Model year 2017 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2017 Hyundai Tucson: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Hyundai Tucson at 23–50 mpg combined across 7 versions. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 1,094 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

23–50

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Hyundai dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 Hyundai Tucson recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson, newest first.

Engine

NHTSA 21V727000 Reported Sep 17, 2021

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 209)
Units affected: 95,515 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Control unit/module

NHTSA 20V543000 Reported Sep 4, 2020 Park outside

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 195)
Units affected: 652,024 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Trailer hitches and 1 more component

NHTSA 16V842000 Reported Nov 21, 2016

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 153)
Components: Trailer hitches; Electrical system: Wiring
Units affected: 6,172 (estimate)
Problem: 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."
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 Hyundai Tucson fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 Hyundai Tucson EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Tucson AWD	1.6L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	24/28/25 mpg	$2,700	355
Tucson AWD	2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	21/26/23 mpg	$2,900	388
Tucson Eco AWD	1.6L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	25/30/27 mpg	$2,500	333
Tucson Eco FWD	1.6L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	26/32/28 mpg	$2,400	317
Tucson Fuel Cell	fcv	Single-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Hydrogen	49/51/50 mpg	—	0
Tucson FWD	1.6L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	25/30/27 mpg	$2,500	334
Tucson FWD	2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	23/30/26 mpg	$2,600	342

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 Hyundai Tucson crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 Hyundai Tucson NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2017 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell SUV FWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	No
2017 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	16.2%	Optional
2017 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	15.5%	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 Hyundai Tucson owner complaints

Owners have filed 1,094 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Hyundai Tucson, most recently on Oct 23, 2026. 13 mention a crash, 26 a fire, 14 injured people and 1 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Hyundai Tucson complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Engine	602
Power train	289
Unknown or other	138
Vehicle speed control	85
Electrical system	83
Fuel/propulsion system	75
Structure: Body	41
Service brakes	29
Service brakes, hydraulic	19
Engine and engine cooling	13

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Hyundai Tucson model years

Hyundai Tucson by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2026 Tucson	26–38 mpg	6	99	5/5
2025 Tucson	26–38 mpg	7	450	5/5
2024 Tucson	25–38 mpg	4	152	5/5
2023 Tucson	25–38 mpg	2	182	5/5
2022 Tucson	26–38 mpg	3	506	5/5
2021 Tucson	23–25 mpg	1	80	5/5
2020 Tucson	23–25 mpg	1	179	5/5
2019 Tucson	23–26 mpg	1	385	5/5
2018 Tucson	22–27 mpg	1	399	5/5
2016 Tucson	23–50 mpg	5	1,626	5/5
2015 Tucson	22–50 mpg	2	229	4/5

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Other 2017 Hyundai models

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Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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