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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Other or unspecified, Engine, Dec 13, 2017
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 DRIVE.
Power train, Engine, Nov 15, 2017
VEHICLE RANDOMLY WON'T ACCELERATE, PRIMARILY AFTER A FULL STOP. IT HESITATES FOR SEVERAL SECONDS. THIS CAN BE DANGEROUS WHEN ENTERING AN INTERSECTION
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 6, 2017
BOUGHT 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON ON SEPTEMBER 8TH 2017 1ST TIME IN SHOP 10-4-2017 TO 10-7-2017! WE PICKED UP CAR AND DROVE MAYBE 5 MILES TO HAVE ACCELERATOR (GAS) NOT GO WHEN TURNING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY LIGHT CAME BACK ON, CAR BACK IN SHOP 10-7-2017 TO 10-19-2017 REPORTED IT IS FIXED! DROVE MORNING OF 10-20-2017 AND LIGHT CAME BACK ON! FROM 10-20-2017 TO NOW AND STILL ONGOING ETA 12-15-2017! THIS VEHICLE SCARES ME! IT HAS LEFT ME STRANDED MILES AWAY FROM HOME, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN IT JUST STOPS VERY SCARY SOMEONE WILL DIE WITH THIS ONGOING PROBLEM! I DO NOT WANT TO DRIVE IN FEAR IT WILL JUST DECIDE TO STALL. I DROVE CAR OFF LOT WITH 31 MILES AND HAS LESS THEN 2000 ON IT NOW! I STILL DO NOT HAVE MY CAR BACK AND HONESTLY SCARED TO DRIVE IT!
Engine, Oct 23, 2017, fire
ENGINE FIRE. PULLING INTO OUR DRIVEWAY THE CAR WAS STOPPED IN FRONT OF OUR GARAGE. SMOKE WAS ISSUING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. OPENING THE HOOD REVEALED A FIRE FROM UNDER THE ENGINE TOP COWLING AND ON THE FELT HOOD LINER. A FIRE EXTINGUISHER (A,B,C) IN THE GARAGE WAS USED TO QUICKLY EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE FIRE DID NOT SPREAD BEYOND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Engine, Aug 3, 2017
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE DUAL CLUTCH SYSTEM HAS FAILED TO ENGAGE. IT OCCURS WHEN I AM STOPPED AND PRESS THE PEDAL TO ACCELERATE THE CAR. THE CAR FEELS AS THOUGH IT IS GOING TO STALL AND DOES NOT MOVE FORWARD. THIS HAS PUT ME IN DANGEROUS SITUATIONS WHEN I BELIEVE I HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO TURN, BUT WHEN THE CAR DOES NOT RESPOND, MY TIME AVAILABLE TO TURN IS REDUCED. I REPORTED THIS TO THE DEALER AND THEY INDICATED THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS BEHAVIOR AND IT IS THE NATURE OF A DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. THE SERVICE MAN SAID THAT IT TAKES TIME FOR THE COMPUTER TO DETERMINE WHAT IT IS GOING TO DO NEXT AND I NEED TO GIVE IT THAT TIME.
Engine, Jul 27, 2017
THE CAR HAS DIFFICULTY ACCELERATING AND THEN WILL NOT GO IN REVERSE.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, Jul 19, 2017
HESITATION ON ACCELERATION, DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. REPORTED PROBLEMS WITH THE 2016 TUCSON. MY VEHICLE IS A 2017 TUCSON SE PLUS, THE PROBLEMS ARE THE SAME AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTS REGARDING THE 2016 MODEL. THE EXISTING RECALL NEEDS TO BE BROADENED TO INCLUDE 2017'S. PLUS, I UNDERSTAND THE COMPUTER SOFTWARE UPGRADE DOES NOT GUARANTEE A PERMANENT REPAIR. VERY DANGEROUS. MY CAR WAS PURCHASED IN MAY OF 2017 AND HAS LESS THAN 1300 MILES. THE PROBLEM WAS FIRST DISCOVERED TODAY WHILE DOING DAILY ERRANDS.
Engine, Jul 10, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AUTOMATICALLY AND RETURNED TO NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (CLAY HYUNDAI LOCATED AT 391 PROVIDENCE HWY, NORWOOD, MA 02062; (844) 464-3563) WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL OTHER TIMES. ALSO, WHILE AT A STOP SIGN ON A HILL, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACK. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AUTOMATICALLY AND RETURNED TO NORMAL. YESTERDAY, WHEN THE CONTACT PULLED INTO THE PARKING LOT, THE ENGINE STALLED AND ROLLED FORWARD WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED OR MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 500.
Power train, Engine, May 19, 2017
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 ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD ONE FIRMWARE UPDATE (AT ABOUT 3K MILES?) WHICH DID MINIMIZE THE PROBLEM SOMEWHAT, BUT DIDN'T ELIMINATE IT. AT 7,900 MILES THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE, AND THE DEALER SAYS THERE ARE NO NEW FIRMWARE UPDATES THEY ARE AWARE OF. I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE MANY TIMES, WHEN IN SLOW OR STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC, I'VE NEEDED TO ACCELERATE AND THE VEHICLE SIMPLY WOULDN'T DO IT FOR WHAT FELT LIKE FOREVER, BUT WAS PROBABLY ONLY A SECOND OR TWO. WHEN THE VEHICLE FINALLY DID START TO MOVE, IT JUMPED FORWARD AT FULL THROTTLE. THE SERVICE WRITER AT THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT, AND THAT OTHER CUSTOMERS HAVE ALSO COMPLAINED, SPECIFICALLY, ABOUT TRYING TO PULL OUT OF THEIR DEALERSHIP ONTO A BUSY STREET AND HAD THEIR VEHICLE SIMPLY REFUSE TO ACCELERATE. ON JUST ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE UP TO THE ENGINE'S REDLINE, WITHOUT MY FOOT ON THE THROTTLE! AS BAD AS IT IS, I EXPECT THAT THERE HAVE BEEN ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY THIS PROBLEM.
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 11, 2016
WE JUST PURCHASED A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON SPORT. THE CAR HAS A SERIOUS ISSUE OF NO ACCELERATION AFTER A STOP, MERGING, PASSING ON THE HIGHWAY AND TURNING AT AN INTERSECTION. THE CAR HESITATES WHEN YOU HIT THE ACCELERATOR, SOMETIMES LEAVING YOU NEARLY STOPPED IN A AN INTERSECTION WAITING FOR A CAR TO HIT YOU. IF YOU CHOOSE TO CHANGE LANES ON A HIGHWAY THE CAR WILL HESITATE WHEN YOU PRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO MAKE THE LANE CHANGE. MY WIFE HAS STOPPED DRIVING THE CAR DUE TO THE SERIOUSNESS OF NO ACCELERATION AND SAFETY CONCERNS. WE HAVE TAKEN THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE DIAGNOSTICS SHOW THAT THE CAR IS FINE AND IT IS HOW THE HYUNDAI TRANSMISSION WORKS IN THESE VEHICLES. I THINK THE CAR COULD BE A "LEMON." NOT SURE WHAT TO DO.