2017 Hyundai Tucson problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (424) · Power Train (243) · Vehicle Speed Control (85)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
439 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Engine 2021-09-17 · campaign 21V727000 · 95,515 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners were notified of the defect on November 16, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 209.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module 2020-09-04 · campaign 20V543000 · 652,024 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: 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.
Risk: An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HECU fuse. For 2019-2021 model years, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software will also be updated. Recall repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 195.
Trailer Hitches 2016-11-21 · campaign 16V842000 · 6,172 vehicles
Defect: 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
Risk: If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accessory trailer hitch wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 153.
Service bulletins (163)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Back Over Prevention: Warnings 2026-10-15 · 26-GI-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (pdw) sensor(s) that may trigger various dtcs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resulting in the pdw sensor(s) failing to detect nearby objects or triggering multiple false alarms. this condition may be a res
Engine 2026-10-08 · 26-EM-016H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. all internal combustion engines consume some engine oil during normal operatio
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Engine 2026-09-16 · 26-EM-014H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some tucson (tl) vehicles equipped with a 2.0l engine may exhibit a continued dtc p132600 after an ecm logic update has been performed per tsb 24-01-068h, engine monitoring logic (service campaign 966). this bulletin provides instructions to inspect and resolve other engine mechanical issues and if
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-26 · Z05 OL · Warranty Program/Extension
certain vehicles may exhibit excessive paint peeling or bubbling of the primer/paint film on the exterior metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and tailgate/trunk. this warranty extension only applies to factory-applied paint and does not cover collision-related paint
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-28 · 26-BD-002H TSB · Warranty Program/Extension
certain hyundai vehicles with exterior white paint may exhibit peeling or bubbling on metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and tailgate/trunk. the paint warranty coverage for affected vehicles has been extended to 10 years/unlimited miles from the date of original ret
Showing the 6 most recent of 163 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-27 · Engine“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 consistently returned to the same hyundai dealers…”
2026-10-23 · Power Train · 133,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 hyundai tucson. the contact stated that while stopped at a stop light, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. the contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed to the floorboard, and the vehicle jumped forward and then stopped. the contact stated that the vehicle…”
2026-10-21 · Power Train“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], the vehicle suffered a severe loss of acceleration …”
2026-10-15 · Engine“engine failure even though this car has always had oil changes at 110,000 miles. i would like the company to fix this since i am not the first to complain about this. i still have the car parked.…”
2026-10-14 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 90,502 mi“the contact owns a 2017 hyundai tucson. the contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled and was unable to exceed 30 mph. the contact pulled the vehicle over to the shoulder of the road, and the vehicle failed to restart. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and oi…”
2026-10-07 · Vehicle Speed Control“while going down the highway at around 72 mph , my car went into limp mode. i was unable to accelerate, the brake and wheel locked. and then the engine light began flashing. the limp mode , non acceleration, and flashing engine light have happened twice before this instance. the first two times the pulled the p1326 knock sensor code and replaced it…”
2026-10-04 · Engine“unknown believe it engine was replaced due to engine knock…”
2026-09-30 · Engine“failed component: engine assembly / internal powertrain (specifically, a connecting rod bearing failure in cylinder #2 causing severe engine knocking and risk of mechanical seizure). the vehicle is available for inspection, the complete vehicle and affected engine assembly are intact and available for inspection upon request at cma's hyundai of lex…”
2026-09-29 · Engine“vehicle was operating normally and when arriving at a gas station to refuel the vehicle would not start after turning off. vehicle was towed to the dealership (larry miller hyundai albuquerque, and a seized motor was described as the discrepancy. no further maintenance has been performed.…”
2026-09-21 · Engine“i am reporting a suspected safety defect involving my daughter's 2017 hyundai tucson, vin [xxx], with approximately 77,940 miles. the vehicle experienced an engine failure beginning with the illumination of the oil-pressure warning light and check engine light, followed by a pronounced engine knocking noise. the vehicle subsequently could not conti…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.