2017 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell
Common Problems
Ranked from 460 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
16 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Transmission shifting issues and hesitations
135complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission frequently hesitates and shifts improperly, especially in traffic or when starting from a stop.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Acceleration lag and hesitation from a stopped position
131complaintsSafety riskFuel systemThe vehicle experiences a significant delay in acceleration from a stopped position, often leading to jerky movements.
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Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) Hesitation on Acceleration
131complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe dual clutch transmission hesitates when accelerating from a stop, causing significant delays and potential loss of control.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Dual Clutch Transmission Issues
111complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe dual clutch transmission experiences slippage, hesitation, and failure to engage, causing safety concerns.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Excessive Oil Consumption
110complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine consumes oil at an accelerated rate, leading to low oil levels and potential engine damage.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Dual-clutch transmission hesitates or stalls on acceleration
107complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe dual-clutch transmission hesitates or stalls when accelerating from a stopped position, causing jerky movements and loss of power.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
10complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine frequently stalls at idle, especially when the stop-start system is engaged.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Engine Stall During Acceleration
10complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stutters and stalls during acceleration, posing a risk of losing control of the vehicle.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Engine Stalling and Loss of Power
7complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stutters and loses power, often resulting in the vehicle stalling during operation.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Vehicle Catching Fire
7complaintsHigh severityOtherThe vehicle catches fire, potentially leading to injury or property damage.
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Engine Failure Due to Lack of Maintenance
6complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine fails due to lack of proper maintenance, despite regular oil changes, leading to unexpected breakdowns.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Engine Failure During High-Speed Driving
6complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine fails while driving at high speeds, causing the vehicle to stall and potentially leading to loss of control.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Engine Stalling at Idle
6complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine frequently stalls at idle, especially when the stop-start system is engaged or under cold conditions.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 14
Door Actuator Malfunction
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe door actuator malfunctions, preventing the rear driver-side door from opening from either inside or outside.
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Door Latch Malfunction
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe driver-side door cannot be opened from the outside, posing a safety risk in case of an accident.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 16
Severe Paint Peeling and Rusting
2complaintsLow severityOtherPaint on the exterior of the vehicle begins to peel off, leading to rusting and aesthetic issues.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.