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#BS-2017-HYUTUC-345E

2017 Hyundai TucsonProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 1,477 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
1,477
Crashes
23
Fires
38
Recalls
3
TSBs
163
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,477 complaints, 23 crashes, 38 fires, and 3 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.7x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

hesitates when starting from a stop

61 complaints • Severity 8.2/10

$X,XXX
2

hesitation at acceleration

21 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission hesitates

16 complaints • Severity 8.6/10

$X,XXX
4

transmission slips when accelerating

14 complaints • Severity 8.9/10

$X,XXX
5

excessive oil consumption

9 complaints • Severity 7.8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

616 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 23K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

330
0–30K
105
30–60K
93
60–90K
56
90–120K
8
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (330 reports) • Median: 23K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (616 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine616 (42%)
Drivetrain289 (20%)
Other138 (9%)
Speed Control85 (6%)
Electrical83 (6%)
Fuel System77 (5%)
Brakes48 (3%)
Structure:body41 (3%)

2017 Hyundai Tucson: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 42% of all reports filed for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson, with 616 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 23,280 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 23K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson, with 289 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson, with 85 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson, with 83 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

7
16
70
17
140
18
147
19
57
20
195
21
201
22
248
23
153
24
163
25
96
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

16V842000Jan 2017

TRAILER HITCHES

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."

20V543000Park OutsideNov 2020

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

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.

21V727000Jan 2022

ENGINE

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2017 Hyundai Tucson NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

DP22003ClosedOpened Sep 2022 · closed Dec 2023

Loss of Motive Power

ENGINE

EA21003ClosedOpened Dec 2021 · closed Feb 2024

Engine Fires

ENGINE

This is the worst model year for the Hyundai Tucson according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2017 Hyundai Tucson vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

1,477

Class avg

549

2.7x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,477 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2017 Hyundai Tucson: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Hyundai Tucson?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Hyundai Tucson is related to the engine, with 616 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
The 2017 Hyundai Tucson has 1,477 complaints, 23 crash reports, and 38 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.7x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2017 Hyundai Tucson?
NHTSA rates the 2017 Hyundai Tucson 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Hyundai Tucson problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Hyundai Tucson have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Hyundai Tucson has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Hyundai Tucson problems start?
Based on 593 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 23,280 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2017 Hyundai Tucson data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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