2017 Hyundai Tucson: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Feb 25, 2025 · Engine · CO

My vehicle began experiencing issues around 83,000 miles. The engine started burning oil, showed shuddering during acceleration, and there was a noticeable smell of gasoline inside the cabin. Eventually, the car wouldn’t start, so I had it towed to the dealership. The technicians confirmed it was running rough and behaving abnormally. The Hyundai dealership conducted a full inspection and diagnosed several issues. They replaced the spark plugs, performed a GDI-safe induction cleaning, replaced the coolant and brake fluids, completed a transmission fluid service, installed a new battery, carried out wheel alignments, and changed the cabin air filter. All of this work was completed in October 2024. However, in December 2024, I had to return to the dealership because the fuel smell inside the cabin persisted. Although they couldn’t find the source of the issue, the smell eventually disappeared after the visit. Following that, I was advised to check my oil every 3,000 miles due to the GDI engine's reputation for burning oil quickly. Despite this, the car began running rough again, and when I checked the oil, it was completely dry—well before reaching the 3,000-mile mark. I had to get another oil change sooner than expected. Unfortunately, the issue continued. I brought the vehicle back to the dealership for another inspection. They suggested starting a monitoring process where I would bring the car in every 1,000 miles to check the oil levels. After driving 1,000 miles, the oil level was just slightly above the low mark—still not normal for such a short distance. I urgently need assistance to move forward with the engine replacement process before my warranty expires. I am currently at 91,000 miles.

Filed Jun 6, 2024 · Fuel system · NM

6 June 2024 - Sudden severe loss of engine power while driving, presenting potentially serious safety hazard in traffic situations. Check engine light illuminated during incident (not blinking). Driver was able to pull to side of road and shut off car, then after 2 attempts car re-cranked. Driver was able to crank and drive 5 miles home. Check engine code P1233 stored & retrieved by scanner, indicating fuel pump issue -- (potentially a low pressure fuel pump leak similar to Hyundai TSB 23-FL-004H?), which may present fire hazard from leaking fuel. Visual inspection of high pressure pump in engine bay - no noticed problems. Visual / olfactory inspection of area around gas tank - no noticed problems or smell of fuel, no indication of leaking. Briefly cranked engine, no noticeable leaks or sounds. No check engine light (though P1233 stored).

Filed Jan 18, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · 96,830 miles · AL · fire

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while his fiance was driving 40 mph, she started to smell fuel fumes inside of the cab of the vehicle and started to get a headache/nauseous. The driver was able to park at a near gas station and waited for the contact to drive to his location, to verify the fuel cap. The contact stated no failure was found and secured the fuel cap. The contact followed the drive to their residence. The driver was able to continue driving at 20 mph but the vehicle began to jerk and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The driver stated she saw black smoke exiting from the rear of the vehicle. The driver was able to park on the side of the road and stated the smoke extinguished on its own. The driver was able to continue driving slowly to their near residence. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was associated with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V543000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) & the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V727000 (ENGINE). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,830.

Filed Mar 26, 2021 · Electrical, Fuel system · 83,000 miles · AZ

1. Lost of power/acceleration when in drive mode, has happen multiple times but told by service dept, nothing is wrong during their test drives. 2. Driver door does not open on the outside, has to open from the inside. 3. Smell of exhaust inside cabinet. Have been turned away from dealer services due to warranty coverage. I believe vehicle is a lemon

Filed May 22, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 74,000 miles · MI · 2 injuries

July 2018 car began making noise when turning on and backing up. The noise went away when I began to drive. Took to dealership for oil change and they couldn't diagnosis the problem. Problem began getting worse, mentioned it at next oil change. Now mind you, I drive a lot!! Car is 2 years old and has 83k. Between july and december 2018 the car received minimum of 4 oil changes all done at the same dealership who says it's normal even when I complained of smelling gas. After returning to va from mi, the lights on the dash all turned on while driving, speedometer jumped where ever it wanted if it wanted to move at all. Took to nearest dealership, diagnosis was bad vacuum pump. It was replaced and said all my driving issues and gas smell would stop. Nope....took back in, diagnosis is faulty exhaust manifold. Replaced. Two weeks later it starts to act up again like it did the first time.

Filed Oct 18, 2018 · Fuel system · 11,000 miles · LA · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2017 hyundai tucson. While driving 55 MPH, the contact noticed a fuel odor inside the vehicle and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact exited the vehicle and, minutes later, it caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and the insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was notified and stated that someone would come out and inspect the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000. The VIN was unknown.