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2017 Hyundai Tucson Problems, Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 Hyundai Tucson has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1065 owner complaints filed with federal regulators, with complaints concentrated in engine. Owners whose Tucson has needed repeated repairs for the same warranty problem may qualify for a buyback or compensation under state lemon laws.

Most-reported problem areas

Complaint counts by vehicle system, from 1065 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson:

Engine412 complaints
Power train283 complaints
Unknown or other102 complaints
Electrical system65 complaints
Vehicle speed control49 complaints
Structure38 complaints

What owners told federal regulators

"The automatic dual clutch hesitates when attempting to accelerate and has almost caused multiple accidents on the expressway due to this issue, especially when merging or turning. vehicle stalls for 30 seconds or more."
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2020
"Tl* the contact owned a 2017 hyundai tucson. while driving 20-25 mph down a road preparing to merge, the vehicle stalled and continued to roll forward. the contact attempted to restart the vehicle but failed. the contact noticed white smoke and stopped the vehicle by engaging …"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2019
"Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai tucson. while the vehicle was at an intersection, the gear shifted into neutral and the vehicle accelerated without warning. the contact stated that the gear shifted various times and caused the vehicle to accelerate. the contact scheduled a…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2018

NHTSA recall campaigns (3)

Electrical system:wiring
21/11/2016 · 16V842000
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 veh…
Engine
17/09/2021 · 21V727000
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
04/09/2020 · 20V543000
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 E…

Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.

Has your Tucson been in the shop repeatedly?

If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your Tucson has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Tucson?

Based on 1065 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson are engine, power train, unknown or other.

How many recalls does the 2017 Hyundai Tucson have?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.

Is the 2017 Hyundai Tucson a lemon?

A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your Tucson has had engine or other warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.

Researching this car as a buyer instead? Read the full Carivo review of the 2017 Hyundai Tucson.

All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.