2017 Hyundai Tucson body & structure problems

Related recalls

• Recall 16V842000Nov 21, 20166,172 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · TRAILER HITCHES

  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.

What owners say

1. Filed May 28, 2026MDBody & Structure

   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 extricate the passenger in an emergency situation. As evidenced from online searches and forums this failure is all too common and has been addressed with a narrow set of vehicles…

   NHTSA complaint #11740708 · source
2. Filed Mar 25, 2026MABody & Structure

   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 when you pull on the handle. Will be making an appointment with a local dealer/service dept but given the security concerns this is being reported here as well.

   NHTSA complaint #11726904 · source
3. Filed Sep 18, 202598,000 miNYBody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood independently unlatched, raised up, and shattered the front windshield. No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11688149 · source
4. Filed Jul 10, 2025TNBody & StructureOther / Unknown

   UNKNOWN There is a issue with paint on the car. The paint is white and is chipping on hood, top of car and back of car. The car looks terrible with a cheap paint job.

   NHTSA complaint #11672622 · source
5. Filed Feb 26, 2025AZBody & Structure

   Right rear passenger door will not open when actuating handles inside or outside the vehicle. Unable to remove child or allow passangers safe exit of vehicle. If you pull the handles twice or six times it will sometimes open. Intermittant issue, acuators all appear to work and be in good condition.

   NHTSA complaint #11645172 · source
6. Filed Nov 26, 2024VABody & Structure

   The rear driver's side door will not open, neither with the remote nor manually from both the inside and outside. Without enabling rear passengers to exit the car during an emergency is very much a safety issue. No warning lamps or messages.

   NHTSA complaint #11627537 · source
7. Filed Oct 9, 2024GABody & Structure

   Paint is peeling off of the door handles, the roof, and the mirrors. There is no reason for a 2017 to have this issue. It started 6 months after I bought the car in 2022. I called them Hyundai customer center with no help.

   NHTSA complaint #11618848 · source
8. Filed Jul 21, 2024MOBody & Structure

   UNKNOWN the white paint is peeling off of my car causing it to rust the dealership took pictures and inspected it and started a good will claim and said it should be fixed under that and then came back a month later and said hyundai has now canceled all of there goodwill claims for paint repair

   NHTSA complaint #11603639 · source
9. Filed Jul 15, 2024ILBody & Structure

   This is the second time this year one of the doors refused to open. In May the front passenger door would only open if outside handle was jiggled a few times. Two weeks ago rear door behind driver refuses to open at all - from inside or out! I have small children and this is a safety issue!! I’m terrified either the kids or I will become trapped in an emergency or other unsafe situation. In additional to the emotional impact of this is the financial. The interior door panel…

   NHTSA complaint #11602333 · source
10. Filed May 28, 2024NYBody & Structure

    Door latch assembly failed and will not allow driver side door to be opened after locking. Door must be opened from inside to get in. Both rear doors were already repaired several years ago for same issue under warranty but that has now expired.

    NHTSA complaint #11591008 · source
11. Filed Dec 10, 2023TXBody & StructureEngine

    I bought the car with 83,000 miles 9 months ago. It had engine failure at 104,000. From the beginning the car stalled when trying to accelerate almost got hit several times. The car had major oil consumption issues with no leak. The car died without any warning lights almost causing an accident. I rolled into oil change place. Car was low on oil. It had engine failure.

    NHTSA complaint #11559396 · source
12. Filed Dec 6, 2023FLBody & StructureEngine

    Body - exterior. Door handles stop working and cannot open the doors. Engine - massive oil consumption issue. Having to put in roughly 10 QUARTS of oil in between oil changes, but low oil warning light inside of the cluster also never comes on to let you know if the oil is low.

    NHTSA complaint #11558750 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology