general problems of the 2011 Hyundai Tucson

15 problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2011 Hyundai Tucson. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Hyundai Tucson based on all problems reported for the 2011 Tucson.

1 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/21/2024

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for scheduled maintenance, the contact was informed that an oil pan seal leak had been discovered. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 19v063000 (engine and engine cooling), and the VIN was included, but the repair had already been completed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 47,000.

2 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/29/2023

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 25-30 mph at night, the vehicle was shuddering and lost motive power. The contact was able to veer to the side of the roadway. The contact off and restarted the vehicle, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact continued driving; however, the failure recurred, and the vehicle could not exceed 30 mph. The contact pulled into the nearest gas station. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer covered the cost of the repair. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

3 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2023

I purchased this vehicle from an acquaintance, who had it serviced by a local mechanic. Before I decided to buy it, I spoke with the mechanic he used, as well as calling the dealer with the VIN number to verify that the recall issues had been taken care of. It was purchased around 9/19/2022 per the title. I change the oil and rotate the tires every 3000 miles. Checking the oil weekly to see if it needs filling. I was attending an outdoor music show about 120 miles away. After leaving and not getting more than 20miles from the venue late that evening, my car with no indication slowed down and thankfully with not as much traffic I was able to pull to the side of the highway. The car would not turn over. I heard no noises when this occurred, nor did I smell anything, it just it quit working. It was late when the car was towed to s&b automotive in bridgewater. I had to wait for a ride and didn’t get home till early morning. When I contacted the place where it was towed, they said I needed a new engine at $6,000. 00. I drained my bank account to pay for this 2011 Hyundai Tucson. So I could not have it repaired and was not aware of the recall and still never received the recall notice to this day. Just the one regarding the key issue and class action suit. If I had known that there was a recall on this vehicle I would have had it towed to the dealership for the repair and then traded it in for another vehicle other than a Hyundai. I was forced to take out an unwanted loan in order to purchase another vehicle. This vehicle although well maintained has too many issues. I still have the title as I inadvertently gave the automotive company the wrong title. I want to be compensated for the full blue book value of this vehicle.

4 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/13/2023

The contact called on behalf of his mother who owns a 2011 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that his mother received notification of the NHTSA campaign number: 19v063000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the oil pressure switch was replaced however, the contact stated that upon having the vehicle inspected, the vehicle failed. The contact was informed by the technician that oil pan leaked and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. The contact then stated that the case was denied and informed that the vehicle was not covered under warranty due to the age of the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 79,300.

5 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/22/2022

Vehicle stalls and does not ramp past 2000rpm, jerks from time to time, check engine light flashes continually. Never goes off.

6 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/21/2022

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speed, she heard a knocking and ticking noise coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The oil warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic informed the contact that the oil was low and needed to be refilled. The contact stated that the oil was refilled however, a month later the knocking and ticking noise was heard from the engine and the oil warning light intermittently illuminated. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 19v101000 (engine). The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the valve gasket seal needed to be replaced and oil pressure switch was replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, while driving from the dealer she heard the knocking and ticking noise in the engine with the engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started to shake and went into limp mode. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number and advised to call the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was 148,981.

7 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/03/2022

Recalls for my model.

8 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 02/11/2022

Drove over a pothole and car began to make a weird clicking noise.

9 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/26/2021

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v063000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a knocking sound, and the vehicle lost motive power. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced due to sludge build up. The dealer requested the vehicle oil change history. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer denied the engine replacement due to sludge in the engine from neglect. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000. The VIN was unavailable.

10 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/19/2021

I had my car repaired due to an open recall in April. I got in my car yesterday and while driving the car shut off and there seemed to be a liquid leaking from under the car. I had the car towed to key Hyundai of milford where the recall work in addition to other work was done. I am really worried because I could have gotten hurt if other cars where nearby. Also the dealership is saying it may take up to 2 weeks for them to inspect my vehicle. I need suggestions as to my best course of action.

11 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2020

The car died in the middle of the road. It started smoking up and then died.

12 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/08/2019

Engine needs to be replaced yet mileage and years are still under warranty limits car 8 years old 81000 miles. Have spent over $500 getting it towed now mechanic says new engine needed car just stop running while in park.

13 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 19v063000(engine) was received. Twin city Hyundai (3024 airport hwy, alcoa, TN) and the manufacturer were notified and stated that the parts needed to repair the defect were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

14 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/20/2019

I received an interim engine recall letter from Hyundai in may 2019� I called the dealership to get my car looked at and they said there is no remedy yet and to wait for the 2nd recall letter-I never received the 2nd recall letter � I was driving to work on Monday, may 20th 2019 and I made a left turn onto a street and my car died in the middle of the street while in motion with no warnings whatsoever-was not able to start car or jumpstart it �-my car was in the middle of the street and I had to ask a neighbor to help me move the car to the side of the street �my Hyundai Tucson is 2011 and has 79,000 miles� called a towing service to get it towed to the dealership and they did not give me a loaner car-I had to rent a car out of pocket and was told I'm only being reimbursed $38/day.

15 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2019

Car had been starting up rough by. Also under my car on drivers side under plasti covering had a stream of black fluid that looked like oil and smells like gas. Also inside its smells. 2nd time it did that and seems like after I feel up all the way it does it then stops till I fill up again.



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