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Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

2017 Hyundai Tucson vs 2018 Hyundai Tucson

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2017 Hyundai Tucson2018 Hyundai Tucson
NHTSA complaints1,079387
Recall campaigns31
Service bulletins (TSBs)158165
Investigations21
Crash reports1313
Fire reports269
NCAP overall rating5/55/5
EPA MPG (combined)23–2722–27
Median reported incident mileage30,800 mi36,607 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHyundai TucsonHyundai Tucson
Engine590236
Power Train289100
Electrical System8327
Vehicle Speed Control8716
Fuel/propulsion System7522
Structure428
Service Brakes2921
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1919

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling20251
Hesitation / surging16136
Check engine light14853
Oil consumption13854
Clunking / rattling7718
Loss of power7529
Vibration / shaking6111
Misfire / rough idle290

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.