Across the 22 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 70 recall campaigns and 6,329 owner complaints for the Hyundai Tucson. The 2016 model year has the most complaints (1,626).
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 64 | 15 | 5 of 5 | 27 | |
| 2025 | 6 | 295 | 33 | 5 of 5 | 27 | |
| 2024 | 4 | 99 | 12 | 5 of 5 | 27 | |
| 2023 | 2 | 136 | 12 | 4 of 5 | 27 | |
| 2022 | 3 | 389 | 25 | 4 of 5 | 28 | |
| 2021 | 1 | 80 | 2 | 5 of 5 | 24 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 179 | 5 | 5 of 5 | 24 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 385 | 15 | 5 of 5 | 24 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 398 | 13 | 5 of 5 | 25 | |
| 2017 | 3 | 1,096 | 13 | 5 of 5 | 27 | |
| 2016 | 5 | 1,626 | 14 | 5 of 5 | 27 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 229 | 7 | 4 of 5 | 23 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 203 | 4 | 4 of 5 | 23 | |
| 2013 | 3 | 266 | 16 | 4 of 5 | 23 | |
| 2012 | 3 | 255 | 12 | 4 of 5 | 23 | |
| 2011 | 5 | 124 | 5 | Not rated | 24 | |
| 2010 | 4 | 59 | 3 | Not rated | 25 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 18 | 3 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2008 | 1 | 43 | 5 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2007 | 5 | 65 | 7 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2006 | 5 | 135 | 15 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2005 | 8 | 185 | 12 | Not rated | 21 |
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 185 |
| 2006 | 135 |
| 2007 | 65 |
| 2008 | 43 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 59 |
| 2011 | 124 |
| 2012 | 255 |
| 2013 | 266 |
| 2014 | 203 |
| 2015 | 229 |
| 2016 | 1,626 |
| 2017 | 1,096 |
| 2018 | 398 |
| 2019 | 385 |
| 2020 | 179 |
| 2021 | 80 |
| 2022 | 389 |
| 2023 | 136 |
| 2024 | 99 |
| 2025 | 295 |
| 2026 | 64 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Elantra N, 2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), and Elantra vehicles. The B-pillar impact sensors may have been misassembled, which can delay air bag deployment.