Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Hyundai Tucson
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Hyundai Tucson has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,096 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V727000 Engine Damage May Cause Stall or Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V543000 ABS Unit may cause Engine Compartment Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V842000 Trailer Brakes May Stay Illuminated NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 603 complaints
- Power Train 294 complaints
- Unknown or Other 138 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 88 complaints
- Electrical System 85 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 76 complaints
Of the 1,096 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 26 a fire; across all 1,096 complaints, owners report 14 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Hyundai Tucson has a below-average reliability rating primarily due to a large number of engine and powertrain complaints, alongside significant recalls affecting key systems. Limited data makes specific predictions challenging.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Unknown | $3,000–$7,000 | very common |
| powertrain | Unknown | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| brake control module | Unknown | $800–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- tire rotations
- brake pad replacements
- coolant flush
- transmission fluid change
- serpentine belt inspection
- battery replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- engine knocking noises
- delayed acceleration
- unusual brake pedal feel
- warning lights on dashboard
- vibrations during driving
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.