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2017 Hyundai Tucson: recalls and problems

3 recalls and 1,097 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

3recalls
1,097complaints
13crashes reported
26fires reported
14injuries reported
1 recall with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine604 · 55%
  • Power Train293 · 27%
  • Unknown Or Other139 · 13%
  • Vehicle Speed Control88 · 8%
  • Electrical System84 · 8%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System77 · 7%
  • Structure42 · 4%
  • Service Brakes29 · 3%
  • Service Brakes (Hydraulic)19 · 2%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling17 · 2%

What owners report

Unknown Or Other,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System

While driving down the highway, the check engine light started to flash. once the car was turned off and back on again, it shook violently. it was hard to keep it in the lane and i was worried it would cause an accident. it was driven off the highway while constantly shaking. once it sat off for roughly 30 minutes, it would turn on, but wouldn't turn over and drive. it was towed to a dealership where it was diagnosed

Steering,Power Train,Fuel/Propulsion System

The issues is the engine shuts off at idle or in motion. sometimes hard to start but it cranks over well. then when it restarts after a shut down, three lights stay on some traction control, the steering and a picture of a car downhill with a clock or engine rpm light. no check engine light on. then recently the tachometer doesn’t work after a shutdown then restart. but when you turn off the engine with ignition, the

Engine

My name is [xxx]. my husband, [xxx], and i purchased a 2017 hyundai tucson (vin: [xxx]) from a hyundai dealership in 2023 with 53,920 miles for our daughter to commute to school. the vehicle now has approximately 77,940 miles, and she is still attending school. since purchasing the vehicle, we have consistently returned to the same hyundai dealership for regular maintenance, trusting its professionals to keep the ve

Power Train

The contact owns a 2017 hyundai tucson. the contact stated that while stopped at a stop light, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. the contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed to the floorboard, and the vehicle jumped forward and then stopped. the contact stated that the vehicle was stuck in the middle of a busy highway. the vehicle was coasted to

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2017 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2017 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Tucson. Last refreshed 2026-11-15.