Hyundai Tucson Fuel system problems
110 of the 2,247 complaints about the Hyundai Tucson (4.9%) concern Fuel system, making it the model's #7 problem area. That share is 1.1× the Fuel system share across all tracked vehicles.
Analysis
By model year, Fuel system complaints peak with the 2022 model (91, 18% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2018 model (1). 30 Fuel system complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 55 in the 12 months before — the pace is falling.
Owners most often describe: “injectors”, “fuel injector”, “engine light”, “check engine” and “injector cylinder”. 2 of these reports (1.8%) describe a crash or fire, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Fuel system for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 30 · Previous 12 months: 55
Common terms in reports
- injectors59
- fuel injector48
- engine light29
- check engine28
- injector cylinder6
- tuscon7
What owners report
This 2022 Hyundai Tucson stalled in the middle of a busy highway with my wife in the vehicle. The car suddenyly stalled while going 75mph and she was almost killed and got rear ended.
The car suddenly and unintentionally accelerated. To avoid going through the back of my garage, I turned slightly and hit the frame of the garage. It continued to accelerate for a few seconds until I managed to stop it. I then backed up.
Fuel injector went bad causing vehicle engine to misfire and shake rapidly. Check engine light is on. The vehicle only has 40,000 miles on it. Seems to be a very common concern for this make and model and roughly the same years.
Dealer completed update 9C2 Theta 2 emissions update. After update, the car sputters slightly and increased noise is heard from the tailpipe. Customer returned to dealer after driving the car in different temps and noted the above complaint.
While driving the car stalled and then the engine shutdown, caused by a misfired fuel injector. Myself and the passengers in the car were minorly safe, as this incident occurred while driving through the Yellowstone National park; having to pull over on the…
This is the 4th time that a new fuel pump has been replaced on this 2022 Hyundai Tucson hybrid. I think the car part needs a recall because the fuel pump keeps breaking.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Fuel system for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Hyundai Tucson
- Engine781
- Brakes283
- Electrical272
- Driver-assist systems223
- Interior & equipment184
- Transmission / powertrain155
- Fuel system110
- Body & structure80
- Airbags & seat belts45
Hyundai Tucson problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›
Related reading
- Stalling and loss of motive power: the complaint NHTSA takes most seriouslyWhy a stall at speed is treated as a crash risk, the fuel pump, engine, transmission and high-voltage causes owners report, what to do in the moment, and where the complaints concentrate now.
Frequently asked questions
How common are Fuel system problems on the Hyundai Tucson?
110 of the 2,247 complaints about the Hyundai Tucson (4.9%) concern Fuel system, making it the model's #7 problem area. That share is 1.1× the Fuel system share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Hyundai Tucson model years have the most Fuel system complaints?
By model year, Fuel system complaints peak with the 2022 model (91, 18% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2018 model (1).
Is there a recall for Hyundai Tucson Fuel system problems?
No recall campaign addresses Fuel system for the tracked model years.