2017 Hyundai Tucson: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2017 Hyundai Tucson? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 1,060 complaints, with Engine Problems as the top reported area.
2017 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 5 2017 Hyundai Tucson trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 5 trims analysed.
2017 Hyundai Tucson Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2017 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
16.2% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
16.2% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2017 Hyundai Tucson has 1,060 owner complaints, 13 crash-related complaints, and 3 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Engine Problems. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Hyundai
- Model
- Tucson
- Model year
- 2017
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 1,060
- Crash-related complaints
- 13
- Safety recall campaigns
- 3
- Top reported component
- Engine Problems
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 27
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 25 / 30
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Electric range (miles)
- 265
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2017 Hyundai Tucson Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Uncategorized Issues
Complaint patterns center on Engine Problems, Transmission / Drivetrain, Uncategorized Issues. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2017 Hyundai Tucson?
The 2017 Hyundai Tucson shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2017 Hyundai Tucson
Inspection Focus
- Request service records for engine and transmission repairs.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Have a mechanic inspect the engine and transmission before purchase.
- Check for any history of unintended acceleration incidents.
Before You Close the Deal
- Request service records for engine and transmission repairs.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Have a mechanic inspect the engine and transmission before purchase.
- Check for any history of unintended acceleration incidents.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2017 Hyundai Tucson, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson are heavily concentrated in the engine and transmission/drivetrain components, with a smaller number of reports related to unintended acceleration and electrical faults. The data suggests potential issues in these areas, though the confidence level is low due to the limited scope of one model year.
- Engine Problems account for the largest share of complaints among the 2017 model year.
- Transmission/Drivetrain issues are the second most reported component.
- Unintended Acceleration and Electrical Faults each have fewer than 100 complaints.
- Engine Problems
- Transmission/Drivetrain
- Unintended Acceleration
All 2017 Hyundai Tucson Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 594 | 3 | 21 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 286 | 5 | 2 | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 132 | — | 4 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 84 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 83 | 4 | 5 | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 72 | — | 1 | — | |
| Brake System | 48 | 2 | 3 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 41 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Hydraulic | 19 | — | 1 | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 10 | 3 | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Carry Handle | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Shell | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Base | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
The vehicle has a difficult time turning over when cranking, the RPMs are sticking and the car periodically shuts off at red lights. Several warning lights pop up when it won't crank and then other warnings when the car just completely shuts off at red lights. I drive the interst…
My Hundai Tuscon 2017 was making a whurring sound on the highway, at which time my RPM's were not going over 3. As I was looking for places to pull over on the highway, I heard a loud 'pop' and then my engine started smoking and an intense rattling ensued to where I could hear a …
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that after the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a recall repair, there was a burning odor coming from the vehicle, with white smoke from the tailpipe. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The …
Knocking noise in motor and metal flakes in the oil. Called local dealership. They report no recalls for this issue.
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine made a ticking sound. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V543000 (Service Brakes, …
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. There was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer…
the door latches are no longer opening the doors from the inside of the vehicle. This started with the passenger rear and now is effecting the drivers door. The only way to get out of the vehicle is to crawl over the seat to get to a door that is still operational. No warni…
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle and driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally loud grumbling sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle unexpec…
To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally escalate an unresolved safety issue involving my 2017 Hyundai Tucson (VIN: [XXX] ) that has now been ongoing for over two years. I have made repeated attempts to complete a safety recall repair through multiple authorized Hyundai d…
My ABS has been sticking and finally the pad broke off. my car made a squealing noise everytime I drove it. I had parked in my driveway and there was a piece of metal on the ground. I showed it to my son, he took the tire off and said it held my ABS Brake pad on to my Driver sid…
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. My contract lets me go there also. So he checked the dipstick and it was below a quart of oil. H…
On my 2017 Hyundai Tucson, my steering wheel light is illuminated. I took it to the dealership and they said I need a new steering wheel collar. My Hyundai has about 98,000 miles.
On March 10, 2026, my 2017 Hyundai Tucson entered 'Limp Home Mode' while driving, a known safety defect that causes a sudden loss of engine power. Diagnostic testing confirmed error code P1326 (Knock Sensor Detection System - KSDS). Despite this vehicle being covered under the Th…
This car has major oil consumption that affects the engine and catalytic converter. This can cause engine damage and stalls in driving that affect safety on the roads because the car doesn't accelerate properly. There were no warning signals to indicate this being a problem with …
While driving my vehicle, the engine RPM suddenly revved very high, and the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. A warning messaged appeared stating "Transmission too hot stop safely." I was driving up a hill when this happened. I pulled over and turned the vehicle off for about two …
The contact's wife owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. 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 …
While driving on the interstate at highway speed, my 2017 Hyundai Tucson lost power without any warning lights or prior symptoms. The vehicle experienced an immediate loss of propulsion while I was traveling in traffic, creating a dangerous situation because surrounding vehicles …
I purchased this car from drive time, and when told about a possible recall on the engine i asked about it. We were told that the issue had been resolved. Not even 10 minutes after driving it off the lot the engine started misfiring, we had done a test drive prior to purchasing t…
Car engine seized and lost ALL power going 60mph down the highway at night with my child in the back seat. I have poured quarts and quarts of oil in this vehicle because it burns oil at an alarming rate until it eventually runs dry and the engine seizes. This is extremely dangero…
Purchased used via Carvana in Sept 2025, check engine light came on while driving it home indicating a pre-existing mechanical defect. We submitted the claim through Silver Rock (Carvana's warranty company) and brought to their approved mechanic. The recommended the following re…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson.
2017 Hyundai Tucson Recalls
3 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson. 3 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2017 Hyundai Tucson Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2017 Hyundai Tucson reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 1,060 owner complaints, 13 crash-related complaints, and 3 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2017 Hyundai Tucson shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Tucson?▾
#1: Engine Problems (594 complaints). #2: Transmission / Drivetrain (286 complaints). #3: Uncategorized Issues (132 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Hyundai Tucson?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2017 Hyundai Tucson?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2017 Hyundai Tucson, NHTSA complaints include 13 crash-related reports and 26 fire reports out of 1,060 total complaints. 12 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2017 Hyundai Tucson have any recalls?▾
Yes. 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2017 Hyundai Tucson. A major recall area is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. 3 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2017 Hyundai Tucson?▾
The 2017 Hyundai Tucson shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Engine Problems during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Tucson reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.