NHTSA Data Explorer

Hyundai Tucson

Data refreshed September 6, 2026

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Complaints

6,608

Active records

Recalls

36

Active records

TSBs

503

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

1

Injuries

246

Crashes

270

Fires

142

Top reported issues — Hyundai Tucson

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Operating state

2,447

Performance issue

1,939

Reporting mechanism

1,316

Engine behavior

1,129

Condition issue

1,110

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

928

Fluid issue

855

Access/entry issue

835

Noise

799

Vibration/harshness

628

Driver assistance issue

608

Braking behavior

493

Thermal issue

358

Safety restraint issue

240

Lighting behavior

164

Electrical issue

163

Starting behavior

150

Infotainment behavior

144

Powering on/off behavior

135

Safety restraint behavior

117

Steering behavior

108

Smell

107

Recent change

67

HVAC behavior

55

Electrified system issue

47

Ride/handling behavior

43

Wiper/washer behavior

14

Communication/network issue

6

Charging behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2018 HYUNDAI TUCSON

Filed Sep 3, 2026


I took my Tucson to my local Hyundai dealership on Friday, August 28, 2026. It was there for a standard oil change and tire rotation. When I scheduled the appointment online the system also said there was a recall. I always stay on top of that so I let them take care of that as well. The recall didn’t seem like anything major, it was something to do with emissions. Ok, when I left the dealership that day the engine was warm so there was no noticeable difference. I didn’t use my vehicle at…

2022 HYUNDAI TUCSON

Filed Sep 3, 2026


I had just started accelerating from a stop light at 715 am on a clear morning. I was not close to any other cars and there was no traffic entering. Without warning my collision warning came on and brought the car to a sudden stop. This is damgerous and I am lucky I was not rear ended

2018 HYUNDAI TUCSON

Filed Sep 3, 2026


2018 Hyundai Tucson catastrophic engine failure consistent with known Hyundai Nu engine defect pattern documented across 141 prior owner-filed NHTSA complaints for this same vehicle. OBD codes P0326, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304 documented July 19–25, 2026. Independent licensed mechanic confirmed in writing that engine requires replacement. Authorized Hyundai dealership service manager verbally confirmed coolant in oil — the exact failure mode documented in prior NHTSA complaints for this vehicle…

2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON

Filed Sep 2, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway and turned off, the vehicle rolled backwards and occasionally ended up in the street in front of the residence. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled in the middle of traffic and other vehicles to go around the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and was pulled over to the side of the road and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was…

2022 HYUNDAI TUCSON

Filed Sep 2, 2026


The car was shaking, idling and accelerating and engine lights on.

2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON

Filed Sep 2, 2026


Sudden uncommanded high engine revving 4000 rpm with loss of forward acceleration while driving. ISG (Idle Stop n Go) indicator on dashboard turned yellow and system could not manually override. Vehicle was turned off. After car turned back on after about 30 minutes It entered a Protective Limp Home Mode, which cleared the systems. All seemed back to normal. It was advised to have vehicle towed to the dealer where purchased. The vehicle has only 4,000 miles and 9 months old. To date the dealer…

2025 HYUNDAI TUCSON

Filed Sep 2, 2026


It suddenly brakes with warning forward collection. Thought this car recall update the s/w for forward collision braking.

2010 HYUNDAI TUCSON

Filed Sep 2, 2026


The passenger seat airbag system warning light is on and stays on, there is an active recall but my vin is not yet included

2018 HYUNDAI TUCSON

Filed Sep 2, 2026


I own a Hyundai Tucson 2018 SEL Plus. My problem is my vehicle is coming to the end of it's 100,000 mile warranty. This vehicle started burning oil about 30,000 miles and it got worse. I checked on recalls and there was no recalls for my VIN number for this vehicle. My Hyundai vehicle is burning a quart of oil every 300 miles and this is no exaggeration. I bought the car brand new and had to replace my 1st Catalytic converter at 79,627 miles on 5/14/25 that was originally on the car. The…

2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON

Filed Sep 2, 2026


Fire

While traveling northbound on [XXX] in Florida traffic came to a stop, and when I stopped, my engine seized, I attempted to restart, but was unable to get a restart. My attempts to restart caused the starter to start burning smoke was coming from under the hood this put me at serious risk being on an interstate highway in the left lane at [XXX]. It was very difficult for me to push the car to the side of the road in this dangerous situation, recalling how Harry Chapin died in New York, because…

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Updated September 6, 2026. Refreshed nightly.