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: service brakes
48 reports, newest first. Show all
Service brakes, Engine, Mar 23, 2026
My ABS has been sticking and finally the pad broke off. my car made a squealing noise everytime I drove it. I had parked in my driveway and there was a piece of metal on the ground. I showed it to my son, he took the tire off and said it held my ABS Brake pad on to my Driver side rear. He is a master tech for Subaru. I just haven't had time to take it into Hyundai. It has stopped squealing, but my ABS brakes no longer work.
Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Aug 25, 2024
After I have to various amounts of weight in the rear of the vehicle, the vehicle rattles in the rear. Trying to stop said vehicle is very unstable. The left front of the vehicle dips when brakes are applied. And the rear of said vehicle makes a lot of noise.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 17, 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes failed to work as intended. The contact was unaware if there were any warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,919.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 13, 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the ABS, and Blind Spot Detection (BSD) warning lights and several other unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated was able to continue driving; however, the warning lights remained illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the warning lights illuminated and then started flashing. Additionally, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle hesitated before gaining forward momentum. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V543000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
Service brakes, Dec 26, 2023, crash
Vehicle was involved in an accident where the brakes were all the way to the floor and ABS never engaged, resulting in the brakes locking up and rear ending another vehicle.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Sep 23, 2023
The vacuum pump on my 2017 hyundai has a faulty cap resulting in an electrical error to the CAN system. This causes dash lights abs 4wd parking break stability control tpms sensor check engine light to eliminate and the speedometer to not work. All of the systems are not opperating due to the system not being able to communicate. It is illegal and a safety issue to not be able to use the speedometer.
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.
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.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine, Mar 14, 2022
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 20V543000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the engine had seized. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer but was not yet repaired. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine, Mar 8, 2022
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V727000 (Engine) and 20V543000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repairs. The dealer informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine, Jan 3, 2022, fire
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. While at a complete stop, the contact stated that white smoke began to emit from the engine upon the depression of the accelerator pedal. The vehicle then began to stall as the check engine light illuminated; eventually, all warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact made multiple attempts to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to start up. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where they informed her that there were two recalls on her vehicle; NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V543000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 21V727000 (Engine). The mechanic recommended that the vehicle be towed to a dealer for service. Both the dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. Engine needs to be replaced, case #[XXX].*JB INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”
Service brakes, Engine, Nov 15, 2021, fire
The contact owned a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that she received recall notifications for NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 17V226000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) and 20V543000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), however, the dealer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while at the stoplight, she smelled a strong burning odor. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that she was able to continue to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle the next day, the vehicle was shuddering and she heard abnormal knocking sounds coming from the engine. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that she was able to drive the vehicle to work; however, while her son was driving the vehicle and was at a stoplight, he saw smoke coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The ABS warning light, the check engine warning light, and other unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that her son was able to restart the vehicle and he veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that as her son exited the vehicle, the engine exploded and the vehicle caught fire. There were no injuries sustained. The fire was extinguished with the assistance of the fire department. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot, where it was totaled. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered the contact a buyback. The approximate failure mileage was 88,005. (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 14, 2021
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the contact noticed that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact continued to drive to the destination. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed the failure as the tail harness and lamp as well as the ABS sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The dealer was still awaiting the arrival of the part to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 28,223.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 12, 2021
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V543000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to the recall repair was not yet available. The contact called the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 9, 2021
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V543000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the parts for the recall repair were unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the issue however, the contact was informed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 26, 2021
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V543000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Other or unspecified, Service brakes, May 13, 2021
RECALL LETTER HASN'T BEING RECEIVED. DOES APPLY TO MY MODEL. FRIENDS HAVE THE SAME CAR AND RECEIVED A CAR. BY CHECKING VIN NUMBER VEHICLE HAS BEEN ASSEMBLED ON THE SAME LINE AS MY TUCSON.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 11, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V543000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. WALLACE HYUNDAI (3801 SE FEDERAL HWY A, STUART, FL 34997) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS PLACED ON A WAITING LIST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WOULD BE EXPEDITED AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 2021. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Service brakes, May 4, 2021
2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM SAFETY RECALL. *LD *JS
Service brakes, Apr 9, 2021, fire
BEEN TRYING TO GET THE FIX FOR THE RECALL ON MY 2017 TUCSON FOR MONTHS. DEALERSHIP KEEPS TELLING ME THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX IT AND THEY'LL PUT ME ON THE LIST TO CALL WHEN THEY HAVE THE PARTS. (TULSA HYUNDAI IS THE DEALERSHIP)
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 5, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V543000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED UNIVERSAL HYUNDAI (12801 SOUTH, S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL, ORLANDO, FL 32837, (321) 418-3733) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 29, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V543000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO REGIONAL HYUNDAI (2380 W. KENOSHA ST, BROKEN ARROW, OK 74012) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 25, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V543000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. ELDER HYUNDAI (19077 HALL RD, MACOMB, MI 48044, (586) 838-1667) WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 18, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V543000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED FRANK HYUNDAI (3150 NATIONAL CITY BLVD, NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Service brakes, Mar 16, 2021
I HAVE BEEN GETTING RECALL NOTICES FOR MY 2017 TUCSON SINCE DECEMBER 2020 FOR THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) BUT AM UNABLE TO GET IT FIXED. ACCORDING TO CALLS I MADE IN DECEMBER, JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. IT'S RECALL NUMBER 20V-543 HYUNDAI RECALL NUMBER 195. I FINALLY GOT AN APPOINTMENT WITH HYUNDAI IN BROKEN ARROW OK FOR MARCH16TH AS THEY REPORTED PARTS HAD JUST COME IN. TOOK MY HYUNDAI IN AT APPOINTED TIME, WAS TOLD THEY ARE OUT OF PARTS AND WILLLCALL WHEN THEY CAN MAKE REPAIRS. MEANWHILE, THE RECALL NOTICE SAYS IT'S SAFE TO PARK IN MY GARAGE AND THE ABS MODULES COULD CORRODE AND CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH WOULD INCREASE ODDS OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. THEY HAVE NO CARS TO LOAN ME UNTIL IT IS FIXED. I DRIVE MY GRANDCHILDREN AROUND AND THIS SEEMS IRRESPONSIBLE ON HYUNDAI'S PART AND UNSAFE ON MY PART. IN ADDITION, THE PARTS SHOULD HAVE BEEN HELD FOR ME SINCE I HAD AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE IT DONE WHEN THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. NOW I'M BACK ON SOME WAITING LIST...........I DON'T KNOW HOW TO UPLOAD THE NOTICES.