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2017 Hyundai Tucson: raw data

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vehicle2017 / hyundai / tucson
known issues7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-04)
complaints1,084 on file (2016-09-14 → 2026-09-07)
recalls3
investigations2
fars39 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Excessive engine oil consumptionENGINE58 complaints2024-10 → 2026-07tucson-2017-excessive-oil-consumption
  • 11662120 There is an excessive engine oil consumption on the 1.6L turbo charged motor. Motor oil is completely depleted between recommended oil changes. It is a necessary to add roughly 1qt of oil per 1,000 miles driven, between oil changes, in order to maintain safe oil levels
  • 11726435 About every 500 miles I have to add about a quart of oil. I brought my car to McDaniels Subaru for maintenance on my car. My son is a master tech there and I know he is very thorough
  • 11724695 The contact stated that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. During frequent oil checks, the oil on the dipstick was low soon after an oil change. The vehicle was taken to the dealer approximately 15 times for oil consumption issues
Engine knocking and connecting rod bearing failureENGINE38 complaints2024-10 → 2026-07tucson-2017-engine-knock-rod-bearing
  • 11729737 Knocking noise in motor and metal flakes in the oil. Called local dealership. They report no recalls for this issue
  • 11748995 The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an abnormal knocking sound was heard coming from under the hood, and the RPMs independently increased. The "Check Engine Oil" warning light illuminated
  • 11650106 Engine failed at 137,000 miles. The vehicle is available for inspection. The engine failed while driving with no warning lights, or indications that anything was wrong. It started with a knock that gradually got worse and worse over the course of 5 miles
Dual-clutch transmission hesitation pulling away from a stopPOWER TRAIN16 complaints2024-11 → 2026-07tucson-2017-dct-hesitation-from-stop
  • 11688532 My 2017 Hyundai Tucson Limited 1.6L Turbo (with 7-speed EcoShift DCT) has ongoing transmission problems. The vehicle hesitates, jolts, and sometimes fails to accelerate from a stop, which creates a serious safety risk when entering traffic or crossing intersections
  • 11683247 I own a 2017 Hyundai Tucson with the dual-clutch transmission. For months I experienced serious hesitation and sputtering when accelerating from a stop or low speed
  • 11633518 There is an intermittent problem with the transmission. It’s impossible to predict when the transmission will slip. When navigating traffic, it has happened multiple times trying to pull out across oncoming traffic
Repeat catalytic converter replacement after oil lossENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING7 complaints2025-07 → 2026-06tucson-2017-catalytic-converter-failure
  • 11743126 Catalytic converter has now failed twice with only 105,000 miles
  • 11680246 My car has been consuming large amounts of oil and as a result has had two catalytic converters replaced. Twice now we have been disabled on the highway due to aggressively poor engine performance
  • 11745682 The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The catalytic converter was replaced; however, the failure persisted
Rear door latch that will not open from inside or outsideSTRUCTURE7 complaints2024-10 → 2026-05tucson-2017-rear-door-latch-failure
  • 11627537 The rear driver's side door will not open, neither with the remote nor manually from both the inside and outside. Without enabling rear passengers to exit the car during an emergency is very much a safety issue. No warning lamps or messages
  • 11740708 Left rear passenger door latch failure to open either from inside or outside. This is a mechanical failure of the cables operating the latch
  • 11645172 RIGHT REAR PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN WHEN ACTUATING HANDLES INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. UNABLE TO REMOVE CHILD OR ALLOW PASSANGERS SAFE EXIT OF VEHICLE
Loss of motive power and stalling while drivingENGINE32 complaints2024-10 → 2026-06tucson-2017-loss-of-power-while-driving
  • 11745847 While traveling on the highway the car began to lose speed rapidly until coming to a complete stop, no warning lights were present prior
  • 11711656 Engine lost power suddenly on the highway. Vehicle entered limp mode and became limited to 45MPH and reduced acceleration
  • 11682202 While driving to work on I-26 in the far left lane at approximately 55 mph, my vehicle suddenly and completely shut off without warning. The engine power was lost instantly, forcing the car to come to an abrupt stop in live interstate traffic
Loss of power steering assist while drivingSTEERING4 complaints2025-05 → 2026-07tucson-2017-power-steering-assist-loss
  • 11712257 Was driving on a Highway doing approx. 65-70mph within 30 minutes of the 1hr and 1/2 drive I had lost complete POWER STEERING. Wheel stiffened up and was scary and difficult to lane change to a slower lane or attempt to pull over at 11:00PM due too safety
  • 11661169 The power steering of the vehicle suddenly stopped working. We had the car towed, and after inspection we were told that the steering column had failed
  • 11750742 Recently, I began experiencing intermittent steering problems in which the steering wheel becomes extremely difficult to turn and appears to momentarily jam or lock while driving

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
10842016-09-142026-09-071326ENGINE:594; POWER TRAIN:289; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:138; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:87; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:83

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
16V84200021/11/2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGHyundai 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.
21V72700017/09/2021ENGINEHyundai 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.
20V54300004/09/2020SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEHyundai 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.

Investigations all years →

action_numberstatussubjectcomponentsopenedclosedrecall_campaignsummary
DP22003closedLoss of Motive PowerENGINE2022-09-122023-12-12·The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated July 13, 2022, petitioning the Agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia America, Inc. vehicles spanning Model Years (MY) 2005-2021. The Petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complain
EA21003closedEngine FiresENGINE2021-12-222024-02-0523V877On March 29, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened two Preliminary Evaluations (PE19-003 on Hyundai and PE19-004 on Kia) to broadly investigate incidents of non-crash fires (regardless of origin or operational status of the vehicle) on various model year Hyundai and Kia vehicles.  During the PE investigations, Hyundai and Kia issued several recalls to address vehicle fires, including those due to engine failures involving various engine types.  The remedies for the engine failure recalls typically involve engine inspection (to detect existing damage), and if necessary, engine

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202439legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2017 Hyundai Tucson vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2017/hyundai/tucson
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2017 Hyundai Tucson},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2017/hyundai/tucson}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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