Reliability, what owners report, and what it costs to keep.
AVOIR's read: the numbers are mixed and the complaint record is worth reading before you commit.
Owners have filed 983 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell, and it carries no recalls. These are owner allegations rather than confirmed defects, but the pattern of what people complain about is the most useful signal a used buyer has.
| Area | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 352 | 36% |
| Power train | 161 | 16% |
| Unknown or other | 68 | 7% |
| Power train | 37 | 4% |
| Structure | 29 | 3% |
| Power train | 20 | 2% |
| Vehicle speed control | 20 | 2% |
| Electrical system | 17 | 2% |
| Vehicle speed control | 16 | 2% |
| Unknown or other | 16 | 2% |
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint records, trimmed for length.
This unresolved issue has created serious safety risks. On two separate occasions, my vehicle lost power while crossing the Leo Frigo Bridge in Green Bay—an extremely dangerous scenario for both my family and other drive
NHTSA complaint: Power train
In April of 2023 while driving I heard a pop noise and my engine started smoking. A connecting rod had broke in half and went through my oil tank. My 2017 Hyundai Tucson had only 54k miles. I was denied warranty and my v
NHTSA complaint: Engine
The turbocharger on my 2017 Hyundai Tucson 1.6T has failed three times within one year. Most recently, the dealership diagnosed the turbo’s wastegate actuator as being completely open, resulting in severe power loss and
NHTSA complaint: Engine
Seat belt is coming a part driver side burning oil to the point needs a new catalytic converter
NHTSA complaint: Seat belts
I own a 2017 Hyundai Tucson with the 1.6L turbocharged engine. My vehicle is experiencing serious and potentially dangerous engine issues, including knocking, loss of power while driving, sudden engine stalling, and low
NHTSA complaint: Engine
The vacuum pump cap was diagnosed as the issue. All the lights came on the dash. I lost power steering and speedometer. There has been recalls for other years.
NHTSA complaint: Unknown or other
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the transmission failed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was d
NHTSA complaint: Engine and engine cooling
My door to drivers side only fully unlocks from the inside. When my door is locked it now requires me to climb through another door of my car and pop open the drivers door. If I were to get in an accident people wouldn’t
NHTSA complaint: Unknown or other
| Reliability raw | 55 | average |
|---|---|---|
| Longevity est. | 67 | good |
| Maintenance | 84 | excellent |
| Depreciation | 79 | good |
| Performance | 55 | average |
| Efficiency | 76 | good |
Percentile ranks against other SUVs in the catalog.
What stands behind each score for this car:
Owners have filed 983 complaints with NHTSA for this model-year, and engine is the most reported area with 352 of them (36%). No recalls are on record for it.
AVOIR scores its reliability 55/100 (average) from NHTSA recall campaigns and complaint density. That figure is a raw complaint count, not yet adjusted for sales volume, so a high-volume model scores worse than it deserves.
AVOIR scores its longevity 67/100, but that figure is an estimate built from the powertrain and the brand's record, not a measurement. A 2017 car has no 200,000-mile population to observe yet, so treat it as a prior rather than evidence.
AVOIR's read: be careful, because the numbers are mixed and the complaint record is worth reading before you commit. Its overall ownership score is 69/100. Condition, mileage and service history still matter more than any score, so get a pre-purchase inspection on the specific car.
Sources: NHTSA recalls and complaints, EPA fuel economy, IIHS awards, and live market listings. A score describes a model-year, not the individual car in front of you. Get a pre-purchase inspection.