Model year 2017 · Hyundai

2017 Hyundai Tucson recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on September 17, 2021. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: TUCSON.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
21V727000	September 17, 2021	Engine
20V543000	September 4, 2020	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/ModulePark outside
16V842000	November 21, 2016	Electrical System › Wiring

Systems involved: Electrical System (1) · Engine (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Trailer Hitches (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 21V727000Manufacturer no. 209

Engine

Report received by NHTSA: September 17, 2021
Owner notification: January 15, 2022
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 95,515 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: TUCSON

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V727000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V543000Manufacturer no. 195

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA: September 4, 2020
Owner notification: November 2, 2020
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 652,024 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: TUCSON

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V543000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V842000Manufacturer no. 153

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA: November 21, 2016
Owner notification: January 13, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 6,172 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson: May 19, 2015 – September 23, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: TUCSON

Components: Electrical System › Wiring; Trailer Hitches

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V842000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 20, 2021.