Hyundai Tucson Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 388 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Hyundai Tucson across 18 model years. The 2022 model year has the most (132). The words owners use most often: “fuel injectors” (17% of reports).
- 388fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 43%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel injectors: mentioned in 65 of 388 complaints (17%)
- Oil consumption: mentioned in 23 of 388 complaints (6%)
- Catalytic converter: mentioned in 22 of 388 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 93 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 388 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 12 a fire, 3 an injury.
Hyundai Tucson fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tucson | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2024 Tucson | 7 | 7% | — |
| 2023 Tucson | 18 | 13% | — |
| 2022 Tucson | 132 | 34% | — |
| 2021 Tucson | 8 | 10% | 10 |
| 2020 Tucson | 6 | 3% | — |
| 2019 Tucson | 28 | 7% | 4,301 |
| 2018 Tucson | 22 | 6% | 1,980 |
| 2017 Tucson | 75 | 7% | 11,000 |
| 2016 Tucson | 55 | 3% | 9,600 |
| 2015 Tucson | 12 | 5% | 44,000 |
| 2014 Tucson | 7 | 3% | 65,000 |
| 2013 Tucson | 6 | 2% | 97,200 |
| 2012 Tucson | 1 | 0% | 109,000 |
| 2009 Tucson | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2007 Tucson | 2 | 3% | 133,000 |
| 2006 Tucson | 2 | 1% | 110,500 |
| 2005 Tucson | 5 | 3% | 118,900 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Hyundai Tucson. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
While driving at highway speeds, my 2019 Hyundai Tucson SE suddenly loses acceleration and drops into a 30 mph 'limp mode' while the engine overheats. This creates an immediate highway safety hazard with an imminent risk of a rear-end collision. The vehicle also suffers from excessive oil…
The new 2019 Hyundai Tucson equipped with the Nu2.0L GDI engine, I purchased in 1/2020 as the original owner to this day has been diagnosed with a burnt exhaust valve due to heavy oil consumption that has been an uncorrected documented manufacturerâs defect within Hyundai motor corporation. The…
I have had 2 catalytic converters the original and a 2nd one. Now I need a 3rd due to excessive oil consumption. Corporate did a good will for a combustion cleaning and that did nothing. The dealership checked my oil and said there was excessive oil consumption and submitted for an engine…
2023 Hyundai Tucson Limited, 2.5L GDI, Alabama-built (VIN [redacted]), built [XXX]. On [XXX], at about 37,550 miles, the check engine light came on flashing and the engine ran rough while I was traveling in Canada. My scan tool showed P0300, P0302 and P0304 (misfires on cylinders 2 and 4). On July…
An authorized Hyundai dealership performed a major engine replacement on my vehicle on June 11, 2024. The vehicle mileage was documented as 110,797 miles in and 111,799 miles out. In September 2026, after the vehicle had reached 129,430 miles, I brought it to an authorized Hyundai dealership…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Hyundai Tucsons have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 388 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Hyundai Tucson. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Hyundai Tucson fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Hyundai Tucson?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel injectors”, in 65 of 388 complaints, followed by “oil consumption” (23).
Other Hyundai Tucson problems
- Engine problems (2,381)
- Power Train problems (1,215)
- Electrical System problems (730)
- Structure problems (384)
- Service Brakes problems (379)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (359)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (341)
- Forward Collision Avoidance problems (319)
See all Hyundai Tucson problems.