Is the 2017 Hyundai Tucson a good car?
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A solid choice if reliability concerns are addressed; consider warranty or detailed inspection on used models.
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Pros
- Good fuel economy for its class
- Spacious interior
- User-friendly infotainment system
Cons
- Dual-clutch transmission can be jerky
- Average power from the base engine
- Some reported reliability issues
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Common problems to watch for
- Transmission hesitations in the dual-clutch transmission models
- Engine stalling in 2.0L models
- Excessive oil consumption reported in some engines
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Active recalls (3)
The 2017 Hyundai Tucson has 3 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — Control Unit/Module (campaign 20V543000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Electrical System — Wiring — 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. …
- Engine — 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.…
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — Control Unit/Module — 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 …
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Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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