2017 Hyundai Tucson engine and engine cooling problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2017 Hyundai Tucson — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact stated that oil was frequently added to the engine. The vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where…”
filed Jun 22, 2026
“The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds or accelerating from idle, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine. While accelerating from idle, the vehicle failed to exceed 30 MPH, requiring that the driver slowly accelerate and gradually…”
filed Jan 5, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Tucson years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Tucson | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 Tucson | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 Tucson | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Tucson | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 Tucson | 8 | 2% |
| 2016 Tucson | 10 | 1% |
| 2015 Tucson | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 Tucson | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 Tucson | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 Tucson | 10 | 4% |
| 2011 Tucson | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 Tucson | 4 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Hyundai Tucson
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.