2017 Hyundai Tucson
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 1,086 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 21 Tucson model years with reports.
Of the 2017 reports, 13 involved a crash and 26 involved a fire. 14 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
EngineSep 17, 2021
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.
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.
Campaign 21V727000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/modulePark outsideSep 4, 2020
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.
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.
Campaign 20V543000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringNov 21, 2016
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.
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.
Campaign 16V842000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: engine
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Engine, Jul 12, 2022
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V727000 (Engine). The local dealer was contacted and scheduled an appointment for the repair. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the battery and the low oil warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to her residence. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. The consumer stated she has been waiting for almost 4 months just for the vehicle to be examined.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Jul 11, 2022
The 2017 Hyundai Tuscan dual clutch transmission is seizing and unable accurate above 40 -45 mph. It is also unable to engage into reverse. It will shift into reverse, however will not move even when one places their foot on the gas pedal. The Hyundai Tucson seized while driving and I was almost hit in traffic. The dealerships in the Austin area have not been helpful as the closest they state they could look at it is November or December 2022 for a diagnostic and they are not willing to honor the powertrain warranty. After doing some research it seems a commen issue among Tuscan owners and is very similar to the issue Hyundai had with recall # 149 as related to the 2016 model. The vehicle is hazardous and unsafe to drive. The vehicle is putting the safety of myself and others at risk. There was no warning what so ever until later in the day when the check engine light came on. It is available for inspection.
Engine, Jul 7, 2022
I was driving my vehicle down the road when all of a sudden I started to lose power and my motor started rattling so I pulled over and cut the car off and I had it towed to a repair shop where they said it was a recall on my engine and my warranty wouldn't pay for my vehicle to get fixed because of the recall so I called capital Hyundai in Montgomery and they saying it's gonna be 5-6 months before my vehicle can get checked out and how do I supposed to get back and forth to work and they telling me they can't do anything about getting a rental and I would have to pay for it out of my pockets
Engine, Jul 5, 2022
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle was making a knocking sound and started decelerating. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle safely off to the side of the road and left the engine running. The contact checked the dipstick and observed that there was no oil in the engine. The contact drove the vehicle back to her residence and later the vehicle was towed to a dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V727000 (Engine). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.
Engine, Other or unspecified, Jul 4, 2022
This car was bought in 2019 from Car Max. Every few months, I get a check engine light and was part of a recall notice. I went to Hyndai Dealer CMA's Colonial Hyndai in Chester VA 23831 with the recall notice. They gave me a receipt that there are no issues on 17th May 22which was incorrect. My check engine light keeps coming on for an oil change and I had an emergency travelling from Viriginia to Atlanta and have to pull over to the closest repair shop where they indicated that recall issue was not resolved as the engine was consuming more oil faster resulting in the check engine light. I was surprised to hear that as the dealer indicated that there are no issues with regards to the recall. This was unacceptable from a dealer who was supposed to diagnose the problem and let the customer know that the engine problem still exists and you need to have engine oil changed every 2 months. If an engine recall indicates the engine requires a replacement they should have done an honest job and not fill the engine oil and let the customer know that there are no issues. I have all the documentation from the dealer that no issues were found but every day I drive, I am worried that car could stop anytime which is unnecessary stress owning this car. Any help in escalating this issue with the dealer or Hyundai in doing the right thing for their defective manufacturing will be appreciated.
Electrical system, Service brakes, Engine, Jun 30, 2022
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 21V727000 (Engine), 20V543000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), and 16V842000 (Electrical System, Trailer Hitches). The contact stated that after the recall repairs were performed, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled while driving 60 MPH. Additionally, the vehicle would fail to exceed 60 MPH before vehicle would lose motive power and stall. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove at speeds under 60 MPH. There were no warning lights illuminated during the failure. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
Engine, Jun 23, 2022
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V727000 (Engine). The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, she heard abnormal knocking sounds coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the knocking sounds became louder while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact was able to continue driving, however, the failure reoccurred increasingly and the vehicle stalled several times while driving. The check engine warning light was then illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the repair could not be completed under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V727000 (Engine) as the contact failed to complete oil changes on the due dates. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Steering, Electrical system, Engine, Jun 20, 2022
I took in my 2017 Hyundai Tuscon after the engine had stalled while driving. While in the shop, the engine was replaced which was part of a recall (Campaign 209) and also recalls 195 and 966 was addressed. After the repairs and driving home from the dealership, the engine and air conditioning started making weird noises and the following warning lights went on: ABS, power steering, and electronic stability control. When this happened, steering became difficult. We brought the car in the shop, but they denied there was any problem. Within two days after brining the car back to the dealership, the same problem occurred. And now the car will not even turn on.
Engine, Jun 17, 2022
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH, the contact noticed an abnormal burning odor before the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The contact stated upon opening the hood, she smelled a strong burning odor. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that they could only complete the open recall repairs on the vehicle before July 2022. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,409.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine, Jun 14, 2022
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V543000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 21V727000 (Engine) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Engine, Jun 10, 2022
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond and would not exceed 55 MPH. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle consumed a quart of oil every 1,000 miles. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V727000 (Engine). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who only completed the new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) installation though the contact had informed them that he was already experiencing the failure. The contact stated that the failure persisted after the recall repair. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who informed the contact that they could no longer assist. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist due to the diagnostic report that the dealer had provided. However, the dealer did not inform the contact of the diagnostic report. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Engine, Jun 8, 2022
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, there was a loss of motive power as the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that there was a loud knocking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was not able to be restarted. AAA was able to restart the vehicle and noticed that there was no oil in the engine. AAA added engine oil and the contact was able to drive the vehicle to her residence. The loud knocking sound persisted and the vehicle was leaking engine oil. The contact called the dealer and they declined to diagnose the vehicle until July 2022 or possibly later. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic however it was then towed to the dealer due to the contact being aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V727000 (Engine) however, the dealer was refusing to service the vehicle under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and declined a loaner vehicle. The failure mileage was 40,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Engine, Jun 8, 2022
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Engine, Jun 6, 2022
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the oil warning light illuminated. Upon restart of the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer where it remained in their possession. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V727000 (Engine). The contact was informed that the parts would be ordered for the repair; however, he was recently informed that parts may not be available until October 2022. The manufacturer had been notified of the issue and the contact was informed that he would receive a call back; however, the contact had yet to hear back from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 55,600. Parts distribution disconnect.
Engine, Jun 1, 2022
2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO PREMATURE WEARING OF THE CONNECTING RODS IN THE ENGINE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HAVE RECALL 21V727. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE RECALL INSPECTION WAS COMPLETE AND PASSED. AFTER THE INSPECTION THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE RAPID OIL CONSUMPTION. THE VEHICLE REQUIRED OIL REPLACEMENT EVERY 1,500 MILES. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO HAVE THE ENGINE REPLACED WITH NO COST TO THE OWNER.
Engine, May 31, 2022
While taking my children to school my check engine light came on and then a knocking sound started from the engine bay and a hesitation almost to the point of a stall began to happen. I have spoken to a couple of mechanics and they said the engine will need to be replaced. We do not have a Hyundai dealer less than 1 hour away so I have spoken to other certified mechanics first before having the vehicle towed due to the cost of towing. This is an exact match to the issue reported in NHTSA Campaign Number 21V72700 but Hyundai does not have the VIN for my vehicle listed in the recall campaign. The vehicle has 93,000 miles on it and they will not honor the 10 year/100,000 mile warranty due to me being the second owner and no recall issued for my VIN so I am out of a vehicle and no way to get it repaired.
Engine, May 26, 2022
I had sudden knocking in the engine soon after oil change was done very early (way before it was due)×2 due to the light coming on and I smelled burning oil and the check engine light came on the 2nd time i explained this to the dealership they didnt think it was urgent so they made me an appointment for 2 weeks out so i didnt drive my vehicle those 2 weeks the appointment came i had the vehicle towed there and i now have been without a vehicle 3 weeks so 5 total the warranty company has to send an adjuster (still hasn't come) and there aren't any loaner vehicles for me to use! I now cannot work 1 of my jobs bc it is impossible without a car ! Meanwhile ubering and rentals to and from the other job and school has depleted my savings account !
Engine, May 26, 2022
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while reversing the vehicle, she heard an abnormal noise and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and seized. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but the abnormal sound progressed. The contact stated she shifted into neutral and with the assistance of her son and boyfriend pushed the vehicle back to her residence. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the engine replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V727000 (Engine) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
Engine, May 20, 2022
My engine seized
Engine, May 20, 2022
My engine began making knocking sounds. The rod blew a hole in my engine at 68,000 miles, 5 days before it was 5 years old, and Hyundai is refusing to accept responsibility for the failure.
Engine, May 17, 2022
On 05/12/2022, my vehicle experienced sudden engine knocking and loss of power while driving. The check engine light turned on, so I took it to a repair shop. They informed me that the error code reflected a service bullet of TSB 20-01-024H-1 - Engine Inspection / Replacement. Upon research, I found out their is a recall for which I was never informed about. The vehicle will be taken to the Hyundai dealership for further review.
Engine, May 16, 2022
There are 3 recalls associated with this VIN...unsure why you are not seeing them on your end. We got a notice in the mail last week for Hyundai Recall Number 209 NU Engine. We contacted the dealership where we purchased the car and they couldn't get us in until June 17th. On Friday, May 13th while driving down 90 interstate the car's engine died and the automobile had to be towed to the dealership. Due to worker shortages the dealer is saying it could take up to a year to fix and did not offer alternative transportation. We are now in the process of securing a rental and trying to find another automobile while still having car payments on this one that was entirely due to a manufacturer issue. We want full reimbursement of all costs associated with this hardship. (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, May 12, 2022
An update on my previous complaint is attached. My vehicle has now been with the Hyundai dealership for two weeks with no resolution. They've provided little to no communication about the issues, or progress. Additionally, they have not provided me with a loaner vehicle, so I am without a mode of transportation for two weeks.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, May 12, 2022
I purchased my 2017 Tucson in 2020. It was the first car I’ve ever owned. I do not know much about cars but I noticed that there was some hesitation in acceleration and the engine was loud. Sometimes I would hear soft knocking on colder days but nothing extreme. I was told that the acceleration hesitation and the loud engine are due to the turbo. Then on 4/27/2022, without any warning, my engine stalled while I was at a traffic light. More importantly, I had ZERO warning lamps or messages. No engine warning or oil light was illuminated. My engine suddenly stalled. I don't drive my car very far. Use is relatively light. On average I drive about 10-20 miles per day. No one was hurt but what if this had happened on the highway? I would have definitely been rear-ended and hurt. My car passed inspection on 09/10/21. But earlier this year, on 22nd February 2022, I took it to the dealer for the engine recall (NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V727000). They assessed it and said it passed the tests but I have no way of knowing because the dealer would not share the full report. Additionally, the dealer did not address that the vehicle warning lamps and messages were not working when they noticed my oil was low. Hyundai has a long history of engine issues and recalls with regards to high oil consumption and connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely. There are hundreds of complaints that match my description. Their engines have had issues since 2020 and these complaints date back to 2020 around the time I bought this vehicle. Even though there were no recalls at the time, the dealer should have disclosed these issues. I think it's negligence by Hyundai and the dealer for investigating why my warning lamps did not illuminate and did not properly communicate the seriousness of these issues.
Engine, May 10, 2022
While driving on the highway the vehicle would not increase speed after making a complete stop at a traffic light when pressing the gas pedal. While trying to back into a parking spot the vehicle would not go in reverse after shifting the vehicle into reverse and lastly the vehicle would not budge/move in neutral or any other gear. No warning lights came on. The dealership Hyundai of South Brunswick, NJ confirmed the vehicle locked up when the tow truck driver was trying to get it off the flatbed and that the transmission is shot and needs to be replaced.