2017 Hyundai Tucson fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Jul 19, 2026COEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   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 always extremely hot after I have only went 15 mins away from home. Sometimes takes over two hours to cool down. The Safety Risk: "When attempting to accelerate, the vehicle experiences severe fuel starvation, causing…

   NHTSA complaint #11751381 · source
2. Filed Jun 25, 2026INEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   #1. This vehicle uses a lot of oil !!! It burns through it like crazy I have to check the oil every other day. #2. When I come to a stop while driving and give it gas to take off IT WONT GO !!!!! It hesitates and when it does go it LUNGES FORWARD!! This is a huge manufacturer problem not a buyer problem. The engine is junk.! 3. I’ve called numerous places to get help. This car needs to be recalled. This is a huge safety violation. It doesn’t wanna go when you give it gas and…

   NHTSA complaint #11746594 · source
3. Filed May 4, 2026GAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

   My 2017 Hyundai Tucson is experiencing dangerous, sudden engine stalling, which are symptoms directly matching Service Campaign T1B. These critical safety issues surfaced following a total engine replacement in June 2025. Despite the vehicle being within the 12-month/12,000 mile workmanship warranty, the dealership is refusing to honor this coverage or offer goodwill assistance. My claim is based on a documented pattern of physical and technical negligence: - Failure to…

   NHTSA complaint #11735576 · source
4. Filed Mar 30, 202668,000 miNCTowedEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. There was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer, and the excessive oil consumption was confirmed. The contact was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V727000 (Engine), and the engine was replaced. The vehicle was…

   NHTSA complaint #11727984 · source
5. Filed Mar 18, 2026GAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   This car has major oil consumption that affects the engine and catalytic converter. This can cause engine damage and stalls in driving that affect safety on the roads because the car doesn't accelerate properly. There were no warning signals to indicate this being a problem with the car, especially at purchase. This car will get an oil change and in less than a week, the oil is gone and bone dry.

   NHTSA complaint #11725184 · source
6. Filed Mar 7, 2026SCEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   While driving on the interstate at highway speed, my 2017 Hyundai Tucson lost power without any warning lights or prior symptoms. The vehicle experienced an immediate loss of propulsion while I was traveling in traffic, creating a dangerous situation because surrounding vehicles were also moving at highway speed & I had to quicky maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder with no power. The vehicle had approximately 73,861 miles at the time of the failure. After the incident, the…

   NHTSA complaint #11722719 · source
7. Filed Feb 6, 2026INEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   Car engine seized and lost ALL power going 60mph down the highway at night with my child in the back seat. I have poured quarts and quarts of oil in this vehicle because it burns oil at an alarming rate until it eventually runs dry and the engine seizes. This is extremely dangerous and luckily my child and I were able to drift to the side of the road without harm and injury. Very discouraging that there are thousands of these cars and engines on the road that can literally…

   NHTSA complaint #11716105 · source
8. Filed Nov 11, 2025INEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I know there is a re-call for my vehicles engine and year with model. I am having serious issues with my vehicle related to the recalls for the same year and model. I feel unsafe driving my vehicle and now I do not know what to do.

   NHTSA complaint #11698719 · source
9. Filed Oct 27, 2025COEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   I've taken the vehicle to several mechanics for engine-idling when turning, going up-hill. I've purchased new plugs, lines, engine cleaners, no-one can figure it out. The oil now has engine shavings even though the oil was recently changed. The car broke down today

   NHTSA complaint #11695914 · source
10. Filed Sep 19, 2025RIFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

    My 2017 Hyundai Tucson Limited 1.6L Turbo (with 7-speed EcoShift DCT) has ongoing transmission problems. The vehicle hesitates, jolts, and sometimes fails to accelerate from a stop, which creates a serious safety risk when entering traffic or crossing intersections. The problem has been reproduced and confirmed by the Hyundai dealership in Fairfield, CT. They diagnosed the transmission and recommended a complete replacement at a cost of over $7,000. This issue matches the…

    NHTSA complaint #11688532 · source
11. Filed Mar 5, 2025ALEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

    My car has been burning oil for over a year. there is no leak. I have been putting three quarts in every 4 to 6 weeks. I have now replaced two coil packs and the spark plugs. my engine light is on because it said 3 and 4 was misfiring so i recently replaced those coil packs and now it said spark plug and i replaced it again as well. so the engine light coming on and what it says the problem is is wrong. now when i push the gas it is knocking or missing. not sure how to…

    NHTSA complaint #11646478 · source
12. Filed Jan 27, 2025ILElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionSteering

    1. After driving the car and turning it off, I get a loud bang coming from a gas tank. 2. Sometimes when making a hard right or left turn steering wheel vibrates, and the warning light for all wheel drive system comes on. When I turn the car off and restart it, it goes away. 3. After software installs due to recalls, when I accelerate my radio occasionally shuts off on its own, and then we’ll come back on on its own. 4. After turning the car off when I restart it…

    NHTSA complaint #11638923 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology