2017 Hyundai Tucson acceleration & cruise control problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Oct 7, 2026VAElectrical SystemEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

   While going down the highway at around 72 mph , my car went into limp mode. I was unable to accelerate, the brake and wheel locked. And then the engine light began flashing. The limp mode , non acceleration, and flashing engine light have happened twice before this instance. The first two times the pulled the P1326 knock sensor code and replaced it. Did the update, and sent me on my way saying it was fine. Now this most recent time (the 3rd time), the engine has failed. A…

   NHTSA complaint #11769530 · source
2. Filed Jun 23, 2026FLEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlSteering

   While traveling on the highway the car began to lose speed rapidly until coming to a complete stop, no warning lights were present prior.

   NHTSA complaint #11745847 · source
3. Filed May 12, 2026GAOther / UnknownAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   The vehicle has experienced life-threatening safety defects during operation; shaking, hesitation, and stalling in high-speed traffic. The vehicle unexpectedly stalled/lost power while driving, putting myself and others in direct risk of collision. The Hyundai dealership claimed it needed an Actuator Gasket replacement, Throttle Body replacement, and ECM/TCM update. The vehicle had NO warning lights until after it stalled, then warning lights illuminated briefly. The Hyundai…

   NHTSA complaint #11737462 · source
4. 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
5. Filed Jan 3, 2026TXEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   severe oil consumption. the vehicle eats the oil at an alarming rate. having to fill the oil tank very often and the engine light has been on. it is affecting acceleration at 30mph where the engine warning light will flash. It also completely dies while driving. very unsafe and needs to be resolved.

   NHTSA complaint #11708573 · source
6. Filed Dec 16, 2025PAAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   Issue was first noticed in October 2025 - there are roughly 70k miles on the vehicle. It is a 2017 vehicle, and has regular service (oil, inspection). There was a class action lawsuit for this issue (wylie v hyundai), which was settled prior to the purchase of the vehicle. Vehicle stutters when shifting into and out of first gear. A local mechanic and hyundai both confirmed that it was a transmission defect. The Hyundai dealership initially thought it was an actuator issue,…

   NHTSA complaint #11705432 · source
7. Filed Nov 23, 2025COEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   - Kept regular 5K-6K oil changes since 2022 when I purchased the vehicle -Took the vehicle to a Hyundai dealership, multiple times, to ask about the engine stalling at a stop or slow turn, and/or jerking. -July '25 new oil change and flushed engine -October'25- no engine or oil lights. Engine seized and needs to be replaced. - VIN didn't populate recall but the symptoms are the same

   NHTSA complaint #11701095 · source
8. Filed Oct 21, 202595,000 miNYEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

   The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond while stopped at a red light. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11694844 · source
9. Filed Apr 23, 2025TXEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

   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 was completed by Hyundai and the issue has reoccurred.

   NHTSA complaint #11656244 · source
10. 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
11. Filed Nov 20, 2024VADriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control

    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.

    NHTSA complaint #11626342 · source
12. Filed Oct 7, 2024MIEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

    The engine appears to have a malfunction, particularly related to acceleration and oil consumption. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The vehicle experiences sudden jerking during acceleration, which can lead to loss of control and increase the risk of a collision. Additionally, stalling can occur unexpectedly, posing a significant hazard, especially in traffic. Yes, the issue has been confirmed by a local dealership, where they noted the jerking during…

    NHTSA complaint #11618415 · 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