2017 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2017 Hyundai Tucson

On the public data alone the Equinox edges it 4–2.

2017 Chevrolet Equinox

The 2017 Chevrolet Equinox is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Equinox FWD, is EPA-rated a…

2017 Hyundai Tucson

The 2017 Hyundai Tucson is sold in the U.S. as a gas and hydrogen fuel cell compact SUV with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tucson …

	2017 Chevrolet Equinox	2017 Hyundai Tucson
Segment	Compact SUV	Compact SUV
Powertrains	Gas	Gas, Hydrogen fuel cell
Best combined mpg	25	50
Safety Signal	100	62
NHTSA recalls	0	3
Critical recalls	0	2
Owner complaints	272	1,084
NHTSA overall stars	4	5

Green cells mark the better value on that row. Complaint counts scale with sales volume; treat them as a pattern signal, not a verdict. Sources: EPA, NHTSA.

Recalls at a glance

Source: NHTSA

Equinox

No recalls on file.

Tucson

!critical

Engine

209

95,515 vehicles

ProblemHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Tucson and Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which can result in engine damage.RiskA damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners were notified of the defect on November 16, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 209.

NHTSA campaign 21V727000reported Sep 17, 2021Hyundai Motor America

!critical

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

195

Park outside652,024 vehicles

ProblemHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) could corrode internally and cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.RiskAn engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.FixHyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HECU fuse. For 2019-2021 model years, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software will also be updated. Recall repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 195.

NHTSA campaign 20V543000reported Sep 4, 2020Hyundai Motor America

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Electrical System

153

6,172 vehicles

ProblemHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015, to November 14, 2016, and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 28, 2015, to November 14, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."RiskIf the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.FixHyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accessory trailer hitch wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 153.

NHTSA campaign 16V842000reported Nov 21, 2016Hyundai Motor America