10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,302 miles

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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

problem #24

Oct 212019

Tucson

  • 54,000 miles
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 dealership and they told me there was nothing they could do and I would be better off calling insurance.

- Sait Augustine, FL, USA

problem #23

Feb 012019

Tucson

  • 30,800 miles
My 2017 Tucson feels as though it will stall during slow speeds, such as in a drive way, or in stop and go traffic. It stutters as though it is a manual clutch transmission with an inexperienced driver. In addition, when taking off from a stop sign, the car often does not respond appropriately to acceleration and will not move even when the engine revs at a higher RPM. I have had many close calls when turning right onto a busy street and my car does not respond creating a hazard as I roll slowly into oncoming traffic. I have taken it to the dealer several times and have been told that they cannot recreate the complaint during a test drive and that the stuttering is due to the dual clutch transmission and that is is supposed to perform this way. The last time I took it in (July 2019), I was told that they did a software update, but this did not improve the problem and it seems to be getting worse. This vehicle is only two years old, but I am concerned about my safety and the safety of my family, so am planning to trade it in to Hyundai and purchase another vehicle that does not have the dual clutch transmission.

- Perris, CA, USA

problem #22

Jun 152019

Tucson

  • 18,890 miles
Car shakes when going from idle and releasing the brake prior to putting foot on the gas. Shakes while in park as well. Most noticeable while sitting in traffic at red light, release brake, inch up a few feet without touching any pedals car will shake and shutter.

- Williamsville, NY, USA

problem #21

May 012019

Tucson

  • 2,000 miles
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. Happens every day I use the car.

- Anasco, PR, USA

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