Wiring Problems of Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson owners have reported 11 problems related to wiring (under the electrical system 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 Wiring problem of the 2023 Hyundai Tucson

Failure Date: 08/06/2023

This is copy and pasted from your site. Hyundai does not have a recall ready, so I am filing a complaint. Is this the correct action? the transmission electric oil pump for the idle stop & go system (isg) in the subject vehicles might have been assembled with printed circuit boards (pcb) that were damaged during manufacturing by the oil pump controller supplier. A damaged capacitor on the pump controller pcb could impact electrical operation leading to heat damage to the electric oil pump circuit board, connector, and wiring harness. The heat damage at the pump increases the risk of a vehicle fire in addition to a potential controller area network (can) communication disruption for multiple onboard controllers. Thanks for your time.

2 Wiring problem of the 2017 Hyundai Tucson

Failure Date: 01/01/2021

I purchased 2017 Tucson brand new at roughly 22k my engine seized and the 3rd connecting rod failed. After engine replacement I continued to have problems with rear driver side brake light continuously going out, bulb is not out but wiring scorched and bulb somehow continuously becomes loose. I have replaced front headlights repeatedly with the driver front shattering in housing. I have also replaced calipers and have gone through 7 sets of rotors. At roughly 60000 I noticed I was running out of oil in between every 3000 mile oil change. Continued to bring back to dealer for repair s . I have complained multiple times about hesitation when pulling out from stop and engine knocking. Multiple oil pan reseal gaskets replaced fuel pump replaced, oil always all over engine. At 110k my engine failed a second time with Hyundai denying all claims. Originally said they would reimburse me for rental but when they emailed me letter for �goodwill � reimbursement it was a release from liability waiver if I took their �goodwill � . I have informed them of electric issues and how I feel unsafe with new recall and fire possibility and they informed me as long as no warning light is on it should not be an issue. I tried to trade vehicle in and no one would take my trade, it's 3 years old and worth nothing. Hyundai response was vehicles don't hold their value like they used to. I am disgusted with their dismissive customer care, 2 engines in a vehicle 3 years old and they insist there is nothing wrong with their product.

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3 Wiring problem of the 2016 Hyundai Tucson

Failure Date: 01/01/2020

Blinker stays on even after it is shut off, brake like continuously goes out, even though it has been replaced several times (may be a wiring issue).

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4 Wiring problem of the 2018 Hyundai Tucson

Failure Date: 08/17/2019

A month ago my engine light stayed on and dealer said rodents had eaten electrical wires and insulation under the hood cost over $600. To fix. Today same thing and I opened the hood to find the entire engine area littered with chewed wires and insulation . The soy based wiring coating needs a safety recall,.

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5 Wiring problem of the 2005 Hyundai Tucson

Failure Date: 02/01/2019

Car takes 6 times to start car losses power on expressway almost causing accident codes come up and fix problem but issue always comes back was told wiring problem spent over 1000. 00 to fix the problem and no mention priceless if not safe to drive.

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6 Wiring problem of the 2016 Hyundai Tucson

Failure Date: 06/14/2018

Installed trailer hitch and wiring on said 2016 Hyundai tuscon and wiring module shorted or malfunctioned causing defective lighting on trailer. Checked online and found that a recall for this problem does exist from Hyundai ( recall campaign 153 ) and this vehicle does fit the manufacture date within the recall but the dealer and Hyundai customer when notified said that this VIN # is not included in the recall even though I am having the exact problem the recall is for. I am making this notice in that should there be a problem in the future that I have tried to get the problem resolved and the company chooses to dismiss my claim. This problem exist moving or stationary, but is extremely dangerous at night and especially when changing lanes or turning.

7 Wiring problem of the 2017 Hyundai Tucson

Failure Date: 02/01/2018

My car was parked in my driveway. I only had it less than a month (new). I tried to remote start it & it wouldnt work. I went outside to start it & it wouldn't turn over, all lights on dash were lit up. I lifted my hood- a squirrel nest was built under hood. Wiring harness chewed up, insulation under my hood ripped off, numerous areas of hard plastic covering my headlight under hood and along inside frame of car all chewed up. All things chewed were made of soy based materials. I had my car towed to my mechanic, not Hyundai due to the fact that they don't accept responsibility. I had similar problems (3x) w/my Honda 2014 crv that's why I got rid of it. I was told by both Honda & Hyundai "its not covered, it's not a manufacturing defect, it's caused by outside circumstances/ rodents. Use your auto insurance". This is a manufacturing defect because they use soy which attracts these rodents. Soy wiring harnesses should be banned and recalls instituted to remedy the problem by either replacing the harnesses with standard synthetic non-edible polymers as appropriate to the specific application, or providing coatings that provably prevent rodents from consuming the insulation over the lifespan of the vehicle. I can't even park in my own driveway for fear of more damage that I have to pay for due to the use of soy. This problem is all over the internet caused by soy used by various car makers. Please do something about this ASAP.

8 Wiring problem of the 2016 Hyundai Tucson

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

Purchased January 2016 - limited awd with factory installed tow hitch. Immediately noticed flickering interior lights and both head lights leaked, one side has been replaced. Later on developed hard start ups, shifting and acceleration issues. Along with intermitting front safety sensors and a glitching center console/back up camera. 7,500 miles in the ac stopped working from freezing over. Took to dealer while on vacation and discovered a melted fuse box cover and burnt tow hitch/ecu wires with an abundance of corrosion. Dealers could no confirm responsibility of the tow hitch harness, claimed it was not factory installed when it was factory installed and even on the original window sticker. We called Hyundai corporate everyday for over a week begging for help with no call backs. Roadside would not cover a tow to the selling dealer. Ended up driving ourselves an hour south to the dealer where it waits for a Hyundai engineer to fly in and look at it. There are recalls for this wiring harness in other models, the dealer wasn't even able to order a replacement part because it was discontinued. We were never notified of this and there are no recalls currently out for our car. We consider this a life threatening issue as the melting wires are a serious fire hazard along with the unreliable transmission and safety sensors.

9 Wiring problem of the 2007 Hyundai Tucson

Failure Date: 04/28/2015

2007 Hyundai Tucson. Consumer writes in regards to air bag wire harness problems. The consumer stated when the air bag illuminated, the problem was diagnosed as a bad passenger seat belt tensioner. The seat belt tensioner was replaced. However, the repair shop was unable to clear the fault indication. At their suggestion, the consumer to the vehicle to the dealer as they would have the equipment to clear the fault code. The dealer found a broken wire on the wire harness connecting to the seat belt tensioner. The consumer was quoted a price of $ 2729. 57 to replace the harness. The consumer repaired the broken wire and reconnected the wire harness himself, and the air bag light went out.

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10 Wiring problem of the 2008 Hyundai Tucson

Failure Date: 08/15/2012

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the speed control knob for the air blower became hard to turn and required excessive force. The contact discovered that the connector for the blower control was slightly melted. The contact replaced the blower control module and noticed that the ground wire melted insulation. The contact mentioned that overheating occurred in speed four. The vehicle was taken to dealer. However, the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

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11 Wiring problem of the 2007 Hyundai Tucson

Failure Date: 01/07/2011

After driving the car and the engine is turned off it will not crank again immediately. It takes approximately 15-30 minutes for the car to cool down before starting again. In starting the car again, fuel smell is very strong and the car shakes with black smoke coming from the exhaust/tail pipe. The dealer was able to duplicate. In addition,when feet is on brakes, the transmission revel up as if the car is going to take off. This happens when applying the brakes and coming to a stop. The dealer has duplicated the cranking problem. I was told several components were being replaced only to find out that if the fuel pump,fuel pump wiring, cleaning of corrosion from the wiring harness was done, the car still would not crank after driving the car and turning it off. After calling the consumer affairs office several times and was told that a case manager would call, the case manager never called. The dealer requested a field engineer. After the fuel smell continue to worsen, telephone consumer affairs for the fourth time. This time, the first responder answering the phone laughed when I told her that I was afraid of driving the car and feared that it would catch on fire or blow up according to mechanics. The representative snickered! she told me that the field engineer determined that the wiring harness had been damaged when I supposedly pre-wired the car for an after market alarm system. He decided to void the warranty so the dealer stopped trying to figure out what is wrong with the car. I was told I had to fix the wiring harness. The problem with this conclusion is that I never had an after market alarm put on the car nor did I buy a car with an after market alarm system. I have experience the problem from January 2011 and continues to experience. I called for the ceo of Hyundai who never responded. The case is with regional who has yet to call.


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