Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Tucson and Sonata Hybrid vehicles
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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moderate 427 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING 20-25 MPH DOWN A ROAD PREPARING TO MERGE, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND CONTINUED TO ROLL FORWARD. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT FAILED. THE CONTACT NOTICED WHITE SMOKE AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE BY ENGAGING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE CONTACT GATHERED SOME OF HER BELONGINGS AS THE SMOKE TURNED GRAY AND GOT 20 FEET AWAY FROM THE VEH…
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V727000 (Engine). The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed with engine failure. The engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure a…
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, a knocking sound was heard coming from the engine with the oil pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained with the independent mechanic awaiting the repair. T…
The vehicle loses power/decelerates during normal operation regardless of speed. The car does not indicate an error (check engine light) does not illuminate. The vehicle has been at the dealer under warranty since 10/3/2022 with numerous diagnostics performed. The service manager gave us an update; Began diagnosis Had drop in turbo when Acc ordered turbo on 10/7/22 Turbo came in on 10/25/22 inst…
2017 Hyundai Tucson is part of engine recalls 209 & 966. Car purchased through Carvana begin of May, after initial recall issued but unaware car was impacted. All that is listed on recall page is CAMP 966 - ENGINE MONITORING LOGIC - VARIOUS MODELS which most certainly does not indicate a major issue or immediate need to address. In August, took car in for oil change and almost immediately had the …
ENGINE LOST OIL PRESSURE TO ROD BEARINGS. NO WARNING LIGHTS OF ANY KIND. THE CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS WERE VERY LOUD AND ENGINE STALLED A FEW TIMES. I HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. THE SYMPTOMS CAME ON SUDDENLY, WITHOUT CHECK ENGINE CODES OR WARNINGS. THE FACTORY DENIED RESPONSIBILITY, SAYING THE WARRANTEE EXPIRED. I AM NOT CLAIMING WARRANTEE COVERAGE, BUT THE SYMPTOMS ARE VERY SIMILAR TO RECEN…
I am constantly having to add oil to my car. It burns oil. It is not leaking oil. I have 81000 miles on my car. I get my oil changed regularly.
Chronic over consumption of oil. You could change the oil and a day later the oil is completely black and burnt. Roughly lost a .5-1quart of oil a week doing minimal commuting. Eventually the wear from oil consumption left us with a cylinder loss and in need of engine replacement. The vehicle only has 65k miles. Clearly this is a serious problem with these cars. There is an active recall for this …
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer to be inspected. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V727000 (Engine). The ma…
THE VEHICLE AT TIMES WHEN GOING FROM A STOP WILL OCCASIONALLY TOTALLY LOSE ALL PROPULSION FOR A SPLIT SECOND WHICH HAS CAUSED ME TO ALMOST BE DEAD IN TRAFFIC. IT IS VERY SCARY WHEN IT HAPPENS. I DON'T KNOW IF IT IS A ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION OR FUEL PROBLEM. I HAD THE PROBLEM WITH A 2014 SANTA FE. MY BROTHER IN LAW HAS THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SAME VEHICLE.
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 427 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover engine issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.