2017 Hyundai Tucson problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1086 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The most-reported areas: Engine (595), Power Train (290), Unknown Or Other (138).
Key takeaways
- 1086 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 13 involve a crash, 26 a fire, 14 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 595 | 55% |
| Power Train | 290 | 27% |
| Unknown Or Other | 138 | 13% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 87 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 83 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 75 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 48 | 4% |
| Structure | 42 | 4% |
| Hydraulic | 19 | 2% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 17 | 2% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 15 | 1% |
| Exterior Lighting | 15 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-09-21
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 vehicl...
Steering,power Train - filed 2026-09-18
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an engine replacement due to a separate issue; however, during the service, the dealer discovered that the front axle was leaking and noted that the steering was becoming stiff. The contact had not experienced any issues prior to the vehicl...
Unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-09-07
Vehicle is losing a lot of oil. But there is no oil leaking on the ground. Upon looking at the safety recall, it says it might be fire hazardous. I noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Vehicle run rough and also hear sounds.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.