2017 Hyundai Tucson · symptom sheet
Rod bearing failure
- 36owner reports
- 64,000median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Jun 24, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
36 of the 265 reports of engine failure on the 2017 Tucson describe rod bearing failure.
Part of Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing (265 reports) · also: engine knock, engine seized
Tick what matches of 36 reports
Rod bearing failure on other Tucson years
No other Tucson model year has enough reports of rod bearing failure for a sheet of its own. See every Tucson year.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the rod bearing (36 reports) and the engine (3 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the engine covers the 2017 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which can result in engine damage.
All 3 recalls on the 2017 Hyundai Tucson, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Tucson
Loss of motive power. Closed dec 12, 2023.
Engine fires. Closed feb 5, 2024, led to recall 23V-877.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 54,000 and 100,000 miles, from the 14 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 5 service bulletins or notices for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson that deal with this problem. 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.
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.
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.
1 more on the 2017 Hyundai Tucson page.
What owners wrote
“Engine began to sputter then immediately shut down as I was driving. After parking safely, there were traces of metal in the oil & the oil was a milky color. Ran the code and it came up as an issue with the rod bearings.”
Filed Sep 2, 2024
“Engine Failure cause by failed connecting rod bearing. Engine will need to be fully replaced to correct failure.”
Filed Aug 29, 2024
“Engine failure due to rod bearing. Unknown. Yes. Inspected by mechanics. No there were no warning lights. Vehicle started knocking and then oil light flashed every few minutes after the knocking. No check engine lights.”
Filed Dec 13, 2023
“Hyundai completed the recall in their system after inspection when the recall was not addressed. Months later I am experiencing check engine light and same symptoms from recall, and hyundai is booked out two months and telling me that the recall does not exist. Code reads severely damaged rod bearings.”
Filed Dec 4, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 36 reports involved a crash. 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. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 248 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 169 reports
- Burns oil or oil level rises 154 reports
- Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 138 reports
- Engine rattles or ticks 57 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 48 reports
- Loses power when accelerating 48 reports
- Turbo failure or loss of boost 35 reports
- Doors, latches or locks fail 30 reports
- Engine leaks oil 30 reports
- Delay or no response when I press the gas 27 reports