How common are electrical problems in the 2017 Hyundai Tucson?

NHTSA lists 93 electrical system complaints for the 2017 Tucson, which is 9% of the 1,086 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson electrical system?

No related recall is listed in the data for the electrical system on the 2017 Tucson.

At what mileage do 2017 Tucson electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2017 Tucson is 30,000 miles.

Have electrical issues caused crashes or fires in the 2017 Tucson?

NHTSA complaint data for the 2017 Tucson's electrical system includes 4 crashes, 5 fires, and 2 injuries.

2017 Hyundai Tucson Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 93 electrical system complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson, 9% of its 1,086 total complaints for the year. These include 4 crashes and 5 fires, with a median failure mileage of 30,000 miles. No related recall is listed for this component.

Electrical System complaints: 93; 9% of 1,086
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 5
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 30,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Some owners report sudden loss of engine power or failure to accelerate while driving, in a few cases leading to a collision.
Several complaints describe a clicking sound followed by smoke or fire coming from the rear of the vehicle at highway speed.
Owners describe headlight housings that cast a dark shadow, reducing visibility at night.
Some report wiring damage from rodents chewing the wiring harness, causing the car to fail to start.
A few owners describe electrical glitches in infotainment and body controls, such as GPS language changes, no radio sound, and doors that open on their own.

When 2017 Hyundai Tucson electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 19, 2017, latest Apr 22, 2026.

93 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2017 Q3 to 2026 Q2; peak 2021 Q1 (11).

Electrical System recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Tucson model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20108 (14%)
201113 (10%)
201219 (7%)
201322 (8%)
201417 (8%)
201522 (10%)
2016235 (15%)
201793 (9%)
201838 (10%)
201950 (13%)
202022 (12%)
202111 (14%)
202259 (15%)
202330 (23%)
202420 (21%)
202574 (26%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2017 Hyundai Tucson?: NHTSA lists 93 electrical system complaints for the 2017 Tucson, which is 9% of the 1,086 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson electrical system?: No related recall is listed in the data for the electrical system on the 2017 Tucson.
At what mileage do 2017 Tucson electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2017 Tucson is 30,000 miles.
Have electrical issues caused crashes or fires in the 2017 Tucson?: NHTSA complaint data for the 2017 Tucson's electrical system includes 4 crashes, 5 fires, and 2 injuries.