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2017 Hyundai TucsonProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1,097 owner complaints about the 2017 Hyundai Tucson, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-842 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.

2017 Hyundai Tucson
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CarFlaw IndexYear to avoid4.2× the Tucson median · #2 of 20 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 75%Owner complaints1,09751 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage56kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Hyundai Tucson has problems

1,097 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine60426
Power train2948
Vehicle speed control883
Electrical system859
Fuel/propulsion system772
Structure422
Service brakes294
Service brakes, hydraulic191
Engine and engine cooling170
16 other systems877

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2017 Hyundai Tucson recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

80%repaired · 2023 Q4

Engine

Recall 21V-727 · Sep 17, 2021 · 95,515 vehicles · 75,973 repaired

Risk. A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2022 Q4

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Park outside

Recall 20V-543 · Sep 4, 2020 · 652,024 vehicles · 549,599 repaired

Risk. An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

75%repaired · 2018 Q2

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 16V-842 · Nov 21, 2016 · 6,172 vehicles · 4,639 repaired

Risk. If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.

Mileage at failure

When do engine problems start?

56kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 184 engine complaints. 86% were reported before 100,000 miles.

Only 40% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
49under 30k miles159under 100k miles25100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs

What owners say repairs cost

Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.

Engine

32 owners mentioned a cost

$3,150median

Middle half: $700 – $5,150

If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.

Best & worst years

2017 vs. every other Tucson year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tucson median. How we score

'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2017 Hyundai Tucson safety ratings

2017 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2017 Hyundai Tucson frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2017 Hyundai Tucson side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2017 Hyundai Tucson side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (16.2% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Optional
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2017 Hyundai Tucson, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Loss of Motive PowerDP22003 · closed Dec 12, 2023
    No recall
  2. Engine FiresEA21003 · closed Feb 5, 2024
    Led to recall 23V-877
In owners' words

What Tucson owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

While driving down the highway, the check engine light started to flash. Once the car was turned off and back on again, it shook violently. It was hard to keep it in the lane and I was worried it would cause an accident. It was driven off the highway while constantly shaking. Once it sat off for…
Complaint 11775583 · Nov 4, 2026
My name is [XXX]. My husband, [XXX], and I purchased a 2017 Hyundai Tucson (VIN: [XXX]) from a Hyundai dealership in 2023 with 53,920 miles for our daughter to commute to school. The vehicle now has approximately 77,940 miles, and she is still attending school. Since purchasing the vehicle, we have…
Complaint 11774108 · Oct 27, 2026
On [XXX], I purchased a 2017 Hyundai Tucson from DriveTime, located at 6400 Pensacola Boulevard, Pensacola, FL 32505. Within approximately nine days of purchase, the vehicle began experiencing serious mechanical problems, raising significant concerns about its safety and roadworthiness. On [XXX],…
Complaint 11772852 · Oct 21, 2026

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