2014 Hyundai Tucson: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Jul 23, 2024 · Engine · TX

For a year my vehicle has this sort of loud noise, sort of a vibration , it has been consuming and burning large amounts of oil, to now where I'm having to put 1-2 Quarts of oil in a week. I was made aware from a mechanic at Hyundai there is a class action lawsuit for an engine defect where the rod bearing breaks which damages the engine and can cause either the engine to seize or catch on fire.. Hyundai refused to fix the engine until it is deemed a total loss despite them being aware my vehicle is already displaying the symptoms of this engine defect. This is so unsafe for not only myself and my family but other motorists .

Filed Sep 29, 2023 · Engine · NY

On September 21, 2023, around 5:15PM, on Long Island (LI) road in the right lane, I was heading to Mastic area. 1.First noticed burning smell mixing unburned fuel from dashboard. 2.After few times, car started knocking which intense over time and left to immediate exit. 3.Then after few min., car’s engine light and motor oil indicator started blinking and immediately proceed to park. 4.Then after car stalled and didn’t get start.

Filed Mar 13, 2023 · Fuel system · 116,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the oil warning light was illuminated. The contact then stated every two weeks he had to add two to three quarts of oil and he noticed that a dark gray cloud of smoke came from the tailpipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the oil line was replaced and an oil consumption test was advised however, the test was not performed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number and advised to call the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.

Filed Oct 27, 2022 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

I have been receiving recall notices from Hyundai since approximately March 2022 for a fire risk related to the anti-lock breaking system, and to date they have not implemented a repair or fix or given any indication of the time frame in which I can expect a fix to be completed. I went to the dealer several months ago and they indicated that they did not have any information on how long it would be until a repair is implemented. I just received another letter this week (November 2022), almost 8 months since my first notification, and the letter states the same information. Hyundai should have to provide replacement vehicles or reimburse us for our vehicle. I do not feel safe with a car that can suddenly catch on fire. In addition, I cannot simply park my vehicle outside or away from structures. I work in a Government building and park in a public parking garage for work with hundreds of other people in a highly populated area with no street parking. Their suggested solution is nonsense and unworkable. I am concerned that they are not doing what needs to be done to get this recall handled. It has also diminished the value of my vehicle and I could not possibly sell it or obtain the same value with an open recall with no foreseeable solution.

Filed Jun 16, 2022 · Brakes · GA

There is a recall on my vehicle that could cause it to catch fire whether parked or being driven. Hyundai has yet to provide a remedy for this issue and this vehicle is my primary transportation. I have been made aware of instances where other vehicles have caught fire that are under this same recall. I have children and this is taking too long for a remedy. I have also contacted Hyundai dealership and Hyundai Customer Care in regards to getting into a safer vehicle and have not been offered any assistance in this regard. I am being told that this will be just like any other trade in and the current cost of the same model is much higher. If Hyundai is not providing a remedy in a timely manner, there should be some soft of recourse so that owners are not driving unsafe vehicles.

Filed Jun 13, 2022 · NY

Hyundai recalled my car in February. I received the notice in April. They have yet to fix my car and just keep telling me to park away from ppl as it could go on fire. It has something to do with the module. I don’t feel safe and it’s my only transportation. I feel that it should be fixed as it’s been over 4 months.

Filed May 18, 2022 · Engine · 104,000 miles · NJ

The contact owned a 2014 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle began to smoke from under the hood and out through the grill. The contact was able to pull over safely. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact said that the vehicle smoke was heavy but the vehicle was not on fire. The contact had the vehicle towed to her residence. The contact attempted to start the vehicle and the engine was not functioning. Neither the instrument panel lights nor the interior lights functioned as needed. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The contact had received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

Filed Apr 5, 2022 · 62,000 miles · CA · fire

The contact owned a 2014 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact safely exited the vehicle. The vehicle then caught fire in the engine compartment, causing the windshield to shatter and explode. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The contact did not sustain any injuries, and no medical attention was received. The contact was not aware if there was a fire department report. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed totaled by the insurance company. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a stalling failure, but the dealer could not duplicate the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

Filed Jan 21, 2020 · Engine · 96,000 miles · OK

I got my 2014 hyundai tucson new, on november 1,2019 at 96k miles, it died while I was driving it! I had just exited the 70 MPH highway and was on the side street going 40 MPH. This engine is the theta 2 that has been recalled in millions of other vehicles for catching on fire and/or dying. I had it towed to hyundai and they told me that I need a new engine and that it will be under warranty due to the inside of the engine having metal shavings all in it. I have been waiting for over 2.5 months for my car to be fixed because all of the parts that they need are back ordered. They have no estimated time of completion for me. I am stuck paying my car payment on the car that I can't even drive.

Filed Jul 9, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 65,000 miles · IN · fire

Bought car in dec 2017. July 8, 2018, car caught on fire while driving. No issues before this event. No warning, care just went up in flames starting from under the car/the engine. There have been recalls on other models of hyundai cars, but they do not include hyundai tuscons. I think this needs to be investigated before someone loses their life due to this car.