Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds Problems of Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson owners have reported 15 problems related to engine rattling and whining sounds (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Hyundai Tucson based on all problems reported for the Tucson.

1 Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problem of the 2017 Hyundai Tucson

Failure Date: 03/12/2021

Vehicle is 2017 Hyundai Tucson with just under 60,000 miles on it. Maintained with regular oil and filter changes. While driving the vehicle 4 days ago, a rattling noise was noticed coming from the vehicle. When coming to a stop, vehicle started to almost stall, then engine and rpms raced, no indicator lights. Called the dealer that it was purchased from to have it looked at and schedule oil change service that it was just about due for, a recall to be done and have the issue looked at. Appointment was scheduled for the following week, but the vehicle didn't make it to the appointment. Yesterday, I drove most of the day with no issues, then suddenly when coming to a stop, started hearing a rattling and knocking coming from the engine really bad. Vehicle started to stall, still no indicator lights on. Vehicle did not stall and started going again until I started to slow down at another stop sign. Oil light started flashing erratically, engine light came on and vehicle died on the side of the road. Called dealership about the issue, they had me contact Hyundai roadside assistance to tow the vehicle to the dealership. Upon arrival at the dealership, the service advisor, before even having the vehicle checked out, stated that it's going to need a new engine, as if they are already aware of the issues concerning these vehicles.

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2 Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problem of the 2015 Hyundai Tucson

Failure Date: 01/06/2021

Engine suddenly failed. Starting all with a rattling sound one night while driving. Thr next day, dropped my child off and car just cut off while driving in my apartment lot. The car was in drive and my foot was on the gas when it just shut off.

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3 Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problem of the 2016 Hyundai Tucson

Failure Date: 11/27/2020

Was driving on the highway going approximately 70 mph and all of a sudden I hear a loud rattling noise and lights on the dash show up car starts smoking and loses power I was unable to start the car after that and had to wait on the side off a busy highway for 3 hours waiting on a tow truck. . Fast forward to the mechanic and they discovered that my engine fell apart internally with no root cause. . . Engine only had 73,000. . . That was on the Friday after thanksgiving. Fast forward to now and I still don't have my car with no known time frame of when I'll get my car back(it's now 1/12/2021). My car has been regularly maintained with all recommended maintenance. My engine was the 2. 0 4 cylinder again with only 73,000 miles.

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4 Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problem of the 2012 Hyundai Tucson

Failure Date: 08/22/2020

I received the recall of my 2012 Hyundai tuscon. As a precaution I took it to the dealership to address the recall 181 and an electrical issue I had with the power windows. I visited the dealer two weeks apart and sat at the dealership for more than 5 hours with the second visit being for 8 hours. I was told something was leaking in steering and that had tl be fixed. I left with my car and approximately 8 days later there was a clicking and clanking aound coming from the engine, ive never heard the sound, yet on my paperwork it stated I complained about the sound, which I never did. My car started to stall and lose speed. I was over 100 miles from home and my car was failing in the mountains at that. I called the service department multiple times and never received a call back. Thank god for my insurance towing the car to the closest dealership. A day and half later I was told the engine was gone! I visited the dealership on 07/31/20 & 08/14/20. . . They documented a rattling rattling sound in the front in. . . Never addressed me about this �sound� , did a so call inspection of the car and next thing I am told is I cant drive it because the engine could blow. No return from Hyundai service manager, no claim filed and I am still out of state without an answer. Called customer service sat online 30 mins waiting for a rep before their line disconnected and them another hour. Filed a case and now still stuck waiting for these people to do their job with out putting my life at risk.

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5 Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problem of the 2011 Hyundai Tucson

Failure Date: 11/24/2019

My car was having issues starting up. One day we started the car and drove into town and it started to make a rattling noise. The car was also slow to accelerate. When we tried to drive home out of no where the engine went out and the car wouldn't start again.

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6 Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problem of the 2013 Hyundai Tucson

Failure Date: 04/30/2019

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received NHTSA 19v063000 engine and engine cooling. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speed the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. All the instrument cluster warning indicator lights were illuminated. There was an abnormal rattling noise emerging from underneath the hood. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that there was an hole in the engine block. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer island Hyundai 1590 hylan blvd, staten island, NY 10305 (844) 672-7561 where diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 46,000. Ap.

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7 Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problem of the 2015 Hyundai Tucson

Failure Date: 02/01/2019

I was driving down the highway. Without any prior indication of error, or any sensor reading that something was wrong with the engine, the engine started making a loud rattling noise and the rpms increased. I slowed down a bit, and continued driving. The engine this seized completely and died. Luckily I was able to pull over to the side of the road and call for help, but the engine is completely unresponsive.

8 Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problem of the 2012 Hyundai Tucson

Failure Date: 01/22/2019

The vehicle developed a rattling noise from the lower half of the engine while driving on the freeway with my family. I managed to get home and then quickly took it to my local mechanic; who informed me it sounded like a spun bearing. He stated he would not know for sure until he took apart the motor. The mechanic advised that I take it to the dealer since I purchased the vehicle brand new. I called my two local dealers who informed me the car was out of warranty and also not part of the theta ii engine recall campaign. Since the car was not built in the alabama plant; it also did not qualify for the extended warranty given to vehicles built here with that engine. I was quoted an estimated $10,000 by the dealer in regards to putting in a remanufactured engine on the vehicle. After receiving these responses I notified Hyundai's warranty dispute resolution. They too informed me the vehicle was out of warranty. They informed they needed to take apart the engine to see what the issue was. However, the gamble was that I would most likely have to pay for the labor of this. I was without transportation and gave up resolving this through Hyundai. My mechanic was able to find me a used engine with low miles (70k) to put in my vehicle. The total cost for the engine was shy of $5,000 which wasn't too far from what the car is worth now.

9 Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problem of the 2014 Hyundai Tucson

Failure Date: 12/13/2018

Just like everyone else on here. . . . Engine started making a rattling noise and got significantly louder. Car locked up while driving. Brought to mechanic and engine is blown. Same problem as the Hyundai lawsuit. But because there is no recall on this model (even though it has the same engine) it isnt covered.

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10 Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problem of the 2012 Hyundai Tucson

Failure Date: 10/20/2018

Engine failed in oct. 2018 in big bear, California. After driving for several hours up the mountain, a loud rattling sound occurred driving at low speeds in the city. Independent local mechanic determined it was the pistons not working properly causing complete engine failure. Mechanic confirmed the vehicle could not be driven much further, it would not have made it down the mountain, and I was lucky it didn't fail on the mountain. Since engine still under warranty, I had to tow it down the mountain to nearest dealership in loma linda, CA. At dealership, determined and confirmed engine failed and under warranty. No parts available (perhaps due to other model recall?). Given smaller dealer loaner vehicle - insufficient for my needs. It is now January 2019 and no part potentially available until late February. (is this the same engine as the sante fe and sonata recall?) dealership referred to Hyundai customer care center in December. Case filed. Case manager contacted mid-December with little information and offer of monetary compensation for time w/o vehicle. No other contact from case manager for over a month now. Hyundai customer care center indicates there is no one else other than non-responsive case manager that I can contact. If there are no replacement engines available - this must be a part of a larger problem. I want my 2012 Tucson repaired or replaced. And, I believe the 2012 Tucson should be added to the Hyundai engine recall issue.

11 Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problem of the 2012 Hyundai Tucson

Failure Date: 09/23/2018

The theta ii engine is full of metal shavings. There are acceleration problems and there is a loud sputtering rattle noise. The check engine light came on reading a code p0014, exhaust (b) camshaft position timing over-advanced (bank 1). The car was not driven until January 28 when taken to car care clinic in bakersfield, CA. When we could afford to take it in. The mechanic checked the solenoids, which were both good. One was removed, which revealed metal shavings clogging the solenoid. The mileage is 67,444. I was driving on the i5 when the engine first started making the noise. The next day the check engine light came on and acceleration was affected while driving on a city street.

12 Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problem of the 2013 Hyundai Tucson

Failure Date: 09/11/2018

A week before going on vacation, I just had an inspection and oil change done. The car passed inspection without issue. I've had this vehicle serviced on time since I bought it in 2015. I never had any issues with the car prior to this. I was reaching the end of an 8 hour drive with the car. We just crossed the PA state line. I was driving in the passing lane on the interstate, getting up to speed, and I just hit 60 mph when the car made a rattling noise and I was not able to accelerate past 60 mph. We were able to pull over to the shoulder. The check engine light came on. We proceeded to turn the car off and check the oil which was fine. There was no smoke coming from the vehicle. We attempted to restart the car but the engine just kept turning over. We waited an hour for a tow truck and during the short amount of time the car lost all power. We had it towed to a Hyundai dealership where they proceeded to tell us the car engine was blown and it would need to be replaced. However, there was no existing refurbished engines in the county we were in or where we live. My car now continues to sit at the Hyundai dealership for the past 2 weeks awaiting till I have the means to tow it up to where I live. Now I am stuck with no car and still money to owe on the loan.

13 Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problem of the 2013 Hyundai Tucson

Failure Date: 06/11/2018

My car started making a rattling noise during acceleration at around 75,000 miles. Took it in June 11, 2018 for a diagnostic, and it is engine failure due to manufacturer defect. Hyundai is covering the repair, but still, as of September 21, 2018 does not have the part available and has no eta. At least hundreds of others on the internet are experiencing the same problem with this model year, and some have been waiting on parts for 4 months or longer. No recalls have been issued.

14 Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problem of the 2013 Hyundai Tucson

Failure Date: 06/30/2017

Engine blown at mileage 129653. While driving on interstate in pennsylvania, engine seemed to lose power at 60 mph, in heavy traffic. Started to shutter and engine made a lot of noise, bad rattle sound. Engine locked up. I coasted to stop on side of road. On June 30,2017. Vehicle was towed to ciocca Hyundai in quakertown PA, where I was told engine had blown. Had to have engine replaced$5237. 34 cost. Took month to find good replacement engine as this was same engine type I was told as sante fe and accords on recall. I personally believe the Tucsons engine should be recalled also.

15 Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problem of the 2012 Hyundai Tucson

Failure Date: 05/07/2016

While driving on the i90 through snoqualmie pass in washington, moved to overtake another vehicle in the overtaking lane. As I moved into the lane and accelerated, the engine dropped down a gear and a whining noise was heard. At this point I had total loss of power and was travelling at ~70mph. I was able to safely pull over onto the side of the road and the car was towed. There was medium traffic at the time however I was on a slight downhill so didn't rapidly lose speed. Hyundai carpros in renton reported that the piston had failed and had punctured the engine casing.



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