Third generation (TL)
2017 Hyundai Tucson
The most reported problem on the 2017 Hyundai Tucson is engine failure, with 265 complaints, usually around 70,000 miles.
- 1,087owner complaints
- 3recalls
- 13involved a crash
- 40,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 29, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Tucson doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2017 model year.
Is the 2017 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
The 2017 Hyundai Tucson has 1,087 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 3.5 times the median of 307 for 2017 SUVs on this site. Of the 13 Tucson model years since 2014, it has the 2nd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2016 and 2018
- Complaints ease off across these three model years. Counted per year on the road, the 2016 draws 147, the 2017 109 and the 2018 44.
- Top problem
- Two problems run close. Engine failure has 265 complaints and stalling has 248, out of 1,087 in all. A quarter of the 131 owners who gave a mileage for engine failure saw it by about 54,000 miles, and half by about 70,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 43 of the 1,087 complaints (4%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, a little under the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 13 reports mention a crash, 26 mention a fire and 14 people were hurt. The reports record 1 death. The most crash reports, 4 of 13, fall under transmission shudder.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- engine failure, stalling and misfire all have recalls on the same system, and the same campaigns cover them: 21V-727. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2023 at 178 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 124. So far in 2026, 59 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: engine failure, knocking or rod bearing, 265 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
1,087 complaints is 4.0 times the median 2017 model on this site and 3.5 times the median 2017 SUV. Among the 13 Tucson model years here it ranks 2nd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai filed 160 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2017 Hyundai Tucson. 23 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 2 bulletins · 265 complaints
Applicable vehicles with 2.0L T-GDI and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or engine may exhibit Abnormal Noise or No Crank/No Start condition.
Applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326.
Check engine light or misfire 4 bulletins · 169 complaints
Hyundai has launched a Service Campaign for applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines that may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326.
If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid and oil pressure harness.
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If you are servicing a vehicle with the DTC or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure to diagnose the condition.
This bulletin describes the service procedure to replace the inhibitor switch. A possible symptom is Diagnostic Trouble Code P0705 (Transmission Range Sensor Circuit).
Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 2 bulletins · 138 complaints
If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with the following symptoms and DTC, follow the Service Procedure on Page 4.
If you are servicing a vehicle with a harsh and/or delayed shift, use the GDS as shown in the Service Procedure to measure shift engagement time.
Engine knocking or ticking 4 bulletins · 123 complaints
Hyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs.
Hyundai is conducting a service campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs.
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Hyundai is conducting a product improvement campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs.
Hyundai has developed a new engine monitoring technology called a Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). The technology uses software innovations and leverages existing engine sensors to continuously monitor for symptoms that may precede an engine failure.
Transmission hesitates when accelerating 3 bulletins · 91 complaints
This bulletin provides the procedure to update the TCU for vehicles that may exhibit a hesitation at acceleration particularly from a rolling stop condition. This update optimizes the TCU torque control logic.
This bulletin provides the procedure to update both the ECM (Engine Control Module) and the TCM (Transmission Control Module) on some 2016 and 2017 Hyundai Tucsons equipped with a 7-speed EcoShift® Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT).
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This bulletin provides the procedure to update the TCM (Transmission Control Module) on some 2017 Hyundai Tucsons equipped with a 7-speed EcoShift® Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT).
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 2 bulletins · 48 complaints
If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid and oil pressure harness.
Some subject vehicles may experience the illumination of various warning lamps including the brake warning lamp and other lamps.
Rod bearing failure 5 bulletins · 36 complaints
Certain vehicles listed below may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage.
Certain vehicles may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or engine may exhibit abnormal noise, or no crank/no start condition related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage.
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The Powertrain warranty coverage for certain engine repairs and/or replacement where the engine damage or malfunction is related to connecting rod bearing wear, has been extended to 15 years or 150,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date ...
Certain vehicles that have completed Service Campaign 966 may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage.
The warranty coverage for engine long block repair or replacement regarding engine damage or malfunction from connecting rod bearing wear has been extended to a Limited Lifetime Warranty and is valid for original and subsequent owners.
Doors, latches or locks fail 1 bulletin · 30 complaints
Certain Elantra (AD/ADa) and Tucson (TL) vehicles may experience an internal or external door handle being inoperative or requiring repeated attempts to open the door. If this condition occurs, replace the affected door latch.
Complaints filed by year
178 complaints came in 2023. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Loss of motive power. Closed dec 12, 2023.
NHTSA summary
Engine fires. Closed feb 5, 2024, led to recall 23V-877.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2017 Hyundai Tucson
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
All 3 recalls on the 2017 Hyundai Tucson, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2017 Hyundai Tucson?
Engine failure, with 265 of the 1,087 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 70,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2017 Hyundai Tucson problems start?
Of the 545 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 10,000 miles and half by about 40,000.
Is the 2017 Hyundai Tucson better or worse than the 2016 and 2018?
Counted per year on the road, the 2017 has fewer complaints than the 2016 and more complaints than the 2018: 109 a year against 147 and 44.
How many 2017 Hyundai Tucson complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
43 of them (4%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for engine failure on the 2017 Hyundai Tucson?
Yes, NHTSA lists a recall on the same system: 21V-727. Its summary says which failure it covers, and that isn't always the one owners describe.