AI Damage2017 Hyundai Tucson: common problems
Owners of the 2017 Hyundai Tucson filed 1,093 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and powertrain. The maker issued 132 service bulletins for this year. We found 1 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 1,093
- involving a crash
- 13
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 132
- YouTube repair videos
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 55% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 27% of all complaints
- 3 Vehicle speed control 8% of all complaints
- 4 Electrical system 8% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel/propulsion system 7% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 4% of all complaints
- 7 Structure 4% of all complaints
- 8 Engine and cooling 2% of all complaints
- Engine: 602 complaints (55% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 7.
- Powertrain: 292 complaints (27% of all), 5 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 17.
- Vehicle speed control: 88 complaints (8% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Electrical system: 85 complaints (8% of all), 4 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 53.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 75 complaints (7% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- petrol
- 1.6 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cylnamed in 22 complaints
- 2 L · petrol · 4 cylnamed in 11 complaints
- automatic, 1-speed
- automatic, 6-speed
- dual-clutch (DCT), 7-speednamed in 105 complaints
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 1,093 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 602 | 3 | 7 |
| Powertrain | 292 | 5 | 17 |
| Vehicle speed control | 88 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 85 | 4 | 53 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 75 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 48 | 2 | 3 |
| Structure | 42 | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and cooling | 17 | 0 | 30 |
| Exterior lighting | 15 | 0 | 2 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| Air bags | 10 | 3 | 5 |
| Visibility | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| Steering | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| Wheels | 5 | 1 | 2 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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.
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.
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 received.
17, 2022 and thieves attempted to take the vehicle after smashing the back passenger window and gaining access. The vehicle alarmed once they either attempted to either open the drivers side door or start the vehicle. Police were called and completed a report on scene. On Nov.
The contact mentioned that she had also experienced a hesitation in speed with the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. No warning lights illuminated on the vehicle. There were no injuries reported. No police report was filed.
The transmission slipped when I try to change lines from the right to the left to turn left into a parking lot. I slow down to look if no one was coming, and whennI try to accelerate the transmission slipped the car behind me speed up to pass me thats when I lost power and my vehicle stop and they hit my car.
The contact stated that the transmission slipped and the vehicle jerked violently sometimes. On one occasion, in a shopping plaza parking lot, the vehicle jerked violently, the steering wheel seized, and the vehicle accelerated on its own.
At times the vehicle surges when I step on the accelerator and other times the rpms swing way up and the vehilce lags creating a dangerous situation when trying to change lanes on the highway at faster speeds.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 26 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 1% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Tucson has 425 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 1,093, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil…
Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this…
- Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil…
Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition…
- Some Tucson (TL) vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine may exhibit a continued DTC P132600 after an ECM…
Some Tucson (TL) vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine may exhibit a continued DTC P132600 after an ECM logic update has been performed per TSB 24-01-068H, Engine Monitoring Logic (Service Campaign 966). This bulletin…
- Certain vehicles may exhibit excessive paint peeling or bubbling of the primer/paint film on the exterior…
Certain vehicles may exhibit excessive paint peeling or bubbling of the primer/paint film on the exterior metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and tailgate/trunk. This warranty extension…
- Certain Hyundai vehicles with exterior white paint may exhibit peeling or bubbling on metal body panels
hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and tailgate/trunk. The paint warranty coverage for affected vehicles has been extended to 10 years/unlimited miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of…
- Some Hyundai vehicles with exterior white paint may exhibit peeling or bubbling on metal body panels
hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and tailgate/trunk. The paint warranty coverage for affected vehicles has been extended to 10 years/unlimited miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of…
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co…
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety…
- This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehicle’s…
This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from TSB 22-01-023H-2 (DTC P1326 – Engine Bearing Inspection/Engine Replacement) or the…
- This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehicle’s…
This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from TSB 22-01-023H (DTC P1326 – Engine Bearing Inspection/Engine Replacement) or the latest…
- Certain Santa Fe (TMA), Santa Fe Sport (AN), Sonata (LFA), and Tucson (TL) vehicles equipped with Theta II…
Certain Santa Fe (TMA), Santa Fe Sport (AN), Sonata (LFA), and Tucson (TL) vehicles equipped with Theta II engines may exhibit elevated engine-out emissions.
- Upon customer's request ONLY, the Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 25-01-089H provides the service…
Upon customer's request ONLY, the Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 25-01-089H provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and two anti-theft decals on the front…
NHTSA lists 132 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Tucson?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, powertrain, vehicle speed control. Total complaints: 1,093. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (26%), stalls while driving (18%), oil leak or consumption (16%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson?
NHTSA lists 132 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2017 Hyundai Tucson from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2017 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.