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P0087 on HYUNDAI TUCSON

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2018, 2015

What P0087 Means on Your HYUNDAI TUCSON

Real HYUNDAI TUCSON Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Previous History: Vehicle already required an engine replacement - short block assembly."

— 2015 HYUNDAI TUCSON owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 01/09/2022

"I have experienced two near-fatal incidents involving a sudden, uncommanded loss of motive power while traveling at highway speeds (approx. 70 MPH). On February 11, 2026, the vehicle entered "Limp Home Mode" without warning, dropping speed to 60 MPH and 2000 RPM in heavy traffic."

— 2018 HYUNDAI TUCSON owner • ENGINE • Filed 02/16/2026

"I am writing this letter to formally document a series of catastrophic safety failures and gross negligence regarding my 2018 Hyundai Tucson."

— 2018 HYUNDAI TUCSON owner • ENGINE • Filed 02/11/2026

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0087 on HYUNDAI TUCSON

66.7%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2015
1
2018
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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  3. 3
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P0087 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026