10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 18
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 1
Average Mileage:
18,676 miles

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2017 Hyundai Tucson engine problems

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2017 Hyundai Tucson Owner Comments (Page 1 of 20)

problem #392

Mar 092024

Tucson

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 to my car pulled his window down and shouted that my car was smoking. I was terrified. This incident triggered my husband's mental health conditions. I called my niece who is a registered nurse to help us. I called my car insurance for towing to the next dealership that I called about what happened. After I rented a car, I went to the dealership. However, the Service Department was closed after 4:00 pm. The next day (Monday), I received text messages that they're working on my car and the only communication was "text messages." I was stunned! The next message was transmission problem, the cost of repairing it, and authorization to fix at $1,581.40. Because my rental car was not cheap and needed a car to doctors and other appointments made on that week, I agreed to proceed. After I signed the authorization from text messages, I got a call from a service advisor to acknowledge the cost of the repair. I asked about the engine and he said it's okay. By Wednesday afternoon, I received a call that my car was done. Before this incident (2 weeks?), I called the same dealership when it's time for an oil change, but was told at 72,000 miles. Then I received a call that my car needs a transmission check up for $1,200 or more, but I told him I'll wait for the next oil change. Last year, I reported to other dealership that my engine light was on, but was told to go to Autozone. I didn't do it because the light didn't appear again. My car has been maintained by local dealership since I bought it in 2016. One dealership would not pick up my calls after fixing the side door locked from inside/outside. As this is not a traffic related incident, my car insurance doesn't want to be involved.

- North Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #391

Mar 012024

Tucson

  • miles
2017 tuscon with less than 100k miles, started making knocking sounds and unable to accerlate. The engine light came on. I go to the dealership, without any inspections he says it's a rod bearings. The 1.6T engine was retired because of the issues and they are still selling these faulty vehicles! I've only had the vehicle for 2 yrs.

- Twinsburg, OH, USA

problem #390

Jan 312024

Tucson

  • miles
Car had smoke engine overheating this is the 3rd engine I got sick from the smoke I don-??t feel safe in that car

- Ada, OK, USA

problem #389

Feb 272024

Tucson

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My 2017 hyundia Tucson is using a minimum of 1 quart per 1000 miles. Always serviced by the dealer. There is no smoke, no leaks and always serviced at the dealer. Started the car in the morning and the engine was making lifter noise. I checked the oil and nothing registered on the dipstick.

- Norwell, MA, USA

problem #388

Jul 012023

Tucson

  • miles
Campaign 209. Hyundai is refusing to provide assistance under recall campaign 209 for our VIN. Our vehicle has premature rod bearing failure causing engine failure. Rod knock noise.

- San Antonio , TX, USA

problem #387

Feb 092024

Tucson

  • miles
The vehicle stalled in the middle of an intersection. No warning lights were illuminated, no dashboard indicators were illuminated prior to and or during the time of the vehicle stalling in a 3 lane intersection. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic. Upon inspection the mechanic stated the engine appeared to have significant rod wear and tear not indicative of the year the car was built. He stated this make and model were under a recall with Hyundai and he would not complete any repairs until Hyundai was able to review in the event the car was under recall. I called the manufacturer and the individual said the vin was not under recall, there was nothing they could do. I explained the safety concerns at that time and was advised to have the vehicle towed to a Hyundai dealership for further review by Hyundai due to meeting all criteria of the recall. The hyundai dealership stated the vin number was not under the recall and it would take 6 to 8 weeks to inspect the engine.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #386

Feb 242024

Tucson

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Engine knock, called multiple dealers-?? told it sounds like connected bearing engine issue, and it-??s due to blow, try to make it here, if light comes on for engine.. stop do not touch car it will blow. Drove slowly to swap for a rental on highway as told. Engine blew as engine light flashed, car got louder, smoke came out of car, and a piece from engine blew underneath to behind my car on highway. VERY TRAUMATIC.

- Gilford, NH, USA

problem #385

Feb 222024

Tucson

  • miles
After I stop at a stop sign and start to go my car stalls in the intersection. I have been to dealership multiple times and they tell me different things last time they refused to address the problem and told me to replace the turbo which I did and still having issues. I am scared to drive my car

- Kenton Oh 43326, OH, USA

problem #384

Feb 072024

Tucson

  • miles
Four days while driving on streets and freeways in Oklahoma City My 2017 Hyundai Tucson turned off and stalled. Lots of lights came on. Luckily I was able to get out of traffic without getting rear ended. I took the suv to local Hyundai dealer and they couldn-??t find the problem. The second time I took it to the dealer they replaced sensor crankshaft to clear lights that were coming on. Paid $209.27 for multi point inspection and paid $412.62 for second repair. I-??m frustrated because I was without transportation for 4 days. Dealerships did not offer a car for me to drive.

- Oklahoma City , OK, USA

problem #383

Feb 122024

Tucson

  • miles
Bought this one (~80K miles) ~Oct/Nov 2022 from a local dealer as a used car (I was the 2nd owner). The oil light was on when I drove it ~1500 miles. I was surprised and went to shop to do my first oil change. I thought probably that the last oil change they just did not top it up. Unfortunately, after it, I noticed that the oil consumption was much quicker than it's supposed to be and required me for oil change more frequently. On 10Feb24 (it had ~97K miles), the car started to vibrate when I started the car. I noticed a "green/blue" fume came out when I stopped/started from a traffic light. On 12Feb24 morning, I drove it to a local dealer, the ~3 miles ride became a horrible experience in my life. The car is shaking and making a terrible noise, the "green/blue" fume busted out, felt no power and could barely maintain ~30MPH speed. It's like you were driving something that going to be exploded. You pictured it. It finally reached the dealer site and I felt the car has delivered its last breath. Thanks GOD that nobody got hurt. Dealer took a look and told me that it would cost $4000 to fix it. I googled this problem and found that many people experienced the similar problem (excessive oil consumption/engine failure). Therefore, I strongly urge that Hyundai and NHTSA take proper measurement to identify the cause and prevent future disaster it may have. For Hyundai, I strongly urge you to read all the complaints on this type of vehicle (2017 Tucson AWD) through NHTSA platform. It's easy to realize that, as of 13Feb24, there are 795 complaints about this type of car, and 379 of them are linked to engine problem. It has a statical significancy and we hold you accountable. For me, I will never buy Hyundai again, and no more "Tucson garlic" dish from my menu because of "Tucson".

- Cary, NC, USA

problem #382

Jul 082023

Tucson

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

On july 2023 i have talk to hyundai about engine stall in traffic n oil burning. i got an oil change two week my engine light n oil light is on before my warranty up but couldnt get my tucson in because no available appointment. Im in traffic at the light it turn green i press gas i didnt go nowhere cause my tucson was stalling i had to quickly put on my emergency light cause i almost got rearend by a car. it finally took off i pull of the road scared out my mind and my grandkids was in the car n crying cause they are scared. As of February 12,2023 issue is still happening 8 months nothing is still been done. Something need to be done asap

- Clarksville , TN, USA

problem #381

Feb 012024

Tucson

  • miles
Unknown the car just start malfunctioning

- Farmington Hills , MI, USA

problem #380

Feb 062024

Tucson

  • miles
UNKNOWN While driving, the check engine light came on and the car started idling rough. When accelerating the car would shake tremendously, feeling like it would die right there in the middle of the road. When I stopped at where I was going, I checked the oil and there was no oil in the engine. I added oil but it did not help the situation. I made an appointment with the dealership in Waco, Texas and when I showed up they stated they no longer had room for me and to make another appointment. They also stated I didn-??t have a warranty as I am not the original owner even though I purchased the extended warranty and I have not passed the mileage or date. This is unacceptable as I do not feel safe driving my car and they did not honor the appointment I made.

- Haslet, TX, USA

problem #379

Feb 062024

Tucson

  • miles
UNKNOWN While driving, the check engine light came on and the car started idling rough. When accelerating the car would shake tremendously, feeling like it would die right there in the middle of the road. When I stopped at where I was going, I checked the oil and there was no oil in the engine. I added oil but it did not help the situation. I made an appointment with the dealership in Waco, Texas and when I showed up they stated they no longer had room for me and to make another appointment. They also stated I didn-??t have a warranty as I am not the original owner even though I purchased the extended warranty and I have not passed the mileage or date. This is unacceptable as I do not feel safe driving my car and they did not honor the appointment I made.

- Haslet, TX, USA

problem #378

Nov 012023

Tucson

  • 45,000 miles
The contact's family friend owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while the family friend was driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine made an abnormally loud knocking sound. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with connecting rod bearing wear and it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer denied the engine replacement due to a lack of service records. The vehicle was then towed to Hyundai of 110 (2100 Broadhollow Rd, Farmingdale, NY 11735), where it was also diagnosed with connecting rod bearing wear and it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at Hyundai of 110. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V727000 (Engine); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

- Long Beach, NY, USA

problem #377

Jan 252024

Tucson

  • miles
The dealership that we bought the car from has maintained it since new, we have spent lots of money on maintenance and repairs there.we have been complaining about oil consumption between scheduled changes and now the engine started knocking, we are afraid to drive it.we are going to see if the dealer will honor the extended warranty we paid for when we bought

- Woodbine, NJ, USA

problem #376

Nov 172023

Tucson

  • miles
I was driving at 10 mph speeding up and the engine went out. There was oil in the engine so it wasn-??t from lack of maintenance and I just bought the vehicle a month and a half prior to the incident.

- Livingston, TX, USA

problem #375

Mar 012022

Tucson

  • miles
Car has 125,000 mi on it. This will be the 3rd catalytic converter in 2 years. Second one was March of 2022. I have excessive oil consumption (1QT every other week). Which I believe causes the exhaust system to clog. It-??s an engine flaw design I believe. The issues isn-??t the converter but the oil consumption contributing to the clogging. The vehicle actually had complete engine failure while I was driving on the interstate Dec 23, 2023 driving at 70 miles an hour! It was caused by the clogged converter! I could have died! Thank you.

- Hendersonville , TN, USA

problem #374

Jan 142024

Tucson

  • 77,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle was running rough and would not accelerate as needed. The contact also stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled, was shaking, and made an abnormally loud sound while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer due to appointment availability, but another dealer suggested calling the NHTSA Hotline to check for recalls associated with VIN. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

- Euclid, OH, USA

problem #373

Jan 102024

Tucson

  • miles
NHTSA Recall No. / MFR Recall No. : 21V-727 / 209 Recall Subject : Engine Damage May Cause Stall or Fire I am the second owner of this vehicle, purchased Jan 2021. I have not received any letter, calls, notifications from the Hyundai dealer where I purchased regarding any sort of recall for over the last 2 years. It was not until I went to get an oil change and I was told there was ZERO oil in my vehicle. The car will not hold oil, does not leak onto the ground, makes a knocking sound and not once has the oil light came on to alert me. This was my very first car purchase and to have a problem such as this is very frustrating. Not to mention that I have had zero notifications about this recall regarding this issue for my car. It was not until I decided to research on your site if there were recalls did I find there were not only one but 3, and this was one. I call the dealership, and they inform me that this is not a recall and I need to pay $175 for a diagnostic fee and this is an ongoing issue with these vehicles. Now I know I will probably receive an automated response in return and nothing will come of this. As of yesterday January 9/2024 my car had zero oil in the engine, has two codes, a solid check engine light on (still no oil light notification) and the mechanic indicated this was an internal issue and would not repair my vehicle. Someone please help.

- Moyock, NC, USA

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