2015 Hyundai Tucson Problems & Owner Complaints

Engine 117 1 crash 4 fire 1 injury

“HYUNDAI RECALL. I AM A 65 YEARS OLD, I PURCHASED THIS CAR ON NOV 2018 AND AS I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE, THE FLAMES CAME THROUGH THE FLOOR PANEL AND THROUGH THE VENTS. MY ENTIRE AREA WHERE THE GAS & BRAKE PEDAL ARE BURNED UP, THE RADIO AREA AND CONSOLE AREA IS CHARRED BEYOND RECOGNITION. BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED, THE ENTIRE CAR WAS IN FLAMES.”
NHTSA complaint #11208255, 2019 · fire · 1 injury(ies)

“Vehicle was being driven and was alerted that smoke was emerging from the engine and then a pop was heard, car was pulled to the side and shut off. Opened hood and engine was on fire and wouldnt stop. Bystanders tried helping but fire couldnt be contained and the entire Tucson engulfed in flames. Hyundai claimed no recalls for that model and couldnt help in any way. Vehicle was completly factory with 0 aftermarket modifications. 2015 Hyundai Tucson.”
NHTSA complaint #11419653, 2021 · fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS SON WAS DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH, A NOISE WAS HEARD AND ANOTHER DRIVER ALERTED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SMOKING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS STATED THAT SMOKE WAS SEEN ENTERING THE VEHICLE. THE PASSERBY OPENED THE HOOD AND THE VEHICLE BURSTED INTO FLAMES. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATORS. THE PASSERBY ATTEMPTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AT THE SCENE AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A STATE TROOPER FILED…”
NHTSA complaint #11330367, 2020 · fire

Service Brakes 66 1 crash 1 fire 2 injury

“The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving in stop and go traffic, the braking system malfunctioned. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, the pedal extended to the floor causing the vehicle to crash into the rear of a second vehicle. During the failure, the contact sustained an injured left forearm from the air bag deployment. No medical attention was required. A police report was filed at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The contact stated that the driver in the other vehicle left the scene after the emergenc…”
NHTSA complaint #11490268, 2021 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. A chemical odor was detected coming through the air vents causing a burning sensation to the contact's eyes and nose. The contact had to roll down the windows to get relief from th…”
NHTSA complaint #11498116, 2022 · 1 injury(ies)

“The contact owned a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH with her son in the front passenger seat and her daughter in the rear seats, she heard an abnormal sound coming from underneath the hood. The contact veered to the side of the road and exited the vehicle along with her children. The contact saw flames of fire underneath the hood of the vehicle. The contact stated that the fire extended and burned the entire vehicle. There were no physical injuries sustained. However, the contact and her children sustained trauma. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with…”
NHTSA complaint #11488787, 2022 · fire

Unknown Or Other 29 2 fire 1 injury

“HYUNDAI RECALL. I AM A 65 YEARS OLD, I PURCHASED THIS CAR ON NOV 2018 AND AS I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE, THE FLAMES CAME THROUGH THE FLOOR PANEL AND THROUGH THE VENTS. MY ENTIRE AREA WHERE THE GAS & BRAKE PEDAL ARE BURNED UP, THE RADIO AREA AND CONSOLE AREA IS CHARRED BEYOND RECOGNITION. BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED, THE ENTIRE CAR WAS IN FLAMES.”
NHTSA complaint #11208255, 2019 · fire · 1 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 50 MPH, OTHER DRIVERS BEGAN TO ALERT HIM THAT THERE WAS FIRE EMERGING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE; THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNALS ALERTING THE CONTACT OF THE FIRE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THE FIRE COMING FROM UNDER THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT CALLED 911 AND BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REACHED HIM, THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES DUE TO THE FIRE, AND THE CONTACT FILED BOTH A FIRE AND POLICE REPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS FIRST TOWED A JUNK YARD AND THEN TO THE CO…”
NHTSA complaint #11232516, 2019 · fire

“Left passenger door, (that has child safety lock engaged,) will not open, from either the inside or the outside, when the unlock door button is pushed. When manually unlock door, it still won't open from either inside our outside. I have owned this vehicle for 9yrs and am less than 54,000 miles driven. This is a safety concern as I 2 small grandchildren and I need access to both doors.”
NHTSA complaint #11613222, 2024

Electrical System 20 1 crash 3 fire 2 injury

“HYUNDAI RECALL. I AM A 65 YEARS OLD, I PURCHASED THIS CAR ON NOV 2018 AND AS I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE, THE FLAMES CAME THROUGH THE FLOOR PANEL AND THROUGH THE VENTS. MY ENTIRE AREA WHERE THE GAS & BRAKE PEDAL ARE BURNED UP, THE RADIO AREA AND CONSOLE AREA IS CHARRED BEYOND RECOGNITION. BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED, THE ENTIRE CAR WAS IN FLAMES.”
NHTSA complaint #11208255, 2019 · fire · 1 injury(ies)

“On March 13, 2026, I was operating my 2015 Hyundai Tucson when the steering locked up, causing me to crash into a tree head-on. In the course of this head-on crash, my airbags failed to deploy. As a direct result of my airbags not deploying in a serious car crash, my head hit the steering wheel, causing a confirmed concussion diagnosis of Post Traumatic Headache and Post Concussion Syndrome in a hospital emergency room. There were no lights or symbols on the dashboard prior to the accident. My car had a prior repair for a front end collision in a body shop and a replacement of the engine in a…”
NHTSA complaint #11725846, 2026 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“Vehicle was being driven and was alerted that smoke was emerging from the engine and then a pop was heard, car was pulled to the side and shut off. Opened hood and engine was on fire and wouldnt stop. Bystanders tried helping but fire couldnt be contained and the entire Tucson engulfed in flames. Hyundai claimed no recalls for that model and couldnt help in any way. Vehicle was completly factory with 0 aftermarket modifications. 2015 Hyundai Tucson.”
NHTSA complaint #11419653, 2021 · fire

Power Train 20 1 crash

“CAR ACCELERATED FORWARD SUDDENLY CAUSING CRASH INTO RETAINING WALL. WHILE PARKING.”
NHTSA complaint #11030703, 2017 · crash

“While driving on a US highway, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle lost the ability to start/run normally, requiring the vehicle to be pulled off the road and towed to an authorized Hyundai dealership. Dealer diagnostic testing found the engine failed a bearing/performance test, consistent with connecting rod bearing wear. This failure mode — Check Engine light, DTC P1326, abnormal noise, or a no-crank/no-start condition caused by connecting rod bearing wear — is described in the manufacturer's own internal dealer service bulletin covering an engine warranty extension program f…”
NHTSA complaint #11751791, 2026

“On January 7, 2026, shortly after delivery of a used 2015 Hyundai Tucson (VIN [XXX] ), the vehicle experienced immediate mechanical failure while being driven, resulting in sudden loss of power and drivability. Multiple warning lights illuminated on the dashboard at the time of failure. The vehicle became disabled and left the occupants stranded roadside in Fairhope, Alabama. The exact component that failed is UNKNOWN at this time. The failure appears related to the engine, powertrain, fuel/propulsion, and/or electrical systems. The vehicle was not operable after the incident. On January 8,…”
NHTSA complaint #11714404, 2026

Fuel/Propulsion System 12 1 crash 2 fire

“I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND OTHER DRIVER FLAG ME DOWN, THE CAR BEHIND ME HONK WHEN I LOOK BACK I REALIZE THAT THE CAR WAS SMOKING WHEN I COME OUT AT THE CAR THE WHOLE CAR CAUGHT FIRE.”
NHTSA complaint #11360002, 2020 · crash · fire

“Vehicle was being driven and was alerted that smoke was emerging from the engine and then a pop was heard, car was pulled to the side and shut off. Opened hood and engine was on fire and wouldnt stop. Bystanders tried helping but fire couldnt be contained and the entire Tucson engulfed in flames. Hyundai claimed no recalls for that model and couldnt help in any way. Vehicle was completly factory with 0 aftermarket modifications. 2015 Hyundai Tucson.”
NHTSA complaint #11419653, 2021 · fire

“On January 7, 2026, shortly after delivery of a used 2015 Hyundai Tucson (VIN [XXX] ), the vehicle experienced immediate mechanical failure while being driven, resulting in sudden loss of power and drivability. Multiple warning lights illuminated on the dashboard at the time of failure. The vehicle became disabled and left the occupants stranded roadside in Fairhope, Alabama. The exact component that failed is UNKNOWN at this time. The failure appears related to the engine, powertrain, fuel/propulsion, and/or electrical systems. The vehicle was not operable after the incident. On January 8,…”
NHTSA complaint #11714404, 2026

Vehicle Speed Control 9 2 crash 2 injury

“I WAS PARKING IN A PARKING GARAGE AND HAD TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN INTO A SPACE WITH CARS ON BOTH SIDES. WHEN I NORMALLY PARK, MY FOOT IS OVER THE BRAKE AND I TAP THE BRAKE AS I GO IN. IN THIS CASE, AS SOON AS I BEGAN TURNING RIGHT, MY CAR TOOK OFF LIKE A SHOT. IT FELT LIKE A CAR BEING FLOORED. I BARELY MISSED ONE OF THE CARS AND SLAMMED INTO A CONCRETE WALL, MAKING A 4 X 6 HOLE IN THE WALL AND SETTING OFF THE AIR BAG IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CAR WAS SMOKING AND I IMMEDIATELY SHUT IT OFF SO THERE WOULD BE NO FIRE.”
NHTSA complaint #10918950, 2016 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“I WAS WAITING TO TURN LEFT, AFTER CHECKING BOTH DIRECTIONS, I TRIED TO ACCELERATE AND COULD BARELY MOVE. AT THIS POINT I SAW A CAR HEADED TOWARD ME THAT I COULD NOT SEE DUE TO A CAR BEING PARKED ALONG SIDE OF THE ROAD. I TRIED TO GET OUT OF THE WAY, BUT MY TUCSON WOULD NOT MOVE. THIS RESULTED IN BEING T-BONED. VIN PHOTO INCLUDED I HAVE MORE PHOTOS AVAILABLE IF NEEDED”
NHTSA complaint #11133595, 2018 · crash

“Part 43777-1G100 Pin-Snap is Part Code 43777B does not keep linkage attached to transmission shifter, it broke/snapped off due to wear and tear on a vehicle that only has 65,000 miles on it causing the vehicle to be stuck in drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11514720, 2023

Structure 7 2 crash 1 fire 2 injury

“I WAS PARKING IN A PARKING GARAGE AND HAD TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN INTO A SPACE WITH CARS ON BOTH SIDES. WHEN I NORMALLY PARK, MY FOOT IS OVER THE BRAKE AND I TAP THE BRAKE AS I GO IN. IN THIS CASE, AS SOON AS I BEGAN TURNING RIGHT, MY CAR TOOK OFF LIKE A SHOT. IT FELT LIKE A CAR BEING FLOORED. I BARELY MISSED ONE OF THE CARS AND SLAMMED INTO A CONCRETE WALL, MAKING A 4 X 6 HOLE IN THE WALL AND SETTING OFF THE AIR BAG IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CAR WAS SMOKING AND I IMMEDIATELY SHUT IT OFF SO THERE WOULD BE NO FIRE.”
NHTSA complaint #10918950, 2016 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY FRIDAY 11/23/2018 AT ABOUT 3:30 PM. THE NEXT DAY, SAT, 11/24/2018 ABOUT 12:45, A BOY BANGED ON THE FRONT DOOR OF THE HOUSE AND TOLD WIFE THE CAR WAS ON FIRE. SHE CAME AND GOT ME FROM THE BACK YARD AND I RAN AROUND TO THE DRIVEWAY. I SEEN FLAMES AROUND THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR QUARTER, THE WHEEL WELL,AND THE GAS CAP. I GRABBED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER FROM THE GARAGE AND SPRAYED IT AT THE GAS CAP AREA. THE WIFE SAID THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ON THEIR WAY. I USED THE EXTINGUISHER AND THE WIFE BROUGHT ME ANOTHER ONE. I USED THEM TO TRY AND KEEP THE GAS CAP COOL. THE FIR…”
NHTSA complaint #11155753, 2018 · fire

“CAR ACCELERATED FORWARD SUDDENLY CAUSING CRASH INTO RETAINING WALL. WHILE PARKING.”
NHTSA complaint #11030703, 2017 · crash

Air Bags 5 3 crash 4 injury

“I WAS PARKING IN A PARKING GARAGE AND HAD TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN INTO A SPACE WITH CARS ON BOTH SIDES. WHEN I NORMALLY PARK, MY FOOT IS OVER THE BRAKE AND I TAP THE BRAKE AS I GO IN. IN THIS CASE, AS SOON AS I BEGAN TURNING RIGHT, MY CAR TOOK OFF LIKE A SHOT. IT FELT LIKE A CAR BEING FLOORED. I BARELY MISSED ONE OF THE CARS AND SLAMMED INTO A CONCRETE WALL, MAKING A 4 X 6 HOLE IN THE WALL AND SETTING OFF THE AIR BAG IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CAR WAS SMOKING AND I IMMEDIATELY SHUT IT OFF SO THERE WOULD BE NO FIRE.”
NHTSA complaint #10918950, 2016 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“On March 13, 2026, I was operating my 2015 Hyundai Tucson when the steering locked up, causing me to crash into a tree head-on. In the course of this head-on crash, my airbags failed to deploy. As a direct result of my airbags not deploying in a serious car crash, my head hit the steering wheel, causing a confirmed concussion diagnosis of Post Traumatic Headache and Post Concussion Syndrome in a hospital emergency room. There were no lights or symbols on the dashboard prior to the accident. My car had a prior repair for a front end collision in a body shop and a replacement of the engine in a…”
NHTSA complaint #11725846, 2026 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“WHILE DRIVING THE CAR AT 5 MPH FOR NO REASON THE SIDE AND CURTAIN AIRBAGS EXPLODED! *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10713746, 2015 · 1 injury(ies)

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 4

“I HAVE A HYUNDAI TUCSON THAT HAS A RECALL NOTICE. I LIVE IN JUNEAU ALASKA WHERE THERE ARE NO HYUNDAI DEALERS. I CONTACTED HYUNDAI AND SPOKE WITH SOME VERY NICE PEOPLE WHO COULD NOT HELP ME BECAUSE OF A CASEMANAGER NAMED GRETCHEN. GRETCHEN WANTED ME TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SHIPPED TO THE NEAREST HYUNDAI DEALER. THAT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE BECAUSE JUNEAU HAS NO ROAD NETWORK AND BARGE COSTS WOULD BE ABOUT FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS. I SPOKE WITH GRETCHEN ABOUT THE DILEMMA. SHE WAS RUDE AND DEMANDED I FIND A WAY TO GET THE VEHICLE TO THE NEAREST HYUNDAI DEALER. I EXPLAINED THIS IS NOT WHAT I WAS TOLD WHEN I B…”
NHTSA complaint #11299980, 2020

“FIRST TIME EVER MY VEHICLE QUIT WHILE I WAS DRIVING AFTER HAVING IT FOR 3 YEARS. I TOOK GREAT CARE OF MY VEHICLE. I HAD TO GET A TOW TRUCK TO TOW MY 2015 HYUNDAI TUSCON LIMITED TO DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD IT IS EXTERNAL COMPONENT WORN OUT AND IT WILL BE A WEEK BEFORE THEY CAN GIVE ME AN ANSWER. REALLY??? I ASKED IF THIS IS NORMAL. WOULDN'T GIVE ME AN ANSWER. THEY CANNOT PROVIDE A LOANER CAR. I THINK I NEED TO GO WITH DEALERSHIP THAT PROVIDE A LOANER CAR. I AM DO MY RESEARCH TO SEE IF I SHOULD CONTINUE BUYING HYUNDAI OR GO WITH DIFFERENT FORD OR CHEVY”
NHTSA complaint #11254656, 2019

“LEASED JUNE 25, 2015 CAR ENGINE QUIT WHILE DRIVING WITHIN TWO TO THREE DAYS. KEY IN LOCKED POSITION DEALER ARRIVED-ABLE TO START CAR. EXPLANATION -PERHAPS KEY FOB TOO HEAVY. CHANGED KEY FOB. LAST WEEK CAR STOPPED AGAIN, ENGINE OFF/KEY IN LOCKED POSITION. PAST THREE MONTHS- MULTIPLE INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS CAR TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE- COULD NOT DUPLICATE.UNDERSTAND INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEM DIFFICULT TO FIND. I ASKED AFTER FIRST EVENT TO EXCHANGE THE CAR. HEATED PASSENGER SEAT CAME ON -PASSENGER NOTED . DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK WITHOUT BEING LOCKED/UNLOCKED BY OWNER. HATCH DOES NOT…”
NHTSA complaint #10779152, 2015

Latches/Locks/Linkages 3

“The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the rear driver’s and passenger’s side doors failed to open from the inside and outside of the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11506026, 2023

“The contact called on behalf of her daughter who owns a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that her daughter was the driver of the vehicle and her two passengers attempted to exit the vehicle however, the doors were unable to be opened from inside or outside the vehicle. The passengers had to climb out the window to exit the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer; however, a diagnostic test was not performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,700.”
NHTSA complaint #11468240, 2022

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, SHE BECAME AWARE THAT THE DRIVER’S SIDE DOOR FAILED TO UNLOCK FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS CONTACTED TO SCHEDULE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11417514, 2021

Steering 3 1 crash 1 injury

“On March 13, 2026, I was operating my 2015 Hyundai Tucson when the steering locked up, causing me to crash into a tree head-on. In the course of this head-on crash, my airbags failed to deploy. As a direct result of my airbags not deploying in a serious car crash, my head hit the steering wheel, causing a confirmed concussion diagnosis of Post Traumatic Headache and Post Concussion Syndrome in a hospital emergency room. There were no lights or symbols on the dashboard prior to the accident. My car had a prior repair for a front end collision in a body shop and a replacement of the engine in a…”
NHTSA complaint #11725846, 2026 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“My electronic steering column isn’t any good I lost my power steering why isn’t this on the recall list for my Hyundai Tucson as it’s a safety issue. Why can’t you people stand behind your vehicle’s can’t you help pay for this? Or have it as a recall”
NHTSA complaint #11510062, 2023

“Twice in the last nine months (roughly December 14, 2020 at 67,000 miles & 9/7/21 at 84,300 miles) I have been left stranded on the side of the highway due to what two different Hyundai dealerships call "complete engine failure", which requires the replacement of the entire engine. Ultimately, when I asked what a "complete engine failure" entailed, the dealerships both told me there were metal flakes throughout my engine and that the engine had to be replaced. Both times the symptoms were as follows: loss of acceleration and a horrible ticking noise. The gas pedal is pushed to the floor and…”
NHTSA complaint #11434166, 2021

Engine And Engine Cooling 2

“The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. There was an abnormal odor of smoke detected. The contact exited the vehicle through the window. The contact stated that ten of the air bags were deployed. There was water damage due to a storm. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and informed there was water damage. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11465387, 2022

“The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to accelerate while driving uphill. Additionally, the engine was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the catalytic converter had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the engine had seized and needed to be replaced. The engine had been replaced. The vehicle…”
NHTSA complaint #11558898, 2017

Exterior Lighting 2

“The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the driver-side headlight failed. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be serviced or diagnosed. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11488749, 2022

“DRIVING VEHICLE WHERE FELT HESITATION ACCELERATING.THEN HEARD A BANGING NOISE WHERE ENGINE HAD SEIZED.THIS IS FIRST NEW CAR OWNED WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT.THIS PROBLEM IS KNOWN THROUGH HYUNDAI AND THEY HAVE DONE NOTHING ABOUT IT.MY ADVICE STAY AWAY”
NHTSA complaint #11169897, 2019

Tires 2

“ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT KUMHO TIRE R REAR EXPLODED ON THE HIGHWAY, DESTROYING THE WHEEL WELL, BUMPER, AND SIDE PANELS, AND ALMOST CAUSE MAJOR ACCIDENT. AFTER HAVING TO GET THE STATE PATROL TO STOP TRAFFIC ON ALL THREE LANES WE DROVE CAR ON THE RIM TO THE OPPOSITE OF THE HIGHWAY WHERE THERE WAS A MEDIAN STRIP. WHEN WE WENT TO REPLACE THIS TIRE, WITH GOOD TREAD AFTER SOME 56,000 MILES WE LEARNED THAT ANOTHER TIRE, THE L FRONT, ALSO HAD DELAMINATED AND SEPARATED, AND THAT THERE WERE TWO LARGE BALD SPOTS WHERE THE TIRE WAS FAILING ALSO. HAD THIS FRONT TIRE EXPLODED THIS WOULD ALMOST CERTAINLY HAVE CAU…”
NHTSA complaint #11299832, 2019

“TIRES WITH PLENTY OF TREAD BLEW OUT ON HIGHWAY WITH DELAMINATION. SECOND TIRE WITH WORN BULGES INDICATION UNDERLYING DELAMINATION AS WELL. DOT 277A YA19 0715, SOLUS KL21 KUMH0 225/60R , 0244416 021343”
NHTSA complaint #11281672, 2019

Visibility 2

“WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY THE SUNROOF ON MY 3 WEEK OLD CAR SUDDENLY IMPLODED AT RANDOM. IT WAS NOT HIT BY ANY OBJECTS OR DEBRIS. THE PANORAMIC ROOF WAS CLOSED AT THE TIME BUT THE SCREEN UNDERNEATH WAS OPEN SO THAT YOU COULD SEE THROUGH THE WINDOW. THE GLASS WAS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND BACK SEATS AS WELL AS FOUND ON TOP OF THE BACK PORTION OF THE ROOF. NO INJURIES RESULTED BUT AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS DEFECT THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10701280, 2015

“EXPLODING SUNROOF. I HAD JUST GOTTEN ONTO THE EXPRESSWAY DRIVING MY BRAND NEW 2015 HYUNDAI TUSCON. I HAD ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR ABOUT A WEEK. I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN I HEARD A VERY LOUD "POP" SOUND. I THOUGHT IT WAS A GUNSHOT. THEN THE MESH SUNROOF VISOR BEGAN TO SAG AND I COULD HEAR AND FEEL WIND COMING INTO THE VEHICLE FROM THAT AREA. I GOT OFF THE EXPRESSWAY, PULLED OVER AND GOT OUT TO LOOK AT THE ROOF. THE ENTIRE SUNROOF WAS SHATTERED. THERE WERE LARGE AND SMALL SHARDS OF SHARP GLASS SITTING ON TOP OF THE MESH INTERIOR SUNROOF COVER. I TRIED TO MOVE THEM BECAUSE THEY WER…”
NHTSA complaint #10671092, 2014

Fuel System 1

“The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling at a stop light, the engine shut off. After restarting, the vehicle would operate as normal. The contact indicated that the failure was intermittent, and no warning messages were displayed. Additionally, the contact observed that the vehicle was consuming fuel at a quick pace. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the fuel pump, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was later taken to the local dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. T…”
NHTSA complaint #11499343, 2022

Seat Belts 1

“2015 HYUNDAI TUCSON. SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MECHANISM TO LOCKED UP, DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING IN AN ACCIDENT BEFORE THE CONSUMER TOOK OWNERSHIP. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE ENTERED THE VEHICLE, HE DISCOVERED THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT. IT WOULD ONLY COME OUT ABOUT SIX INCHES AND THEN LOCK. HE REMOVED THE PLASTIC COVER ON THE LOWER SECTION OF THE B PILLAR AND FOUND SEVERAL PARTS OF THE RETRACTOR LAYING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE PILLAR. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE WAS IN A PREVIOUS ACCIDENT, AND AS A RESULT, THE SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER WOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. THE CONSUMER STATED IF…”
NHTSA complaint #10873046, 2016

Seats 1

“I HAVE A 2015 HYUNDAI TUCSON, THE OIL BURNS REALLY FAST. I HAVE TO GET AN OIL CHANGE EVERY MONTH OR THE CAR WILL START MAKING A LOUD NOISE. I ONLY HAVE 69000 MILES ON IT. THE DEALERSHIP AT THIS POINT DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO”
NHTSA complaint #11405417, 2021

Wheels 1

“I called Wayne Mazda on 9/7/22 to make an appointment to fix this brake recall and to have my car serviced. I was given an appointment for January 17, 2023, which is 4 months later. I called several times to try and get a current appointment and was denied each time, so I contacted Hyundai and filed a complaint. My case number is 20485596. Also my dashboard light showing low tire pressure stays on, even though AAA came and filled the tires. We are seniors and my husband is in a wheelchair, and I feel 4 months is an unreasonable length of time to wait for a brake (potential fire) recall an…”
NHTSA complaint #11491592, 2022