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KM8J33A28HU••••••2017 Hyundai TUCSON
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2017 Hyundai TUCSON build (30 vs 15).
30on this build
1064on the model
70builds in total
Most reportedEngine 15Power Train 9Vehicle Speed Control 4Structure 2
What owners of this build wrote
EngineAug 2025
NHTSA Complaint – 2017 Hyundai Tucson Oil Consumption, Engine Defect, and Branded Title I am filing this complaint regarding my 2017 Hyundai Tucson, which suffers from abnormal oil consumption and engine problems. In addition, Hyundai Motor Company internally “branded” the title…
Electrical SystemJul 2025
The controls (buttons) on the right side of my steering wheel progressed from slow to respond to completely unresponsive, and then the driver airbag light started coming on. At first it was intermittent, then constant. I didn't expect those two issues to be related but did come…
Power TrainJun 2025
While driving, the vehicle started knocking and jerking, lost power and began to run roughly. The check engine light initially flashed and then turned solid before the vehicle shut off. The next day, I took the vehicle to the dealership for a diagnostic after experiencing…
StructureFeb 2025
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…
Engine And Engine CoolingJun 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud knocking sound coming from the engine, and the contact was unable to keep driving the vehicle. The contact was able to pull the vehicle to the side of the road. The…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KM8J33A28HU367581 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.