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2016 Hyundai Tucson vs 2017 Hyundai Tucson

Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.

Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.

2016 Hyundai Tucson

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
2,152
rank #72 of 4,194
Recalls
5
campaigns on record
Top component
Power Train
511 complaints (24%)
Reported harm
23 crashes / 12 injuries
0 deaths; 39 fires

2017 Hyundai Tucson

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
1,438
rank #188 of 4,194
Recalls
3
campaigns on record
Top component
Engine
583 complaints (41%)
Reported harm
23 crashes / 24 injuries
2 deaths; 38 fires

Largest differences in this pair

Complaint gap

714

2017 Hyundai Tucson has the lower raw complaint count

Recall gap

2

2017 Hyundai Tucson vs 2016 Hyundai Tucson

Top component overlap

Different families

Power Train vs Engine

2016 Hyundai Tucson problem mix

  • POWER TRAIN 511
  • ENGINE 418
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 261
  • STRUCTURE:BODY 218
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 209

2017 Hyundai Tucson problem mix

  • ENGINE 583
  • POWER TRAIN 285
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 135
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 83
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 81

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2016 Hyundai Tucson or 2017 Hyundai Tucson?

2017 Hyundai Tucson has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (1,438 vs 2,152). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Does this mean the 2017 Hyundai Tucson is more reliable?

No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.

These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).