2017 Hyundai Tucson reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,438
- 963 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 583 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 23 reported crashes · 24 injuries · 2 deaths · 38 fires
What owners report fails — 2017 Hyundai Tucson
- ENGINE 583
- POWER TRAIN 285
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 135
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 83
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 81
3 recalls on record for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson
- NHTSA 21V727000 · 2022 · ENGINE A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 20V543000 · 2020 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACT An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
- NHTSA 16V842000 · 2017 · TRAILER HITCHES If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a c
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2017 Hyundai Tucson
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Open TCO calculatorThese 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 2017 Hyundai Tucson 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. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
NHTSA has 1,438 consumer complaints on record for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (583 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2017 Hyundai Tucson units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Tucson?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (583), power train (285), unknown or other (135), vehicle speed control (83). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2017 Hyundai Tucson?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.