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2017 Hyundai Tucson Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 1,092 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Hyundai Tucson, most often about the engine (56% of complaints, typically around 60,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Tucson model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2017 Hyundai Tucson problems
Engine
616 complaints · 56%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine.
July 2018 car began making noise when turning on and backing up. The noise went away when I began to drive. Took to dealership for oil change and they couldn't diagnosis the problem. Problem began getting worse, mentioned it at next oil change. Now mind you, I drive a lot!! Car is 2 years old and has 83k. Between july…
When I am in a complete stop my engine/transmission feels like it wants to stall or misfire. When I take off it keeps jumping because it has no power. I almost get in a accident everytime I stop and take off again. I have taken it to universal Hyundai 2 separate times for the same issue and they told me nothing is…
Transmission
291 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 8,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, axle assembly.
The vehicle has a drive-by-wire system controlling the throttle and the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. In certain circumstances, the throttle pedal has no effect on the throttle whatsoever. It happens most in 'eco' mode, but still happens in 'sport' mode, always at a relatively low speed (walking pace) or when…
Vehicle hesitates after stop or very low speed. Accelerator fails to engage with a multii second delay that is especially dangerous making left turns with oncoming traffic. Nhtsa now has over a dozen of this same complaint from all around the country. It's time for a recall! This is an extremely dangerous life…
Other or unspecified
138 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 14,000 miles.
When taking corners the car just revs but I cannot accelerate. I have to move over to let cars pass. I almost got in an accident twice over this issue. I don't know when it is going to happen. Also at a complete stop the engine will not accelerate just rev for about 15-30 seconds. Hyundai tells me just learn how to…
Traffic was clear and attempted to turn left. While doing so, the vehicle abruptly stalled and I could not accelerate to my lane, causing brief panic since I was in the vehicle with my baby and a freightliner was now approaching. The vehicle responded in the same manner while my husband drove it several days later.…
Speed control
88 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 11,500 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
When I make a turn right or left, joining traffic, I press acceleration and the car does nothing... I may even push the pedal to the floor, engine roars at 5-6k and the car does not move at all or moves extremely slowly... I watch the cards approaching from the back and start to pray... I barely escaped few accident…
We bought our Hyundai Tucson in september 2018 and within weeks, we started noticing problems with erratic acceleration and inconsistent response of gas pedal. We have gotten the car evaluated numerous times, but nothing was diagnosed to be causing this. The service department kept saying that there are some known…
Electrical
84 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 29,500 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, instrument cluster/panel.
At approximately 6:10 pm on wednesday 8/7/19, I was on an outlying road turning on a roundabout, I had slowed to approximately 15 MPH to enter the roundabout and was accelerating to exit it, when my 2017 Hyundai tuscon spontaneously and without warning shut off. The car slowed and the screens went black. I was able to…
There is a current recall on this vehicle: NHTSA recall [VIN]. I have called the dealer and they have no idea of when Hyundai will provide a fix. Since this defect can cause the car to catch fire can you please find out about the fix for this problem.
Fuel system
77 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 18,000 miles.
Vehicle frequently, intermittently, stalls during take off from a stop. When accelerating from a stop sign or traffic light vehicle will simply roll as if it is freely rolling in neutral but is not receiving any power or acceleration from the engine for approximately 3 to 5 seconds before engine/drivetrain engauges…
Dual clutch transmission (DCT) / 1.6t engine start from stop acceleration stuttering, stalling occurs from initial take offs, while idling in stop/go traffic creates potentially dangerous drive/passenger situation in traffic especially when crossing traffic patterns and lane merging/passing. Issue has been brought to…
Brakes
48 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 38,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, the exterior brake lights failed to illuminate. The failure occurred intermittently and the brake warning indicator illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.…
The brake light bulb burned out on the drivers side. I replaced it. Approximately 2 months later the right side burned out. It got so hot it melted the lead on the bulb. The drivers side burned out again, no date, the passenger side has burned out two more times. This last time was 12/22/2019. I have spoken to the…
Body and structure
42 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 49,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
Door smart key button has broken (driver's & front passenger's door) user is unable to lock/unlock the car. User must use the beeper or key to unlock/lock the car. Went to dealership and the told me that the car has been forced by someone because is very easy to steal. Went to another place and they basically told me…
The rear passenger door will not open from the inside or from the outside when the vehicle is unlocked. This is a hazard as if there's an emergency and a person needs to exit the vehicle they are unable to without climbing seats.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Hyundai Tucson recalls
Engine
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: control unit/module
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: trailer hitches
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Loss of motive power
Summary
The national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated july 13, 2022, petitioning the agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain hyundai motor america, inc. And kia america, inc. Vehicles spanning model years (my) 2005-2021. The petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complaints were provided which alleged that the oil drain pans lack sufficient structural integrity and are
Engine fires
Summary
On march 29, 2019, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened two preliminary evaluations (pe19-003 on hyundai and pe19-004 on kia) to broadly investigate incidents of non-crash fires (regardless of origin or operational status of the vehicle) on various model year hyundai and kia vehicles.â during the pe investigations, hyundai and kia issued several recalls to address vehicle fires, including those due to engine failures involving various engine types.â the remedies for the engine failure recalls typically involve engine inspection (to detect existing damage), and if necessary, engine replacement.â additionally, both manufacturers have been installing an engine control software modif
Questions about the 2017 Hyundai Tucson
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Tucson?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (616 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); transmission (291 complaints, typically around 8,000 miles); other or unspecified (138 complaints, typically around 14,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Hyundai Tucson have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 17, 2021 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Hyundai Tucson?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Tucson model year since 2000, with 1,092 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.