Home / Makes / Hyundai / Tucson Known Faults Database Hyundai Tucson Common Problems & Known Faults (UK) If you are considering buying a used Hyundai Tucson, there are several major reliability issues worth knowing about first. Our garage database tracks 5 known faults for this model, 3 of them rated high severity. Every one below is a repair bill a seller has good reason not to mention.
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Hyundai Tucson 3rd Gen (2015-2018) problems Transmission/Clutch Medium severity 💬 Owner reports
7-speed DCT dual-clutch transmission juddering and clutch pack failure Typical symptoms juddering when pulling away in 1st gear hesitation at junctions limp mode Affected vehicles
Engines: 1.7 CRDi 7-speed DCT
Typical mileage: 40000-80000 miles Hyundai Tucson 2010-2018 Models (2010-2018) problems Engine/Emissions High severity 🏛️ Official recall
Manufacturing debris in crankshaft oil passages causing rod bearing failure, engine seizure, and fire risk Typical symptoms cyclic engine knocking noise that rises with RPM sudden engine stall while driving flashing check engine light (limp mode) Affected vehicles
Engines: 2.0 & 2.4 Petrol (Theta II)
Typical mileage: 60000-120000 miles Steering Low severity 💬 Owner reports
Flexible rubber coupling (MDPS star) in the steering column motor disintegrates, causing a loud clunk Typical symptoms loud clunking or knocking noise from the steering wheel when turning left to right loose feeling in the steering Affected vehicles
Engines: All
Typical mileage: 50000-100000 miles Engine/Emissions High severity 📝 Editorial
Timing chain tensioner failure causing the chain to jump teeth and damage the engine Typical symptoms rattling noise on cold start engine management light loss of power and misfires Affected vehicles
Engines: 1.6 GDi Petrol
Typical mileage: 60000-100000 miles Engine/Emissions High severity 📝 Editorial
Turbocharger failure caused by blocked oil feed pipes/strainers due to carbon buildup from infrequent oil changes Typical symptoms loud whining or 'siren' noise from turbo loss of power blue smoke from exhaust Affected vehicles
Engines: 1.6 & 1.7 CRDi Diesel
Typical mileage: 70000-120000 miles Repair costs are typical UK ranges, not quotes. Actual cost depends on condition and garage. Data last verified: June 2026