2017 Hyundai Tucson: recalls and complaints

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1. 21V727000Received 17 Sep 2021. 95,515 units.

   Engine

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Hyundai Motor America. Manufacturer campaign number 209. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Jan 2022.

2. 20V543000Received 4 Sep 2020. 652,024 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip / Control Unit/ModulePark-outside advisory

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Hyundai Motor America. Manufacturer campaign number 195. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Nov 2020.

3. 16V842000Received 21 Nov 2016. 6,172 units.

   Trailer Hitches

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Hyundai Motor America. Manufacturer campaign number 153. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Jan 2017.

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Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 20058
2. 20065
3. 20075
4. 20081
5. 20091
6. 20104
7. 20115
8. 20123
9. 20133
10. 20142
11. 20151
12. 20165
13. 20173
14. 20181
15. 20191
16. 20201
17. 20211
18. 20223
19. 20232
20. 20244
21. 20256
22. 20265

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson?

753,711 units in 3 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Hyundai Tucson have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 36 recall campaigns for the Hyundai Tucson, model years 2005 to 2026. 3 of them name the 2017 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2017 Hyundai Tucson open?

No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.