2017 Hyundai Tucson Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,093 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2017 Hyundai Tucson, 2% of the 1,093 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Not to long after I purchased the car I have to put oil in the car every 4 to 5 weeks.Sometimes the motor sounds like it’s going to blow.The car slows down and sounds loud.Never once has a oil light turned on.When I checked the oil it doesn’t appear on the stick.”
NHTSA complaint #11544390, filed 2023-09“The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact was topping off the oil weekly. The failure had become more persistent. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle started shaking and was making a knocking sound at the front-end by the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was flashing. The contact coasted to the side of the road and checked the oil level. The oil level was low, and the contact added oil to the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11648935, filed 2025-03, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle there was a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. While inspecting the vehicle it was discovered that the engine oil was extremely low, even though the oil had been recently changed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who initiated an oil consumption test. No further information was available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11477546, filed 2022-08, 75,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that heavy, black smoke would emit from the tailpipe upon the start of the vehicle without warning. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact discovered that the oil level was low. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a diagnostic test was performed, and the diagnostic test showed that the vehicle was consuming excessive amounts of engine oil. The contact was informed to bring the vehicle back to the dealer every 1,000 miles to track the oil consumption. …”
NHTSA complaint #11582195, filed 2024-04, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact stated that oil was frequently added to the engine. The vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The catalytic converter was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was returned to the dealer for inspection, and the catalytic converter was replaced a second time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11745682, filed 2026-06, 86,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10252363Mar 8, 2024Certain 2016-2021MY Tucson (TL) 2.0L vehicles may experience continued DTC P1326 after the ECU update has been performed per TSB 22-01-028H-1 (or later) âENGINE MONITORING…
- 10247189Oct 13, 2023This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
- 10240082Jul 11, 2023A class action lawsuit against Hyundai Motor America (âHMAâ) alleges that certain Hyundai vehicles (âClass Vehiclesâ) were manufactured, marketed, sold, and/or leased…
- 10227320Nov 3, 2022Certain vehicles may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or engine may exhibit abnormal noise, or no crank/no start condition related to…
- 10227317Nov 3, 2022Certain vehicles listed below may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or…
- 10217251Jul 28, 2022Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or…
- 10211675Apr 28, 2022The Powertrain warranty coverage for certain engine repairs and/or replacement where the engine damage or malfunction is related to connecting rod bearing wear, has been extended…
- 10211667Apr 28, 2022Hyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal engine…
- 10211666Apr 28, 2022Certain vehicles listed below may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or…
- 10211664Apr 28, 2022Hyundai is conducting a service campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 8 | 2% |
| 2017 | 17 | 2% |
| 2016 | 10 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 10 | 4% |
| 2011 | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 | 4 | 9% |
| 2007 | 4 | 6% |
| 2006 | 9 | 7% |
| 2005 | 20 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2017 Hyundai Tucson
602 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
292 complaintsOther or unknown
139 complaintsVehicle speed control
88 complaintsElectrical system
85 complaintsFuel system
77 complaintsBrakes
48 complaintsBody and structure
42 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
15 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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