Worst 2017 Hyundai Tucson Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Unintended Acceleration
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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 Problems | 575 | 3 | 21 | 54,589 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 284 | 5 | 1 | 16,491 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 81 | 2 | — | 17,207 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 80 | 3 | 5 | 36,176 mi | |
| Fuel System | 72 | — | 1 | 18,900 mi | |
| Body Structure | 40 | 1 | 1 | 53,573 mi | |
| Brakes | 29 | 2 | 2 | 45,123 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 19 | — | 1 | 44,268 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 13 | — | — | 87,778 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 12 | — | — | 27,192 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 12 | — | — | 73,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 10 | 3 | — | 28,357 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 6 | 1 | — | 12,438 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | 1 | — | 15,407 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Immobilizer/Proximity:Key/Sender | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Hyundai Tucson
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~753,711 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."
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2017 Hyundai Tucson — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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