NHTSA Complaint #11673527 — 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON

My 2017 Hyundai Tucson 1.6 liter is experiencing severe engine issues that closely mirror those subject to recent class action lawsuits. The engine exhibits excessive oil consumption. I have experienced a sudden loss of power on roadways in traffic as well as on the highway. This issue happened just today. Unfortunately due to a loss of smell, I have been unable to smell if there has been burning oil, however in between my last two oil changes (I only bought the car in October) I had to go it to get it refilled or refill it myself. I use full synthetic oil as well. I brought it into a reputable mechanic and I have been told if I continue to drive the vehicle the excessive oil consumption will lead to premature engine failure, potentially causing a dangerous stall or accident, putting myself and other motorists or pedestrians at risk. The mechanic received codes P0420, P0300, P0302, P0303, and P0304. They were able to conclude oil consumption based on the low amount of oil in the vehicle, the spark plugs being oil fouled, the misfiring on three cylinders, and the P0420 code. I called customer service, the Hyundai dealership in Clive, IA, and the contact for the class action lawsuit and litigation II. I was informed my VIN number was not part of the current recalls or class action, however the symptoms are identical to those widely reported. In the litigation my make and model are mentioned, Hyundai Tucson 2017, however it is listed as the 2.0 liter engine. My engine is mentioned, the 1.6 liter, in at least one other vehicle. I believe this vehicle was only excluded by a lack of representation at the time of the litigations. From my call with the dealership, and in research I am not the only one experiencing this problem. While I was lucky enough not to have been harmed, this has the potential to cause great harm. As someone who works for a DOT, safety first is in everything I do. I believed this necessary to report for the safety of all those involved.