2011 Hyundai Tucson engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 45 complaints for the 2011 Hyundai Tucson, 26% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 45 26% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 95,000 miles 28 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 28 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 95,000 miles, and 18% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Highway, bridge, following significantly far back. Car stops ahead and I brake in plenty of time (my son was in the front seat and can attest to that). Car brakes but very slowly, not in time so we hit the stationary car and then we were hit much harder from behind. Airbags deployed. The car immediately filled with smoke which I attributed to the air bags because I did not know any better. Very scared, I screamed for the kids to get out of the car. Smoke was gone by the time police arrived.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced for an oil change. After the oil change, a clucking noise was heard coming from the engine compartment when starting the vehicle and while depressing the accelerator pedal. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was informed that there were no open recalls and that there would be a diagnostic fee to diagnosis the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was not diagnosed due to the diagnostic fee.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Hyundai Tucson
- Brakes 34 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 19 complaints