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2017 Hyundai Tucson recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 1,092
Latest campaign: Sep 17, 2021

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Engine	1	–	Sep 17, 2021	21V727000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	1	Sep 4, 2020	20V543000
Electrical system	1	–	Nov 21, 2016	16V842000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 17, 2021Latest campaign


Sep 17, 202121V727000	Engine A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V727000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Tucson and Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which can result in engine damage. Risk A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners were notified of the defect on November 16, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 209. Campaign NHTSA 21V727000 · Sep 17, 2021
Sep 4, 202020V543000	Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 20V543000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) could corrode internally and cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire. Risk An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash. Remedy Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HECU fuse. For 2019-2021 model years, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software will also be updated. Recall repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 195. Campaign NHTSA 20V543000 · Sep 4, 2020
Nov 21, 201616V842000	Electrical system: wiring If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V842000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015, to November 14, 2016, and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 28, 2015, to November 14, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Risk If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accessory trailer hitch wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 153. Campaign NHTSA 16V842000 · Nov 21, 2016

Sep 17, 202121V727000

Engine

A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V727000

What's wrong: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Tucson and Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which can result in engine damage.
Risk: A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners were notified of the defect on November 16, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 209.
Campaign: NHTSA 21V727000 · Sep 17, 2021

Sep 4, 202020V543000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module

An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.

Park outside, away from structures

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V543000

What's wrong: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) could corrode internally and cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Risk: An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HECU fuse. For 2019-2021 model years, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software will also be updated. Recall repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 195.
Campaign: NHTSA 20V543000 · Sep 4, 2020

Nov 21, 201616V842000

Electrical system: wiring

If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V842000

What's wrong: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015, to November 14, 2016, and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 28, 2015, to November 14, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accessory trailer hitch wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 153.
Campaign: NHTSA 16V842000 · Nov 21, 2016

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component1,092

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

1,092Complaints filed

13Involving a crash

26Involving a fire

14Injuries reported · 1 death

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	601	55	3	21	6
Power train	291	27	5	2	3
Unknown or other	138	13	0	4	2
Vehicle speed control	88	8	3	0	2
Electrical system	84	8	4	5	2
Fuel/propulsion system	75	7	0	1	2
Service brakes	48	4	2	3	2
Structure	42	4	1	1	0
Hydraulic	19	2	0	1	0
Engine and engine cooling	17	2	0	0	0
Latches/locks/linkages	15	1	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	15	1	0	0	0
Air bags	10	1	3	0	2
Steering	7	1	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	7	1	1	0	3

14 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Tucson, Tucson Fuel Cell.

Latest reports

Engine
“engine failure even though this car has always had oil changes at 110,000 miles. I would like the company to fix this since i am not the first to complain about this. I still have the car parked.”
Filed 10/15/2026 · ODI 11771356
Power train
“The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled and was unable to exceed 30 MPH.”
Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771068
Electrical system
“While going down the highway at around 72 mph , my car went into limp mode. I was unable to accelerate, the brake and wheel locked. And then the engine light began flashing.”
Filed 10/07/2026 · ODI 11769530

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2017 Hyundai Tucson recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Hyundai Tucson have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The most recent, 21V727000 (reported September 17, 2021), concerns engine. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Hyundai Tucson?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 601 complaints out of 1,092 filed with NHTSA (55%). Across all complaints, owners reported 13 crashs and 26 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Hyundai Tucson?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.

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