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Model Year Problem Record

Hyundai Tucson 2017 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

1,095Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
61Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine620 complaints

620 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V727000.

Power Train294 complaints

294 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other138 complaints

138 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control88 complaints

88 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System86 complaints

86 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System77 complaints

77 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes48 complaints

48 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V543000.

Vehicle Structure42 complaints

42 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

16V842000Reported November 21, 2016 - 6,172 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer Hitches and Towing. Recall covering the trailer hitches and towing system, reported to NHTSA on November 21, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 6,172 vehicles across all affected models.

20V543000Reported September 4, 2020 - 652,024 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 4, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 652,024 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory
21V727000Reported September 17, 2021 - 95,515 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on September 17, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 95,515 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP22003Opened September 12, 2022 - Closed December 12, 2023

Loss of Motive Power. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21003Opened December 22, 2021 - Closed February 5, 2024

Engine Fires. Resulted in recall campaign 23V877.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20165
201756
201892
2019100
202044
2021154
2022151
2023178
2024124
2025124
202667
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.