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2015 Hyundai Tucson Steering Problems

3 owner-reported steering complaints from NHTSA data

3
Complaints
1
Crashes
Mar 2023Sep 2021
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (3)

criticalSTEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Mar 2026

While driving your 2015 Hyundai Tucson, your steering suddenly locked up, causing you to crash head-on into a tree. During the crash, your airbags failed to deploy, and your head struck the steering wheel, resulting in a concussion and post-concussion syndrome. There were no warning lights or dashboard alerts before the accident occurred. Addressing this issue may require a complete diagnostic inspection and potential replacement of the airbag control module and steering system components.

NHTSA #: 11725846
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Mar 2023

My electronic steering column isn’t any good I lost my power steering why isn’t this on the recall list for my Hyundai Tucson as it’s a safety issue. Why can’t you people stand behind your vehicle’s can’t you help pay for this? Or have it as a recall

NHTSA #: 11510062
mediumSTEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Sep 2021

Twice in the last nine months (roughly December 14, 2020 at 67,000 miles & 9/7/21 at 84,300 miles) I have been left stranded on the side of the highway due to what two different Hyundai dealerships call "complete engine failure", which requires the replacement of the entire engine. Ultimately, when I asked what a "complete engine failure" entailed, the dealerships both told me there were metal flakes throughout my engine and that the engine had to be replaced. Both times the symptoms were as follows: loss of acceleration and a horrible ticking noise. The gas pedal is pushed to the floor and the car will not move forward. "Pop" or "Knock" and the engine starts smoking. No check engine light. No check oil pressure light. This is all within about 2 minutes. Moving from 65mph to 0 in a matter of 90 seconds without braking, when you have a semi truck behind you is terrifying. You put your hazards on immediately, pull over as soon as possible, and pray that nobody hits you. You try to stop and your brakes don't seem to be doing their job but you are finally able to stop. Once you've pulled over and the car stops smoking, you pop the hood. Immediately you notice the dipstick for the oil is about halfway out of the engine and oil has exploded everywhere under the hood. I purchased the car 14 months ago and so far, four of those months it has been undriveable due to complete engine failure, requiring replacement and fighting with Hyundai to do the right thing and repair it, which they refuse to do. Even when there is an active campaign (Campaign 966) to update the software to trigger a warning light. The campaign was issued 3/30/21 & I just received notification via first class presorted mail to have the software updated on 9/11/21. They say they won't make the repairs because it is out of warranty. I call lies. This is a direct result of failing to notify me in a timely manner to get the software update that would have at least supposedly triggered a warning light.

NHTSA #: 11434166

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