2017 Hyundai Tucson problems
Owners have filed 1,456 complaints about the 2017 Hyundai Tucson with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 40.6% of them — the clear leader, ahead of power train at 19.9%.
Complaints1,456
Crashes23
Fires38
Injuries24
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Engine 40.6% · 591
Power train 19.9% · 290
Unknown or other 9.4% · 137
Vehicle speed control 6.0% · 87
Electrical system 5.8% · 84
Fuel/propulsion system 5.2% · 75
Structure 2.9% · 42
Service brakes 2.0% · 29
Severity
Of those complaints, 23 describe a crash, 38 describe a fire, 24 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 17 model years of the Hyundai Tucson in this data, 2017 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2016 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 391 in the last three years against 644 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 23,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Engine failure at highway speed. Put family/children and myself at risk on an interstate when engine failed with no warning no CEL..after previously making complaints to Hyundai dealership for multiple engine problems burning excessive oil, excessive back pressure, oil leaks..dealer assured us no issues even after informing them we would be driving the vehicle on an extended trip. Left us stranded 5 hours from home.. Engine
Engine knock, called multiple dealers⦠told it sounds like connected bearing engine issue, and itâs due to blow, try to make it here, if light comes on for engine.. stop do not touch car it will blow. Drove slowly to swap for a rental on highway as told. Engine blew as engine light flashed, car got louder, smoke came out of car, and a piece from engine blew underneath to behind my car on highway. VERY TRAUMATIC. Engine
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V727000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer had yet to be notified about the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Engine
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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