daughter to school and the rear passenger door would not open from the outside or the inside. The door lock clicks, but we are not able to exit the vehicle from that side or open the door from the outside. Upon researching on the internet, it's a ongoing issue with the door actuator. https://www.hyundai-forums.com/threads/rear-passenger-door-wont-open.603329/ I scheduled an appointment for Monday, but it is again, a safety issue, and this will not be covered and most likely cost me out of pocket. Can you help?

- Edmond, OK, USA

problem #40

May 132021

Tucson

  • 49,236 miles
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

- Santa Isabel, PR, USA

problem #39

May 032021

Tucson

  • 49,126 miles
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.

- Santa Isabel, PR, USA

problem #38

Apr 172021

Tucson

  • 62,000 miles
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.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #37

Feb 022020

Tucson

  • 3,000 miles
Mi carro SE prendi en fuego corriendo mientras yo manejaba sin as de la nada en la autopista

- Cayey, PR, USA

problem #36

Apr 212021

Tucson

  • miles
There is a recall out for my vehicle to fix / replace parts as a glitch with the electrical system could cause an engine fire (Hyundai recall 195). I was told when I brought the vehicle into the dealership that I would have to wait 5 months before they could fix it.

- Eugene, OR, USA

problem #35

Mar 182021

Tucson

  • miles
On March 18, 2021 I took my 2017 Hyundai Tucson into titus will of olympia Washington in to get the 98hyz campaign done is the ABS kit put in. Every since then my motor has been making a ticking noise. Which it has never made before. It gets louder when it goes into drive. My complaint is I'm wondering if other people have got the same complaint after getting this wiring kit installed. And I don't know if it's safe to drive. I'm taking it back here not April 7, 2021 to have them fix it correctly.

- Rochester, WA, USA

problem #34

Mar 202021

Tucson

  • 65,500 miles
Traveling with wife and infant westbound 210 freeway in pasadena, ca. At highway speed. Wife and I heard a continuous, muffled clicking sound for 20-30 seconds. I felt a slight loss of engine power, at which point, I began making my way from the hov lane to exit. While moving over, I saw a puff of light gray smoke from the rear followed immediately by similar smoke and then some flames from under the hood. There was very little to no engine power at this time as I came to a stop on the shoulder, placed it in park and turned off the ignition. As we stopped, the flames became much greater. We were all able to quickly exit and get to a safe distance. As an aside, we had only days before received a recall notice for this vehicle from Hyundai to address a manufacturer defect that could cause spontaneous, non-collision engine fires. I had not had opportunity to take it in yet.

- Winchester, CA, USA

problem #33

Mar 022019

Tucson

  • miles
Front and rear doors will not open on passanger side from out or inside of vehicle

- Austin, IN, USA

problem #32

Mar 152021

Tucson

  • 71,459 miles
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.

- Galion, OH, USA

problem #31

Feb 092021

Tucson

  • miles
There is still no remedy for the current ABS recall on my vehicle.

- Parker, CO, USA

problem #30

Jan 192021

Tucson

  • 53,000 miles
Front passenger's door takes more than one try to open. Same problem happened to the driver's door. Vehicle was locked and stationary both times. Apparently this issue is pretty common when it shouldn't. it's a major safety concern and I'm concerned that another one of the doors could fail to open during an emergency.

- Denton, TX, USA

problem #29

Dec 252020

Tucson

  • miles
The automatic dual clutch hesitates when attempting to accelerate and has almost caused multiple accidents on the expressway due to this issue, especially when merging or turning. Vehicle stalls for 30 seconds or more.

- Lyons, IL, USA

problem #28

Aug 082020

Tucson

  • 60,000 miles
Our 2017 Hyundai Tucson is going through a lot of oil. We are having a consumption test done. I called the Hyundai dealer where we had the oil change and he said he heard something about Hyundai Tucson's burning through a lot of oil. I did see a lawsuit for the 2016 models and think 2017 models are having similar issue. Our seat reclining electrical button is also failing the seat to recline properly.

- Beloit, WI, USA

problem #27

Mar 192018

Tucson 4-cyl

  • 30 miles
Vehicle is hesitant to accelerate. Stutters and shakes. Returned immediately to auto mechanic department on several occasions. I was continuously told the vehicle only needed warming. I specifically asked when purchasing this vehicle if this offered a smooth ride. Car salesman guaranteed smooth and safe. So far it has been everything but that. I am also embarrassed to give anyone a ride due to the shaking stuttering.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #26

Oct 162019

Tucson

  • 8,000 miles
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 parked in locked lot. These occurred at change of season. Upon researching this issue there are numerous discussions of spontaneously shattering windows for Hyundai vehicles. Luckily no one was hurt this time. Reports of this occurring vary from while in motion or parked, although both of mine occurred while the car was parked.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

problem #25

Apr 012019

Tucson

  • 6,000 miles
Dtc problem. When stopped and I step on the gas to move, my car 'stutters' and seems like the car will stall. If I put my foot on the gas it will leap forward. In stop-and-go traffic, my car stutters along and this has become quite dangerous when the traffic is very bad. This has been going on since I purchased the car in January 2018 but had progressively gotten worse. The dealership said it is normal for the car and then said it needs a software update but my car does not have one.

- Carmichael, CA, USA

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