2017 Hyundai Tucson · symptom sheet
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early
- 48owner reports
- 38,000median miles
- 2involved a crash
Newest report Mar 23, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
48 of the 1,084 complaints on this car describe brake wear.
Tick what matches of 48 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the ABS module (9 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the brakes covers the 2017 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
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.
NHTSA investigations into the brakes on the Tucson
Hyundai and kia abs module fires. Open.
NHTSA summary
None of these investigations covers the 2017 model year.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 24,919 and 88,005 miles, from the 23 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“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.”
Filed Aug 25, 2024
“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.”
Filed Dec 26, 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.”
Filed Sep 23, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 2 of 48 reports involved a crash and 2 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 263 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 247 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 168 reports
- Burns oil or oil level rises 154 reports
- Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 138 reports