2017 Hyundai Tucson Problems

1,081 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict AVOID 26/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Engine591
Power Train289
Unknown Or Other137
Vehicle Speed Control87
Electrical System83
Fuel/Propulsion System75

In the owners’ words

“My transmission warning light is currently on. I’ve had problems with the transmission and the dual clutch. My car falls on the cusp of 2016-2017 dual clutch problems. The 2016 was recalled although 2017 has not. Hyundai has received numerous complaints just like this and nothing has been resolved.”NHTSA complaint, 2017 Hyundai Tucson owner
“I keep having to add oil but there is no puddle from a leak on the ground. There is also no smoke coming out of the exhaust. It is using an excessive amount of oil.”NHTSA complaint, 2017 Hyundai Tucson owner
“The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking and vibrating abnormally, and the engine was making abnormal sounds. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and an oil change was performed as associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V727000 (Engine); however, the VIN was not include”NHTSA complaint, 2017 Hyundai Tucson owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
21/11/2016Electrical System:Wiring SAFETYHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015, to November 14, 2016, and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 28, 2015, to November 14, 2016.
17/09/2021EngineHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Tucson and Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which can result in engine damage.
04/09/2020Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module SAFETYHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-lock

Questions owners ask

Is the 2017 Hyundai Tucson reliable?

On the federal record it scores 26/100: 1,081 owner complaints (120.11 per year on the road) and 3 recall campaigns, 2 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Hyundai Tucson?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 591 of 1262 categorised reports.

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The 2017 Hyundai Tucson scored 26/100 on the federal record.

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