Model year
2017 Hyundai Tucson
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 1,093 complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 1 recall marked park outside. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (602), POWER TRAIN (288), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (138). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 23–50 mpg combined and 49 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,400–$2,900, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2005 185 complaints
- 2006 135 complaints
- 2007 65 complaints
- 2008 43 complaints
- 2009 18 complaints
- 2010 59 complaints
- 2011 124 complaints
- 2012 255 complaints
- 2013 266 complaints
- 2014 202 complaints
- 2015 229 complaints
- 2016 1,625 complaints
- 2017 1,093 complaints
- 2018 399 complaints
- 2019 385 complaints
- 2020 179 complaints
- 2021 80 complaints
- 2022 386 complaints
- 2023 135 complaints
- 2024 99 complaints
- 2025 291 complaints
- 2026 63 complaints
Recalls
21V727000 · Sep 17, 2021
ENGINE
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.
20V543000 · Sep 4, 2020
Park outsideSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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…
16V842000 · Nov 21, 2016
TRAILER HITCHES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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…
Complaints
1,093 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 13, fire flag on 26, injury field 14, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21003 | Engine Fires · ENGINE | Dec 22, 2021 | Feb 5, 2024 |
| DP22003 | Loss of Motive Power · ENGINE | Sep 12, 2022 | Dec 12, 2023 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Cell SUV FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.162 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.155 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson FWD · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 30 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Tucson FWD · 1.6L · Automatic (AM7) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 30 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Tucson Eco FWD · 1.6L · Automatic (AM7) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 32 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| Tucson AWD · 2L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 26 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Tucson AWD · 1.6L · Automatic (AM7) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 28 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Tucson Eco AWD · 1.6L · Automatic (AM7) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 30 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Tucson Fuel Cell · Automatic (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive | Hydrogen · FCV | 49 | 51 | 50 | 49.0 | 265 | — |
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