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2017 Hyundai Tucson
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 1,095
- Received Sep 2016 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Engine burns excessive oil between changes114 complaints · 10% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Engine stalls and loses power while driving111 complaints · 10% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Unintended acceleration despite braking92 complaints · 8.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #20V543000Park outsideHyundai 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.
- Recall #21V727000Hyundai 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Engine burns excessive oil between changesFirst signal: Dec 2020
- Engine stalls and loses power while drivingFirst signal: Jul 2017
- Check engine light comes on repeatedlyFirst signal: May 2023
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 13 crashes, 26 fires, 14 people injured, 1 death.
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Where do owners report problems?
Choose an area on the car or a system below to explore the reported problems.
Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
- Engine burns excessive oil between changes
- Engine stalls and loses power while driving
- Unintended acceleration despite braking
9 more problems
- Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips
- Engine knocking from rod or main bearings
- Engine suddenly shuts off while driving
- Check engine light comes on repeatedly
- Manual clutch wears out or fails early
- Transmission fails or loses power while driving
- Head gasket leaks coolant into engine
- Transmission will not engage reverse gear
- Spark plugs blow out of cylinder head
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 56 |
| 2018 | 92 |
| 2019 | 100 |
| 2020 | 44 |
| 2021 | 154 |
| 2022 | 151 |
| 2023 | 178 |
| 2024 | 124 |
| 2025 | 124 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 67 |
| Total | 1,095 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 114 | 10% | 15.2× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Dec 2020 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.8% |
| Engine stalls and loses power while driving | 111 | 10% | 7.6× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jul 2017 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.5% |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 92 | 8.4% | 0.9× | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 78 | 7.1% | 0.5× | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 63 | 5.8% | 2× | |
| Engine knocking from rod or main bearings | 59 | 5.4% | 7.1× | NHTSA recall #21V727000 |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 44 | 4.0% | 0.6× | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 32 | 2.9% | 1.1× | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 27 | 2.5% | 2.9× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: May 2023 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.0% |
| Manual clutch wears out or fails early | 27 | 2.5% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 15 | 1.4% | 1.3× | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 11 | 1.0% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 9 | 0.8% | – | |
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 9 | 0.8% | – | |
| Paint peels off roof and hood | 7 | 0.6% | 2.8× | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 7 | 0.6% | – | |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 7 | 0.6% | – | |
| Transmission will not engage reverse gear | 7 | 0.6% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 6 | 0.5% | – | |
| Spark plugs blow out of cylinder head | 5 | 0.5% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #20V543000September 4, 2020652,024 vehicles affected
Park outside: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.
service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
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.
An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #21V727000September 17, 202195,515 vehicles affected
engine
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.
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #16V842000November 21, 20166,172 vehicles affected
electrical system: wiring; trailer hitches
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."
If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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