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RecallGazette

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 Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2017 Hyundai Tucson2018 Hyundai Tucson
NHTSA complaints1,084396
Recall campaigns31
Service bulletins (TSBs)159166
Investigations21
Crash reports1313
Fire reports269
NCAP overall rating5/55/5
EPA MPG (combined)23–2722–27
Median reported incident mileage30,800 mi37,754 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHyundai TucsonHyundai Tucson
Engine594243
Power Train289101
Electrical System8327
Vehicle Speed Control8716
Fuel/propulsion System7522
Structure428
Service Brakes2921
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1920

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling20256
Hesitation / surging16238
Check engine light14954
Oil consumption13957
Clunking / rattling7719
Loss of power7532
Vibration / shaking6114
Misfire / rough idle300

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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.