Is my 2022+ Hyundai Tucson burning oil?

Short answer: Most 2022+ Tucson 2.5L owners report little oil use, but a few have had real consumption. Check the dipstick regularly. If you're adding a quart every 1,000 miles or so, get a dealer test on record.

Symptom: The dipstick dropping between changes, needing to add oil, a low oil pressure light, or blue smoke.

What to check first

1. Check the dipstick on level ground every few fill-ups and write down what you add.
2. Look under the engine for leaks.
3. If it's using about a quart every 1,000 miles, ask the dealer for an oil consumption test.
4. Keep every oil change receipt. Hyundai may ask for them.

Likely causes

1. Normal small oil use. Many owners report little or no oil use. A small drop between changes can be normal.
2. Excessive consumption needing a test. If you're adding about a quart every 1,000 miles, the dealer can run an oil consumption test under warranty.
3. Leak instead of burning. Check for outside leaks before assuming the engine is burning oil.

What it usually costs

Topping up is cheap. Tests and engine repairs are warranty items on these newer vehicles if you have maintenance records.

Is it safe to keep driving?

Safe if you keep the oil level up. Running low can damage the engine quickly.

DIY or shop?

Checking and adding oil is DIY. Consumption testing is a dealer job.

Recalls, bulletins and complaints in plain words

• Related recalls: NHTSA lists these recalls touching this area of the Hyundai Tucson: 25V549000 (2025-2025 model years, engine and engine cooling:critical fasteners). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If your car is part of this recall, the dealer fixes it for free.
• Plain words: The complaint count below shows how often owners reported problems that mention these words to NHTSA. A count is not proof of a defect.
• NHTSA complaints: 320 keyword-matched complaints for Hyundai Tucson 2022–2025 (of 931 unique complaints queried, NHTSA complaints API by model year, queried 2026-11-07; keywords: oil, consum, burn, quart, engine). This counts complaints that mention these words. It is not a defect finding.

What owners report

• In 2022 Hyundai Tucson Oil Consumption Issues on Reddit r/HyundaiTucson, a 2022 Tucson owner described losing oil early, in a case that reached engine replacement at very low miles.
• In 2022/23 Tucson oil loss? on Reddit r/Hyundai, owners of 2022–2023 Tucsons compared notes on whether their engines were using oil.
• In New Tucson oil issues yet? on Reddit r/Hyundai, someone asked if the new-generation Tucson has shown oil problems yet, and owners shared their experiences.
• In Does the 2022 Tucson have the same engine as the older models? on Reddit r/Hyundai, owners explained that the 2022 Tucson uses a newer 2.5L, not the older engine tied to Hyundai's earlier engine problems.

Quick tip

Save your oil change receipts. With Hyundai, records decide warranty claims.

Vehicle focus: Hyundai Tucson fourth generation (2022–2025) with the non-turbo 2.5L. Hybrid models use a different engine.

Safety / mechanic note

A dry dipstick can mean engine damage. Verify with a mechanic.