2017 Hyundai Tucson structure problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2017 Hyundai Tucson — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Left rear passenger door latch failure to open either from inside or outside. This is a mechanical failure of the cables operating the latch. A passenger could not easily exit the vehicle in an emergency situation, also there is no way short of breaking the glass to easily access or if necessary…”
filed May 28, 2026
“the door latches are no longer opening the doors from the inside of the vehicle. This started with the passenger rear and now is effecting the drivers door. The only way to get out of the vehicle is to crawl over the seat to get to a door that is still operational. No warnings, just doesn't open…”
filed Mar 25, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Tucson years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tucson | 2 | 4% |
| 2025 Tucson | 6 | 2% |
| 2024 Tucson | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 Tucson | 3 | 2% |
| 2022 Tucson | 5 | 1% |
| 2021 Tucson | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 Tucson | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 Tucson | 7 | 2% |
| 2018 Tucson | 8 | 2% |
| 2016 Tucson | 227 | 14% |
| 2015 Tucson | 7 | 3% |
| 2014 Tucson | 2 | 1% |
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.