2017 Hyundai Tucson transmission & drivetrain problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 18, 2026NYSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an engine replacement due to a separate issue; however, during the service, the dealer discovered that the front axle was leaking and noted that the steering was becoming stiff. The contact had not experienced any issues prior to the vehicle being taken to the dealer. The contact stated that the dealer had damaged the vehicle during the engine replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the…

   NHTSA complaint #11765392 · source
2. Filed Jul 27, 2026CATransmission & Drivetrain

   What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? **Transmission How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? **Car stalled, no warming. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? **Yes, J&M Transmission in Tracy, Ca Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? **Yes, car was taken in for repair where input…

   NHTSA complaint #11752960 · source
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. Filed Jan 16, 2026RITransmission & Drivetrain

   The vehicle has a transmission (powertrain) malfunction that first appeared in July 2025, a few weeks after I purchased the vehicle and after the warranty had expired. At the time the issue began, the vehicle had well under 80,000 miles. The transmission slips, fails to properly engage, and cannot provide sufficient power, particularly when accelerating or driving uphill. The vehicle struggles to move forward and behaves unpredictably during normal driving conditions. This…

   NHTSA complaint #11711553 · source
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. Filed Nov 10, 2025OKEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    I recently purchased vehicle and when checking recalls from my local Hyundai dealership I was advised that there was two previous attempts to have engine replaced due to knocking and it was denied this recalls is the 209 I escalated to Hyundai corporate and after taking to a Hyundai dealership and paying for a diagnostic test they advised car doesn't have oil pressure and the oil pump needed replaced and Hyundai corporate denied repairs saying this didn't pertain to recall…

    NHTSA complaint #11698557 · source
12. 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

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