The 2017 Hyundai Tucson has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 753,711 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1,445 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
ENGINE21V7270002021-09-1795,515 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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…
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC20V5430002020-09-04652,024 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
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…
TRAILER HITCHES16V8420002016-11-216,172 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
586
3crashes21fires6injuries1deaths
POWER TRAIN
285
5crashes1fires3injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
135
4fires2injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
84
2crashes2injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
81
3crashes5fires2injuries1deaths
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
74
1fires2injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
41
1crashes1fires
SERVICE BRAKES
29
2crashes2fires2injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
19
1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
13
Total complaints1,445
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“While traveling on the highway the car began to lose speed rapidly until coming to a complete stop, no warning lights were present prior.”
“While traveling on the highway the car began to lose speed rapidly until coming to a complete stop, no warning lights were present prior.”
“While traveling on the highway the car began to lose speed rapidly until coming to a complete stop, no warning lights were present prior.”
“I am filing a safety complaint regarding my hyundai vehicle after experiencing a sudden engine failure that appears consistent with known rod bearing and engine defects affecting certain hyundai engines. While driving, my vehicle began making a knocking noise and shortly thereafter suffered…”
“2017 hyundai tucson | vin: [xxx] | mileage: 75,000 I have owned this vehicle for approximately five years and have experienced severe excessive oil consumption for the past two to three years. The issue was first discovered when the vehicle entered protective mode due to critically low oil levels…”
“The engine (connecting rod bearings in the 2.0l nu gdi engine) failed. The vehicle entered limp mode with dtc p1326, then died on the road and the engine seized completely (will not turn by hand when attempted; only clicks on starter). It is currently at first hyundai dealer in [xxx], under repair…”
“Catalytic converter has now failed twice with only 105,000 miles”
“Left rear passenger door latch failure to open either from inside or outside. This is a mechanical failure of the cables operating the latch. A passenger could not easily exit the vehicle in an emergency situation, also there is no way short of breaking the glass to easily access or if necessary…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationDP22003 Opened 2022-09-12 · closed 2023-12-12
Loss of Motive Power
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated July 13, 2022, petitioning the Agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia America, Inc. vehicles…
InvestigationEA21003 Opened 2021-12-22 · closed 2024-02-05
Engine Fires
On March 29, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened two Preliminary Evaluations (PE19-003 on Hyundai and PE19-004 on Kia) to broadly investigate incidents of non-crash fires (regardless of origin or operational status of the vehicle) on various model year Hyundai and Kia vehicles. During the PE…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson as of
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