The 2017 Hyundai Tucson has a high safety risk profile with 3 recall campaigns and 1,060 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

1,060

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

16V8420002016-21-11

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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."

If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

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21V7270002021-17-09

ENGINE

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.

A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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20V5430002020-04-09

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

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.

An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 1,060 owners have filed complaints about the 2017 Hyundai Tucson. ENGINE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Engine394

02Power Train163

03Unknown Or Other70

04Power Train,engine40

05Structure30

1,060 total across 1 model years (2017–2017)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Hyundai Tucson Fuel Economy

23–50mpg combined

21-49city

26-51hwy

$0-$1,900/yr

Across 7 configurations, the 2017 Hyundai Tucson returns 23–50 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Tucson Fuel Cell - Automatic (A1)

50mpg

Front-Wheel DriveHydrogen

49 city51 hwy~$0/yr10/10 Clean

Tucson Eco FWD - Automatic (AM7)

28mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city32 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

Tucson Eco AWD - Automatic (AM7)

27mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

25 city30 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average

Tucson FWD - Automatic (AM7)

27mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city30 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average

Tucson FWD - Automatic (S6)

26mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city30 hwy~$1,700/yr6/10 Average

Tucson AWD - Automatic (AM7)

25mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

24 city28 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average

Tucson AWD - Automatic (S6)

23mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

21 city26 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2017 Hyundai Tucson

35States

26%in top 3

10% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 35 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

TXTexas

2,86410%

FLFlorida

2,5629%

PAPennsylvania

1,9097%

CACalifornia

1,7326%

GAGeorgia

1,4965%

DEDelaware

1,2124%

NYNew York

1,0904%

ILIllinois

9393%

OHOhio

8913%

NCNorth Carolina

8683%

MOMissouri

8303%

MDMaryland

7763%

DCWashington DC

7633%

NJNew Jersey

7163%

AZArizona

7072%

WAWashington

6642%

COColorado

6262%

NHNew Hampshire

6062%

MNMinnesota

6032%

RIRhode Island

5652%

TN527

OK496

OR494

IN476

MA418

AL408

CT382

WI371

UT354

MI280

NV232

VA224

NE181

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2017.

Buying a 2017 Hyundai Tucson?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2017 Hyundai Tucson a good car to buy?

The 2017 Hyundai Tucson has its strengths and its watch-outs. 3 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report engine as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2017 Hyundai Tucson?

There are 3 documented recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2017 Hyundai Tucson?

You'll get between 23 and 50 MPG combined from the 2017 Hyundai Tucson, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Tucson?

Out of 1,060 owner complaints, engine issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.