2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON

1400 complaints filed with NHTSA.

1400
Complaints
23
Crashes
38
Fires
20
Injuries
2
Deaths

NHTSA Safety Rating

5/5
Overall
5/5
Front Crash
5/5
Side Crash
4/5
Rollover

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
ENGINE562
POWER TRAIN283
UNKNOWN OR OTHER132
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL81
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM80
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM70
STRUCTURE:BODY39
SERVICE BRAKES28
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC19
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING13
EXTERIOR LIGHTING12
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH12
AIR BAGS10
VISIBILITY/WIPER6
SEATS5

Recalls (3)

16V84200021/11/2016

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 trailer hitch wiring ha

21V72700017/09/2021

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.

20V54300004/09/2020

SERVICE 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 internally and caus

Recent Complaints

20260109FireENGINE

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an abnormal pop sound could be heard coming from the engine. The oil warning light was illuminated. The contact was about to merge to the side of the road when the contact noticed a glow on the underside of the vehicle. The contact then pulled into a parking lot, smoke was emitting from under the hood, and entered the vehicle through the A/C vents, and noticed the flames under the hood. The con

Mileage: 107,000

20250707FireENGINE

On [July 4, 2025], while driving, my vehicle experienced a sudden loss of power followed by smoke and flames coming from the engine compartment. The fire required emergency response and caused significant damage to the vehicle. Thankfully, no one was injured, but the incident posed a serious risk to my safety and others on the road. I had not received any prior warning signs such as engine knocking or warning lights. The fire appears to be directly related to the known defect outlined in Recall

20241010FireENGINE

The contact owned a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle was unoccupied and parked at the residence for a couple of days, he received a call from a neighbor informing that there was a fire at his residence. The contact was not home at the time and upon arrival, he observed the vehicle engulfed in flames. The fire then quickly spread from the vehicle to the stand-alone garage and driveway causing damage. The contact and a neighbor attempted to extinguish the fire but were unsu

Mileage: 110,000

20240303FireFatalENGINE

Car had smoke engine overheating this is the 3rd engine I got sick from the smoke I don’t feel safe in that car

20240303FireFatalELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Car had smoke engine overheating this is the 3rd engine I got sick from the smoke I don’t feel safe in that car

20231226CrashSERVICE BRAKES

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.

20231224CrashAIR BAGS

AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AT UTILITY POLE COLLISION.

20231025CrashPOWER TRAIN

My concern is who is going to pay for the damage to my car? I initiated a claim with Hyundai due to my car malfunctioning at a stoplight, the light turned green and I gently pressed the accelerator and it lurched forward and smashed into the car in front of me. I had taken my car in multiple times telling them the accelerator sticks and hesitates. Each time they told me nothing was wrong with it. I researched online and I found many people were having this same issue with the accelerator in the

20230901FireENGINE

Was driving down the road when it started making a metallic noises then all of a sudden the car sputtered, shot flames and smoke out from underneath the car and metal debris went flying. I had to tow my car to the dealership where they still have it. They said there is a hole in the engine block where a rod was thrown. After this incident we looked more into the problem to find that other Hyundaia have had the same issue. No check engine light came on, the car didn't over heat or anything it was

20230829FireENGINE

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine light illuminated, smoke came from underneath the hood, and a nearby driver signaled and indicated that the vehicle was on fire. The contact stated he immediately drove the vehicle to the shoulder and less than a minute later the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The contact stated that a fire and police report had been filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for investigation

Mileage: 68,000

20230829FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Vehicle caught fire damaging wiring harness. engine has hesitation, AC system was damaged by fire. recall shows electrical system/engine and brakes in recall. Hyandai refused to replace citing missed oil changes. oil was changed regularly but not always at the dealer. These particular problems are exactly what the recall was for, problem is design and manufacturing the oil change issue has no effect. I want these fixed as soon as soon as possible

20230829FireENGINE

Vehicle caught fire damaging wiring harness. engine has hesitation, AC system was damaged by fire. recall shows electrical system/engine and brakes in recall. Hyandai refused to replace citing missed oil changes. oil was changed regularly but not always at the dealer. These particular problems are exactly what the recall was for, problem is design and manufacturing the oil change issue has no effect. I want these fixed as soon as soon as possible

20230817FireUNKNOWN OR OTHER

Vehicle caught fire while driving despite recall fixes. Vehicle was serviced by a dealership a week prior to the incident. While driving the ABS and other lights on the dash starting flashing, the steering was started to go out then smoke started coming into the car vents inside the vehicle. While I was not injured my only saving grace was that I was already in the left lane during rush hour traffic. The vehicle was inspected by both insurance as well as a Hyundai USA representative, the Hyund

20230706FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Faulty wiring on wiring from alternator led to electrical fire

20230706CrashELECTRICAL SYSTEM

My truck was stolen so most likely they messed up my ignition. Before this my lights keep going out every time I replace one a different one goes out. Wheel always going out of air and my truck always jerking when driving or breaking. I am a victim of the “Kia and Hyundai” boys in Baltimore city that’s going around stealing people cars.

20230706CrashENGINE

My truck was stolen so most likely they messed up my ignition. Before this my lights keep going out every time I replace one a different one goes out. Wheel always going out of air and my truck always jerking when driving or breaking. I am a victim of the “Kia and Hyundai” boys in Baltimore city that’s going around stealing people cars.

20230706CrashWHEELS

My truck was stolen so most likely they messed up my ignition. Before this my lights keep going out every time I replace one a different one goes out. Wheel always going out of air and my truck always jerking when driving or breaking. I am a victim of the “Kia and Hyundai” boys in Baltimore city that’s going around stealing people cars.

20230125CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway, the vehicle failed to accelerate despite depressing the accelerator pedal numerous times. The contact then firmly depressed the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle experienced an unintended acceleration at approximately 35 MPH. The vehicle drove into the neighbor's yard and crashed into the neighbor's house. No air bags were deployed. No injuries were sustained, and medical attention was not recei

Mileage: 24,000

20221216FireENGINE

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50-55 mph when the vehicle began smoking from the front end of the vehicle and shortly after began decelerating. The contact coasted to the side of the road where the vehicle stalled. The smoke settled as the vehicle decelerated and stalled. There were no warning. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact noticed there was oil leaking all over the roads from underneath the vehicle. There contact was unsu

Mileage: 63,000

20221216FirePOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50-55 mph when the vehicle began smoking from the front end of the vehicle and shortly after began decelerating. The contact coasted to the side of the road where the vehicle stalled. The smoke settled as the vehicle decelerated and stalled. There were no warning. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact noticed there was oil leaking all over the roads from underneath the vehicle. There contact was unsu

Mileage: 63,000