2017 Hyundai Tucson Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 77about this part
- Share
- 7%of 1,095 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,900miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 77 complaints about the fuel system of the 2017 Hyundai Tucson, 7% of the 1,095 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,900 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Three times in two months I stop at red light or stop sign take off and my Tucson would stalled in the middle of the road and would not go after padding the gas peddle three to four times the car would go then I am worried that another car will run in to me or hit me and some one will get hurt if not killed”
NHTSA complaint #11394873, filed 2021-02, 23,280 miles“The vehicle at times when going from a stop will occasionally totally lose all propulsion for a split second which has caused me to almost be dead in traffic. It is very scary when it happens. I don't know if it is a engine or transmission or fuel problem. I had the problem with a 2014 santa fe. My brother in law has the same problem with the same vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11056979, filed 2017-12, 100 miles“After stopping the vehicle does not respond to the gas pedal, severe lag. I have almost been in 3 accidents in 2 weeks, I am on blood thinners so this presents a life threatening issue for me, I am pursuing all complaint options and looking for a full refund. The car is only 2.5 weeks old and has less than 100 miles on it. The problem is intermittent so you can never be sure when it is going to happen.”
NHTSA complaint #10993196, filed 2017-06, 500 miles“***engine taking too long to start - smart key*** in some cases it takes too long the engine to start. Engine starter is working but is like the injectors are not supplying gasoline to the engine. It could be over 7 to 10 seconds starting the engine until the engine is running. After that I opened the hood and I found some oil stains on the valve cover. Also where the pcv ventilation is it looks like there is some oil vapors coming outside. Engine is the 2.0 gdi (nu engine)”
NHTSA complaint #11197063, filed 2019-04, 32,689 miles“When on any hill (reversing or forward), in heavy bumper to bumper traffic, and in some intermittent situations, the vehicle experiences a loss of power. The scariest part of this is that the car jolts quickly once it finally finds a gear and decides to go. When my car dies because it can't deal with slower bumper to bumper traffic, there's a problem! When I'm trying to backup on a hill and there's an object behind me and I nearly hit it because I can't get the car to go, it's a problem. It's a manufacturers problem that you and they keep ignoring! …”
NHTSA complaint #11387557, filed 2021-01, 30,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10186814Jan 5, 2021This bulletin describes the procedure to evaluate the condition of the Tucson fuel cell stack.
- 10182311Oct 12, 2020This bulletin describes the procedure to assemble the Portable Hydrogen Vent Stack assembly in order to properly vent the vehicle's fuel cell stack.
- 10138242Apr 25, 2018This bulletin provides information related to the FCU (Fuel Cell Control Unit) software update for TUCSON FCEV (LM FCEV) vehicles. This update includes improvement for fuel cell…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 1 | 0% |
| 2024 | 7 | 7% |
| 2023 | 19 | 14% |
| 2022 | 137 | 35% |
| 2021 | 8 | 10% |
| 2020 | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 | 28 | 7% |
| 2018 | 22 | 6% |
| 2017 | 77 | 7% |
| 2016 | 56 | 3% |
| 2015 | 13 | 6% |
| 2014 | 7 | 3% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 2 | 5% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 6 | 4% |
| 2005 | 13 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2017 Hyundai Tucson
603 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
293 complaintsOther or unknown
139 complaintsVehicle speed control
88 complaintsElectrical system
85 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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