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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KM8J3CA42HU••••••2017 Hyundai TUCSON
That is about average for the 2017 Hyundai TUCSON — 15 complaints per build across 70 builds.
17on this build
1053on the model
70builds in total
Most reportedEngine 10Power Train 4Latches/locks/linkages 1Vehicle Speed Control 1
What owners of this build wrote
Seat BeltsJul 2025
Seat belt is coming a part driver side burning oil to the point needs a new catalytic converter
EngineMay 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact became aware of an abnormal knocking sound. No warning lights were…
Vehicle Speed ControlNov 2023
The car does not accelerate from a stopped position and when driving it does not shift or allow acceleration. This is especially an issue on hills or when trying to increase speed on the highway
Unknown Or OtherApr 2023
The rear passenger door will not open making getting my child in and out of the car impossible unless she rides in the front passenger seat even though she’s only 7
Latches/locks/linkagesJul 2021
The doors are not opening. In some instanced both outside and inside the vehicle. The door handles are being pulled, but the door does not open. My wife is having the same issue with her vehicle which is the same make and model, just 1 year older model. This could represent a…
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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 KM8J3CA42HU368288 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.