Worst 2017 Hyundai Tucson Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
POWER TRAIN
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 575 | 3 | 21 | 54,589 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 284 | 5 | 1 | 16,491 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 132 | — | 4 | 23,058 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 81 | 2 | — | 17,207 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 80 | 3 | 5 | 36,176 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 72 | — | 1 | 18,900 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 40 | 1 | 1 | 53,573 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 29 | 2 | 2 | 45,123 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 19 | — | 1 | 44,268 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 13 | — | — | 87,778 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 12 | — | — | 27,192 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 12 | — | — | 73,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 3 | — | 28,357 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 6 | 1 | — | 12,438 mi | |
| SEATS | 5 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 5 | 1 | — | 15,407 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 4 | — | — | 72,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 4 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | 1 | 63,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 450 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 3 | 1 | — | 46,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 4,016 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 2 | — | — | 105,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 | — | — | 72,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | 1 | 82,415 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 200 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2017 Hyundai Tucson
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~759,883 vehicles.
Hyundai 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.
Hyundai 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 Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) could corrode internally and cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Hyundai 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. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Hyundai 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. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Other Hyundai Tucson Years
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Tucson reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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