2017 Hyundai Tucson Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 602about this part
- Share
- 55%of 1,093 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,117miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 602 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Hyundai Tucson, 55% of the 1,093 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,117 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 21 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The turbo went out of it and the dealership said it needed a whole new engine we took it to another place to get second opinion and they said it needed a new turbo, we put that on a year ago and now its bad again. When driving it we noticed it kept loosing power, first time was in the fall of 2019 and just now its started the same thing looking power and engine code with turbo”
NHTSA complaint #11354159, filed 2020-09, 30,000 miles“I was driving on hey do 70 car made a noise dropped to 65 ppl was honking at me I looked in rear view mirror I see sparks coming from bottom of car. I immediately merged to the right turn car off and it started smoking. I have no warning ⚠️ indicators on in car to say something is wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #11398250, filed 2021-02, 130,000 miles“I have around 36,000 miles on my SUV and my engine went out. I was driving home and it started making rug a loud knocking noise. Half way home it died and the oil light flashed but went back off. Car started right back up but knocking sound was still there. Knocking sound occurs when accelerating.”
NHTSA complaint #11413460, filed 2021-04, 37,000 miles“Made appointment to correct recall at the dealership, then 1 week later they said there is currently no remedy to fix the recall. They don't know how long it will take, but will contact me to make a service appointment once they find a remedy. The problem if this recall is not fixed it can cause a fire in the engine. At this time, I was advised to only park outside to prevent a internal combustion in the engine.”
NHTSA complaint #11395852, filed 2021-02, 72,000 miles“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. The fire did not spread beyond the engine compartment.”
NHTSA complaint #11035690, filed 2017-10, 2,808 milesRelated recalls
- 21V727000Sep 17, 2021Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Tucson and Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear…Covers: Hyundai Tucson 2017, Sonata Hybrid 2017
Related service bulletins
- 11038458Oct 8, 2026Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure…
- 11038456Oct 7, 2026Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures…
- 11037434Sep 16, 2026Some Tucson (TL) vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine may exhibit a continued DTC P132600 after an ECM logic update has been performed per TSB 24-01-068H, Engine Monitoring Logic…
- 11030331Mar 26, 2026This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from TSB 22-01-023H-2 (DTC P1326 – Engine Bearing…
- 11030330Mar 26, 2026This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from TSB 22-01-023H (DTC P1326 – Engine Bearing…
- 11029940Mar 4, 2026Certain Santa Fe (TMA), Santa Fe Sport (AN), Sonata (LFA), and Tucson (TL) vehicles equipped with Theta II engines may exhibit elevated engine-out emissions.
- 11006829Aug 19, 2024Hyundai 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…
- 10165455Aug 12, 2019If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a ?Check Engine? light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid…
- 10160102Apr 19, 2019This bulletin provides additional service diagnostic information and repair procedures related to electric A/C compressors equipped in hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 3% |
| 2025 | 12 | 4% |
| 2024 | 14 | 14% |
| 2023 | 23 | 17% |
| 2022 | 115 | 30% |
| 2021 | 39 | 49% |
| 2020 | 73 | 41% |
| 2019 | 201 | 52% |
| 2018 | 244 | 61% |
| 2017 | 602 | 55% |
| 2016 | 424 | 26% |
| 2015 | 120 | 52% |
| 2014 | 110 | 54% |
| 2013 | 156 | 59% |
| 2012 | 160 | 63% |
| 2011 | 40 | 32% |
| 2010 | 7 | 12% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 5 | 12% |
| 2007 | 5 | 8% |
| 2006 | 12 | 9% |
| 2005 | 18 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2017 Hyundai Tucson
292 complaintsOther or unknown
139 complaintsVehicle speed control
88 complaintsElectrical system
85 complaintsFuel system
77 complaintsBrakes
48 complaintsBody and structure
42 complaintsEngine cooling
17 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology