2017 Hyundai Tucson Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

587Engine complaints

54.7%Of all 1,074 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE587 · 54.7%

POWER TRAIN285 · 26.5%

Unspecified / other135 · 12.6%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL84 · 7.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM81 · 7.5%

Share of the 1,074 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Hyundai Tucson overview page.

What owners report

“THE 2017 TUCSON SPORT HAS THE 1.6 TURBO WITH THE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC, ONE NEVER KNOWS IF THE CAR WILL…”NHTSA complaint 11132679 — filed 10/01/2018

“UPON SUPPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL VEHICLE FAILS TO ACCELERATE FROM STANDSTILL CREATING A 2-3 "PAUSE" THAT IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY WHEN ENTERING TRAFFIC, FREEWAYS, ETC…”NHTSA complaint 11123405 — filed 08/30/2018

“WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IN MOTION ON A STREET AND NEEDING TO ACCELERATE, ESPECIALLY WHEN MAKING A TURN, OFTEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL SEEM…”NHTSA complaint 11109933 — filed 07/06/2018

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Hyundai Tucson have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2017 Hyundai Tucson: 587 of 1,074 complaints on file (54.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Hyundai Tucson have in total?

1,074 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 13 involved a crash, 26 involved a fire, 14 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.