Hyundai Tucson recalls and problems
36 recalls and 6,348 owner complaints for 22 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
36
Complaints
6,348
Crashes reported
250
Fires reported
143
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Hyundai Tucson by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tucson | 5 | 67 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 Tucson | 6 | 298 | 34 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| 2024 Tucson | 4 | 103 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 Tucson | 2 | 138 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Tucson | 3 | 389 | 25 | 4 | 54 | 0 |
| 2021 Tucson | 1 | 84 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 Tucson | 1 | 179 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 Tucson | 1 | 387 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 Tucson | 1 | 399 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 Tucson | 3 | 1,097 | 13 | 26 | 14 | 1 |
| 2016 Tucson | 5 | 1,626 | 14 | 26 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 Tucson | 1 | 229 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 Tucson | 2 | 202 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 Tucson | 3 | 266 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 Tucson | 3 | 255 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 Tucson | 5 | 124 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 Tucson | 4 | 59 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 Tucson | 1 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Tucson | 1 | 43 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 Tucson | 5 | 65 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 Tucson | 5 | 135 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 0 |
| 2005 Tucson | 8 | 185 | 12 | 3 | 18 | 0 |
Most reported Hyundai Tucson problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2,390 | |
| Power Train | 1,221 | |
| Unknown or Other | 831 | |
| Electrical System | 747 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 382 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 379 | |
| Service Brakes | 373 | |
| Structure | 360 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 356 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 314 |
All Hyundai Tucson recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-400 | Jun 23, 2026 | 2025–2026 | Electrical System | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. |
| 26V-316 | May 18, 2026 | 2025–2026 | Forward Collision Avoidance | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. |
| 26V-254 | Apr 20, 2026 | 2026 | Air Bags | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Elantra N, 2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), and Elantra vehicles. |
| 26V-047 | Jan 26, 2026 | 2026 | Electrical System | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata… |
| 25V-893 | Dec 18, 2025 | 2022–2024 | Park outsideTrailer Hitches | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tucson vehicles equipped with an optional Mobis tow hitch wiring harness. |
| 25V-809 | Nov 20, 2025 | 2025 | Air Bags | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. |
| 25V-549 | Aug 25, 2025 | 2025–2026 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles. |
| 24V-877 | Nov 20, 2024 | 2025 | Electrical System | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. |
| 24V-691 | Sep 13, 2024 | 2025 | Equipment | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson vehicles. |
| 24V-412 | Jun 5, 2024 | 2024 | Steering | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. |
| 23V-651 | Sep 22, 2023 | 2010–2013 | Park outsideService Brakes, Hydraulic | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013… |
| 23V-556 | Aug 4, 2023 | 2024 | Equipment | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Tucson vehicles. |
| 23V-526 | Jul 27, 2023 | 2023–2024 | Park outsidePower Train | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. |
| 23V-038 | Jan 31, 2023 | 2022 | Structure | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. |
| 22V-056 | Feb 3, 2022 | 2014–2015 | Park outsideService Brakes, Hydraulic | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. |
| 21V-938 | Dec 2, 2021 | 2022 | Electrical System, Exterior Lighting | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson vehicles. |
| 21V-727 | Sep 17, 2021 | 2017 | Engine | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Tucson and Sonata Hybrid vehicles. |
| 20V-543 | Sep 4, 2020 | 2016–2021 | Park outsideService Brakes, Hydraulic | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. |
| 19V-063 | Feb 5, 2019 | 2011–2013 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Tucson vehicles. |
| 16V-842 | Nov 21, 2016 | 2016–2017 | Trailer Hitches, Electrical System | Hyundai 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. |
| 16V-628 | Aug 30, 2016 | 2016 | Electrical System, Power Train | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 20, 2015 through May 31, 2016 and equipped with a 7-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission. |
| 16V-348 | May 24, 2016 | 2016 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015 to March 14, 2016. |
| 16V-147 | Mar 10, 2016 | 2016 | Exterior Lighting | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured May 26, 2015 to January 15, 2016 and equipped with an accessory trailer hitch harness either included with the… |
| 16V-057 | Jan 28, 2016 | 2011 | Power Train | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured July 22, 2010, to October 31, 2010. |
| 14V-245 | May 13, 2014 | 2011–2014 | Air Bags | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured January 3, 2011, through December 23, 2013. |
| 13V-113 | Apr 1, 2013 | 2006–2011 | Exterior Lighting | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz… |
| 11V-259 | Apr 26, 2011 | 2010 | Exterior Lighting | Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2010 tucson vehicles manufactured from february 27, 2010, through april 17, 2010 for failing to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 10V-061 | Feb 25, 2010 | 2010 | Air Bags | Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2010 tucson vehicles. |
| 09V-280 | Jul 21, 2009 | 2005–2007 | Exterior Lighting | Hyundai is recalling 3,011 model year 2005-2007 elantra, tucson, sonata, azera and accent vehicles. |
| 09V-122 | Apr 15, 2009 | 2005–2007 | Exterior Lighting | Hyundai is recalling 532,633 my 2006-2007 accent, entourage, sonata, my 2007 azera, elantra and santa fe, my 2005-2007 tucson and my 2007-2008 veracruz vehicles. |
| 07V-197 | May 8, 2007 | 2005–2007 | Air Bags | On certain vehicles, static air bag deployment testing conducted by NHTSA using fifth percentile female dummies indicated that a small stature adult driver not wearing a seat belt and involved in a frontal or near… |
| 06V-445 | Nov 22, 2006 | 2005–2007 | Air Bags | On certain sport utility vehicles, during static air bag deployment testing conducted by NHTSA using fifth percentile female dummies indicated if a small statured adult driver, not wearing a seat belt, is involved in a… |
| 05V-342 | Jul 27, 2005 | 2005 | Parking Brake | On certain passenger vehicles, the parking lever ratchet pawl was not properly manufactured and may damage the teeth of the parking lever ratchet. |
| 05V-315 | Jul 7, 2005 | 2005 | Parking Brake | On certain sport utility vehicles, the parking brake lever ratchet pawl was not properly manufactured and my damage the teeth of the parking brake lever ratchet. |
| 05V-177 | Apr 27, 2005 | 2005 | Electronic Stability Control | On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with electronic stability program (Esp), the yaw rate sensor may become too sensitive and may recalibrate inaccurately. |
| 05V-119 | Mar 25, 2005 | 2005 | Electronic Stability Control | On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with electronic stability program (Esp), the yaw rate sensor may become too sensitive and may recalibrate inaccurately. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Hyundai Tucson?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2016 Hyundai Tucson has the most reports (1,626). Check the 2016 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Tucson have?
NHTSA lists 36 safety recalls covering Hyundai Tucson model years 2005–2026.
What are the most common Hyundai Tucson problems?
Owners report engine, power train, unknown or other problems most often.