# Hyundai Tucson oil pressure warning light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Stop driving - **Owner complaints:** 202 - **Most complaints:** 2017 (78) - **Related recalls:** 0 - **Verdict:** Stop now ## Quick answer NHTSA has 202 owner complaints about the oil pressure warning light on the Hyundai Tucson (2015-2026 models), most for the **2017** model year (78). No recall covers the parts behind this light, so a repair is usually at the owner's cost. Stop driving: No. ## Hyundai Tucson oil pressure warning light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the oil pressure light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2015 | 16 | 229 | 7% | | 2016 | 52 | 1626 | 3% | | 2017 | 78 | 1096 | 7% | | 2018 | 30 | 398 | 8% | | 2019 | 6 | 385 | 2% | | 2020 | 10 | 179 | 6% | | 2021 | 3 | 80 | 4% | | 2022 | 3 | 502 | 1% | | 2023 | 3 | 171 | 2% | | 2025 | 1 | 449 | 0% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Is there a recall for the Hyundai Tucson oil pressure warning light? Not for the parts behind this light, as of 2026-11-04. The Hyundai Tucson has 22 recalls for other parts in 2015-2026; see the [Hyundai Tucson page](/vehicles/hyundai-tucson) or check your VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). ## What Hyundai Tucson owners report - "While driving my car to Virginia to see my daughter, the oil light came on in the middle of a highway, where the speed limit was 70, The car slowed down and I had to pull off to the shoulder as the car lost all acceleration, making it very dangerous on a highway I waited for about 2 hours for a tow truck I waited..." -- owner of a 2025 Hyundai Tucson, complaint filed 2025 - "The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS, check engine, low oil pressure, and Forward Collision Avoidance warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure..." -- owner of a 2023 Hyundai Tucson, complaint filed 2023 - "As I was pulling my vehicle on the side of the road, I saw oil warning light and check engine light on at the dashboard." -- owner of a 2022 Hyundai Tucson, complaint filed 2023 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the oil pressure warning light means The red oil pressure light means oil pressure has dropped too low to protect the engine. The most common cause is a low oil level, but a failing pressure sensor, a worn oil pump, or a clogged pickup can also do it. Pull over and shut the engine off as soon as it is safe; running without oil pressure can destroy the engine in minutes. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Low oil level** (most common) 2. **Failing oil pressure sensor or switch** (common) 3. **Wrong or very old oil** (less common) 4. **Clogged oil pickup or failing oil pump** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [Oil pressure warning light](/warning-lights/oil-pressure). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Hyundai Tucson oil pressure light? Not for the parts behind this light, as of 2026-11-04. A repair is usually at the owner's cost unless the car is under warranty. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, since new recalls are added often. ### Which Hyundai Tucson years have the most oil pressure light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2016, 2017 and 2018 Tucson model years have the most complaints mentioning the oil pressure warning light, with 78 for 2017. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Hyundai Tucson with the oil pressure light on? Stop driving. No. Stop driving as soon as it is safe and shut off the engine. Only drive again if adding oil turns the light off immediately and the engine sounds normal; otherwise have it towed. ### How do I check if my Hyundai Tucson has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Hyundai dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Hyundai Tucson warning lights - [ABS warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/hyundai-tucson): 25 complaints - [Airbag (SRS) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/hyundai-tucson): 37 complaints - [Battery (charging system) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/battery/hyundai-tucson): 26 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/hyundai-tucson): 83 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/hyundai-tucson): 705 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/hyundai-tucson): 66 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/hyundai-tucson): 35 complaints - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/hyundai-tucson): 18 complaints ## Oil pressure warning light on other models - [Kia Soul](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/kia-soul): 230 complaints - [Kia Sorento](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/kia-sorento): 216 complaints - [Hyundai Santa Fe](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/hyundai-santa-fe): 175 complaints - [Hyundai Sonata](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/hyundai-sonata): 168 complaints - [Kia K5](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/kia-k5): 159 complaints - [Jeep Compass](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/jeep-compass): 100 complaints - [Kia Sportage](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/kia-sportage): 76 complaints - [Hyundai Elantra](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/hyundai-elantra): 72 complaints - [Jeep Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/jeep-cherokee): 64 complaints - [Chevrolet Silverado](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/chevrolet-silverado): 58 complaints ## Hyundai Tucson - [Hyundai Tucson specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/hyundai-tucson) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/hyundai-tucson Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.