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The 2017 Hyundai Tucson is a small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicle covered by 7 EPA fuel-economy configurations. In NHTSA's records it has accumulated 1,093 owner complaints and 3 recall campaign(s). Of those complaints, 13 report a crash and 26 report a fire; 12 complaints report injuries totalling 14 injured people, and 1 deaths are recorded across all complaints for this model-year. The single most-reported component is Engine, named in 602 complaints (55.1% of the total). The sections below reproduce the underlying records in full: crash-test ratings, every recall campaign with its NHTSA campaign number, complaint counts by component, and EPA fuel-economy figures for each configuration.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA tested the 2017 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD under its 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Ratings run from 1 to 5 stars; "Not rated" means NHTSA did not publish a score for that test for this variant.
| Test | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash — overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash — driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash — passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — overall | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — driver | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side pole crash | ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover resistance | ★★★★☆ |
NHTSA also rated other 2017 Hyundai Tucson variants: 2017 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD — 5★ overall. The table above shows the most completely rated variant.
Electronic stability control was fitted as standard equipment on the tested variant, and NHTSA records no safety recall investigation rating adjustments for it.
Recall Campaigns (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) that include the 2017 Hyundai Tucson. Each campaign below shows the official NHTSA campaign number, the affected component, and the manufacturer's own summary, consequence and remedy statements as published by NHTSA. To check whether a specific vehicle is covered, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
Campaign 16V842000 — Electrical System:wiring 21/11/2016
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."
Consequence: If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 21V727000 — Engine 17/09/2021
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.
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.
Campaign 20V543000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module 04/09/2020
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.
Consequence: An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: 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.
Owner Complaints (1,093)
Owners have filed 1,093 complaints about the 2017 Hyundai Tucson with NHTSA. Complaint counts are not sales-adjusted — higher-selling vehicles naturally attract more complaints — but the breakdown by component shows where owners report problems most often.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 602 | 55.1% |
| Power Train | 292 | 26.7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 138 | 12.6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 88 | 8.1% |
| Electrical System | 85 | 7.8% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 75 | 6.9% |
| Service Brakes | 48 | 4.4% |
| Structure | 42 | 3.8% |
| Hydraulic | 19 | 1.7% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 1.6% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 15 | 1.4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 15 | 1.4% |
Complaints by Component — Visual
Bar length is proportional to the most-reported component for this model-year (Engine, 602 complaints).
By filing year, complaints peaked in 2023 with 178 filings. Owners filed 1,093 complaints in total across 11 calendar years in the database extract. Complaints involving a crash number 13 and those involving a fire number 26; 12 complaints report at least one injury.
EPA Fuel Economy
The EPA classifies the 2017 Hyundai Tucson as a small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicle and published ratings for 7 configurations (engine, transmission, drive and fuel combinations). Combined fuel economy spans 23–50 MPG; the median configuration returns 25 city / 30 highway / 27 combined MPG. Fuel types covered: Hydrogen, Regular Gasoline.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27.5 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 |
| L -cyl | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | Hydrogen | 50 |
Showing the 5 most common configuration groups of 7 EPA configurations.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls and safety ratings databases and EPA FuelEconomy.gov dataset, accessed October 2026. See our methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2017 Hyundai Tucson have?
NHTSA's complaints database held 1,093 complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson when accessed in October 2026. The most-reported component was Engine with 602 complaints.
How many recalls affect the 2017 Hyundai Tucson?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) covering the 2017 Hyundai Tucson in the data accessed in October 2026, including campaign 16V842000 for Electrical System:wiring.
What is the 2017 Hyundai Tucson's safety rating?
NHTSA gave the tested 2017 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 5 stars for frontal crash, 5 for side crash and 4 for rollover resistance.
What MPG does the 2017 Hyundai Tucson get?
The EPA rated 7 configurations of the 2017 Hyundai Tucson. Combined fuel economy ranges from 23 to 50 MPG, with a median of 27 MPG (median city 25, median highway 30).