2011 Hyundai Tucson Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 124 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Hyundai Tucson overview page.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speed, she heard a knocking and ticking noise coming from…”NHTSA complaint 11485252 — filed 09/19/2022
“Vehicle stalls and does not ramp past 2000rpm, jerks from time to time, check engine light flashes continually. Never goes off.”NHTSA complaint 11477705 — filed 08/05/2022
“Drove over a pothole and car began to make a weird clicking noise.”NHTSA complaint 11453707 — filed 02/23/2022
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 Hyundai Tucson have engine problems?
Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2011 Hyundai Tucson: 40 of 124 complaints on file (32.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2011 Hyundai Tucson have in total?
124 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
