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    Hyundai Tucson

    EPA MPG: 23 mpg

    RECALL ALERT:
    There are 3 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

    Reliability

    Overall Reliability

    We expect the 2025 Tucson will have about average reliability when compared to the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2022, 2023 and 2024 models.

    The 2017 Hyundai Tucson has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA. View Recalls
    Most Common Trouble Spots
    Common Trouble Spot
    Common Trouble Spot

    Owner Reported Trouble Spots

    The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2017 Hyundai Tucson owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

    Engine Major

    Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.

    What Owners Say

    Engine rebuild or replacement

    "Loud engine knock, likely one or more rods knocking. Metal in engine upon inspection. Short-block replaced under optional extended warranty at 45000 miles."

    Anonymous A., KY (2017 Hyundai Tucson Limited 1.6-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    "The vehicle would not accelerate over roughly 30ish miles an hour without stalling. I could only go short distances."

    Anonymous A., IL (2017 Hyundai Tucson Sport 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

    "Engine seals leaked oil. Hyundai tried fixing but it's a known issue and was covered under warranty."

    Anonymous A., PA (2017 Hyundai Tucson Sport 1.6-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    "Engine lost power and ran roughly."

    Anonymous A., WI (2017 Hyundai Tucson SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)
    Turbo or supercharger

    "The turbo failed, it took the dealer 7 weeks to fix. First the parts were not available, then they were the wrong parts, then the right parts but the tech installed it wrong, then they had to order more parts, then the engine computer failed, had to order it, The car is nice, but service not the best."

    Anonymous A., CO (2017 Hyundai Tucson Limited 1.6-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    "It was burning oil causing the oil light to come on. It also cause problems with the Turbo Charge. Manufacture repaired it under warranty, 50,000 miles in December 2023."

    Anonymous, CA (2017 Hyundai Tucson Sport 1.6-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    Brakes

    Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.

    What Owners Say

    Calipers

    "had to replace three"

    Anonymous, MI (2017 Hyundai Tucson Limited 1.6-L 4 Cyl turbo)
    Master cylinder

    "the car needed replacement rotors and discs"

    Anonymous A., NJ (2017 Hyundai Tucson Limited 1.6-L 4 Cyl turbo)
    Premature brake wear

    "Around 30,000 miles, stopping distance increased"

    Anonymous, MI (2017 Hyundai Tucson Limited 1.6-L 4 Cyl turbo)
    Rotors

    "start time not remembered, it was constant until dealer worked on it, resolved at dealer service"

    Anonymous A., NJ (2017 Hyundai Tucson Limited 1.6-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    Electrical Accessories

    Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.

    What Owners Say

    Keyless entry

    "After running the Tuscon through a Caliber Car Wash location, I noticed the push button on the driver-side door handle was loose. It still worked, so I left it in place until I could get it into the shop. When I checked with the dealer I was told the entire mechanism had to be replaced, and the parts were not locally available. The replacement items were ordered, and the door still locked and unlocked using the keyless fob. When the parts arrived they were installed, and everything has worked well. The biggest concern was the cost. Just over $500."

    Anonymous, TX (2017 Hyundai Tucson Limited 1.6-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    "The sensor on the driver side door handle burnout. Stop working. Replacement under warranty."

    Anonymous, CA (2017 Hyundai Tucson Sport 1.6-L 4 Cyl turbo)
    Other electrical system problem

    "2 problems. Rear passenger windows would not go up from driver control panel and rear hatch latch would not open."

    Anonymous, ON (2017 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

    Transmission Major

    Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.

    What Owners Say

    Transmission rebuild or replacement

    "This car is a nightmare. Car shut off last year while driving. My brother has the same exact car and has needed 3 new engine repairs"

    Anonymous A., MD (2017 Hyundai Tucson SE 1.6-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    "I only had a few sporadic instances when the car seemed to not find gear for a few seconds. Then one day I tried to back out of a parking spot and there was no reverse. I was able to drive home with limited gears after I pushed the car out of it's parking spot. After than it was a complete clutch and transmission replacement (cheaper than a rebuild the dealer said. I bought my car used so warranty did not cover this."

    Anonymous, KY (2017 Hyundai Tucson Limited 1.6-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    "notorious problems with the transmission on this model. CR should not recommend Hyundai's"

    Anonymous, TN (2017 Hyundai Tucson Limited 1.6-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    Engine Minor

    Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Engine computer

    "Car has issues with shutting off completely"

    Anonymous A., MD (2017 Hyundai Tucson SE 1.6-L 4 Cyl turbo)
    Oil leaks

    "Started at 100000 looses oil.Dealer cannot find the problem"

    Anonymous, KS (2017 Hyundai Tucson Sport 1.6-L 4 Cyl turbo)
    Other minor engine problem

    "Excess oil consumption. Burning a quart of oil every 4 weeks miles driven was under 1K"

    Anonymous, NY (2017 Hyundai Tucson SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

    Paint And Trim

    Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.

    What Owners Say

    Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling)

    "Paint is chipping on the hood."

    Anonymous A., MA (2017 Hyundai Tucson 1.6-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    "paint chips here and there"

    Anonymous, IL (2017 Hyundai Tucson SE 1.6-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    Exhaust

    Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Muffler

    "had loose baffler, replaced under warranty"

    Anonymous, SC (2017 Hyundai Tucson SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)
    Other/unsure

    "Sunroof won't close. Took to dealership and they can't fix the problem, but they did get it closed. Cannot open it again for fear that it won't close."

    Anonymous, GA (2017 Hyundai Tucson Limited Unsure)

    Body Hardware

    Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.

    What Owners Say

    Door handle

    "had to be replaced , electronic malfunction"

    Anonymous, IL (2017 Hyundai Tucson SE 1.6-L 4 Cyl turbo)
    Seat controls - power

    "switch malfunction, replaced under extended warranty"

    Anonymous, SC (2017 Hyundai Tucson SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

    In-car Electronics

    Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.

    What Owners Say

    In-dash navigation system (GPS)

    "When requesting directions to a specific destination, the built in GPS system rarely gives the quickest route and sometimes steers you to a much longer route causing you to ad much more driving time to your destination."

    Anonymous, FL (2017 Hyundai Tucson Limited 1.6-L 4 Cyl turbo)
    Voice control commands

    "When asking to call a specific contact, it either pulls up a wrong contact or provides a full list of contacts, not including the contact requested."

    Anonymous, FL (2017 Hyundai Tucson Limited 1.6-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    Fuel System/Emissions

    Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.

    What Owners Say

    Other emissions/fuel system problem

    "It stutters when accelerating. Purportedly it was supposed to be covered in the suit. It was not. I was in an accident becasue it would not accelerate."

    Anonymous, NV (2017 Hyundai Tucson SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

    Climate System

    AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.

    What Owners Say

    Automatic climate control

    "The actuator that switches between cold air and hot air went out for the drivers side. This fairly common from what I'm told. That don't last much past 100k miles. And they're sometimes difficult to get at which can be a costly repair."

    Anonymous, TN (2017 Hyundai Tucson Limited 1.6-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    Transmission Minor

    Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Transmission sensor or solenoid

    "The CVT starts out a smooth shifting transmission, until the solenoid starts acting up, then it is a very bad transmission, getting the dealer to test drive and fix was a major issue."

    Anonymous A., CO (2017 Hyundai Tucson Limited 1.6-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    Engine Cooling

    Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating.

    Noises And Leaks

    Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.

    Steering And Suspension

    Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

    Drive System

    Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.

    Engine Electrical

    Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start.

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    Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories. NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
    Recalls
    PROVIDED BY
    ENGINE
    Sep 17, 2021
    A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    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.
    What should you do:
    Dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners were notified of the defect on November 16, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 209.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 21V727000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 95515
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    Sep 04, 2020
    An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
    Summary:
    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 cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
    What should you do:
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HECU fuse. For 2019-2021 model years, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software will also be updated. Recall repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 195.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 20V543000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 652024
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, TRAILER HITCHES
    Nov 21, 2016
    If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    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 harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
    What should you do:
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accessory trailer hitch wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 153.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 16V842000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 6172
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