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2017 Hyundai Tucson engine problems

The 2017 Hyundai Tucson has 603 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 42% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

603

Engine complaints

42%

Share of year

3

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

Tucson engine complaints by model year603 complaints2005: 39 complaints2006: 21 complaints2007: 9 complaints2008: 9 complaints2009: 1 complaints2010: 7 complaints2011: 45 complaints2012: 168 complaints2013: 158 complaints2014: 112 complaints2015: 117 complaints2016: 429 complaints2017: 603 complaints2018: 239 complaints2019: 195 complaints2020: 67 complaints2021: 36 complaints2022: 110 complaints2023: 21 complaints2024: 12 complaints2025: 12 complaints2026: 1 complaints
Tucson engine complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

21V727000EngineSeptember 17, 2021 · 95,515 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

What owners report

“ENGINE FIRE. PULLING INTO OUR DRIVEWAY THE CAR WAS STOPPED IN FRONT OF OUR GARAGE. SMOKE WAS ISSUING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. OPENING THE HOOD REVEALED A FIRE FROM UNDER THE ENGINE TOP COWLING AND ON THE FELT HOOD LINER. A FIRE EXTINGUISHER (A,B,C) IN THE GARAGE WAS USED TO QUICKLY EXTINGUISH THE FIRE.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · October 23, 2017 · fire

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2017 Hyundai Tucson have?

NHTSA has 603 complaints about the 2017 Hyundai Tucson engine — 42% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson engine?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the engine: 21V727000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.