2019 Hyundai Tucson: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Jul 30, 2024 · Transmission · OH

When u try and pull out in traffic the Car hesitates and kicks to pick up and go . Had a few mechanics look at it and was told it is the Torque Converter With the Vehicle only having 19,000 miles on it .it is a huge safety issue and Hyundai is saying my Tucson has no warranty on it. So what I till crash and sue Hyundai?

Filed Aug 7, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · 62,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering and brake functionality. The contact stated that the instrument panel went blank. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred. Additionally, the vehicle was hesitating and jerking while driving at various speeds. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine knock sensor software needed to be updated. The vehicle had been repaired. The contact stated that the failure had reoccurred. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

Filed Jan 11, 2023 · Acceleration · 10,724 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate while the engine revved loudly. The vehicle then jerked forward while driving. Additionally, there was an abnormal rubber odor detected. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure recurred, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it remained unrepaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 10,724.

Filed Feb 24, 2022 · Engine · MA

On 2-23-2022 , I was driving approximately 30 MPH when all of a sudden there was a noise that kept getting louder which sounded like a knocking or broken fan, the vehicle RPM increased, the vehicle hesitated, did not accelerate, stalled, the check oil and engine light came on, I coasted into parking lot. When I opened the hood, there was no signs of smoke, oil leak, or smells, however, when I went to check the oil, smoke came out of where the oil dip stick goes. I attempted to have the vehicle jump started with no luck, just a clicking sound. I had the vehicle towed to be serviced.

Filed Sep 16, 2021 · Acceleration, Engine · 41,580 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming oil. The contact stated while her daughter was driving approximately 40 MPH, the RPM increased from 2,000 to 3,000 RPM. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer and diagnosed that an oil change was needed, and the PCV valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. Additionally, while her daughter was driving the vehicle hesitated and failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer and it was determined that an oil consumption test needed to be performed. The manufacturer was notified however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 41,580.

Filed Sep 11, 2020 · Engine · 8,500 miles · NC

Sporadic hesitation when starting to pull out into traffic. Feels like it is about to stall but if you pump the gas pedal it then responds. Each time this happens it is unsettling to say the least.

Filed Jun 4, 2020 · Transmission · 21,400 miles · PA

My vehicle has issues w/acceleration - it is slow, hesitates, and fails to maintain speed at times. Further, the transmission causes frequent RPM surges, regardless of speed or terrain or road type (it is most frequent when going up a hill, but also happens on a flat road). I was coming to a stop and while slowing down, with the brakes applied, the engine revved twice. After reading other complaints, they all seem to be about the same things and need fixed. I have a son that will start driving in the fall and I'd like to be able to rely on the car to run correctly and without issues. This is a manufacturing issue and needs fixed - it's a safety issue first and foremost.

Filed Jun 1, 2020 · Fuel system · 3,700 miles · VA

When merging into interstate car is hesitating not picking up speed like it should. Cars merging behind me have to come around me and pass because I am not picking up speed fast enough.

Filed Mar 6, 2020 · Transmission · 13,400 miles · CT

My vehicle is equipped with a dct, which causes the vehicle to slow, hesitate, fail to maintain speed, and stop without warning. Further, the transmission causes frequent RPM surges, regardless of speed or terrain or road type (it is most frequent when going up a hill, but also happens on a flat road). When merging onto a highway on a hill, I must use the slow vehicle lane to get up to speed before merging into traffic. Often, I will pull out to pass a car and the transmission will fail to respond, causing me to slow rapidly. I have taken this to the dealership on multiple dates during the year I've owned and have been repeatedly told that it is "normal" and that it will "learn my driving habits. The latter is untrue, it does not learn and I need to adapt my driving habits to the uncertainty of the transmission. This is unsafe and puts me and other drivers at risk. On multiple occasions the vehicles behing me, regardless of following distance, have had to swerve or brake due to my vehicles failings.

Filed Feb 17, 2020 · Transmission · 8,800 miles · FL

I bought this 2019 hyundai tucson sport new in may of 2019. I now have 9,000 miles on it. The vehicle suffers from constant hesitation issues when accelerating. This occurs from a dead stop, while turning, and while trying to quickly speed up to avoid a crash. It is like the fuel has been momentarily shut off. This is extremely unsafe. We have avoided several near-crashes through sheer luck in the past couple of months. This is the 2.4 engine and 6 speed auto/shift able transmission. If I put the mode to sport, it helps some. To avoid the dangerous lag of approximately 2 seconds, the car has to be driven in manual mode. When the car is standing still at the light, everything appears normal. But as the light changes and I accelerate, it will suddenly "stall" for about two seconds, then it will speed up. It is like the engine is having trouble communicating with the transmission. I have called several dealers and they say there is no fix. Numerous other owners of these vehicles are making the same complaint. I do not want a new vehicle. I already have one. I just want it fixed before someone gets killed. Please review all the consumers complaints on this hyundai tucson. I also rented a vehicle for a day and it was a 2018 hyundai tucson. It did the exact same thing. This is extremely dangerous. Thank you.

Filed Sep 24, 2019 · Transmission · 900 miles · AZ

2019 hyundai tucson limited. Sporadic hesitation acceleration from starting from a complete stop. I've had the car since june and have less than 3500 miles on it. When you start from a red light the car will jerk and hesitate, almost like it's out of gas but then in the middle of the intersection it will accelerate like normal. This has only happened to me while in normal driving mode. It hasn't done this while in sport or manual shifting mode. I had to select a date of when this happened but it originally started around mid july and sporadically to this day. It happens randomly but when it does it happens at consecutive stop lights and multiple times on the same day. This isn't a dct, so hyundai, nor the dealer can say I'm driving the car incorrectly. Pretty disappointing to have my first ever brand new car have a serious issue like this.

Filed Sep 10, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 450 miles · NC

Sporadic hesitation when starting from a complete stop. This has happened to me about 15 times, usually when pulling out into traffic. The car has 4000 miles and has been in service about 6 months. The service manager.stated they have no other complaints but is probably due to the "smart" transmission adapting to different drivers. I understand that there was a recall for 41,000 2017 tuscons for the same issue.