Research · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2024 Hyundai Tucson HybridRecalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 52 owner complaints for the 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. Most complaints involve forward collision avoidance (17) and service brakes (8). The EPA rates it 37–38 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.
Combined MPG
37–38mpg
EPA · 2 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
52
Top: forward collision avoidance
Fuel cost / yr
$1,600est.
EPA estimate, best version
Safety recalls
NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid as of Nov 11, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 11, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
52 complaints filed with NHTSA · Oct 2023 – Nov 2026
- Forward collision avoidance17
- Service brakes8
- Electrical system5
- Vehicle speed control5
- Power train3
- Structure3
- Exterior lighting3
- Fuel/propulsion system3
- Suspension2
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 11, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
What owners report most
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Forward collision avoidance
17 reports2 crashes
“Multiple instances of my 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid with the Smart Cruse Control "on" swiftly moving up on the car ahead on the highway then suddenly applying the brakes creating a collision risk from cars behind me. Speed would suddenly drop from about 70 to about 40 without warning. A second problem occurs when either this system or the Forward Safety System over reacts to a car in the next lane and suddenly applies the brakes in the same way. I previously brought the car to Jenkins Hyundai of Leesburg, fl because of similar problems several months earlier and they said it checked out OK and that they were unaware of a problem yet AI reports multiple incidents were reported and there is a potential class action suit ([XXX] vs Hyundai) under consideration. In my opinion, this is a very dangerous problem.”
Service brakes
8 reports2 crashes
“My 2024 hyundai tucson is phantom braking. This is a know problem and there is a recall and fix for the 2025 and 2026s but not the 2024s, even though it is occurring in the 2024s. This means the car suddenly and unprompted full-force brakes at highway speeds. We almost got rear-ended on I-25 in Colorado. This has happened many times and it is dangerous. Thankfully we have avoided an accident, but it is documented to have caused accidents for other Tucson owners.”
Electrical system
5 reports
“The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the horn pad was pressed; however, the sound coming from the horn was extremely low. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure, and an appointment was scheduled for the repair. The contact stated that the horn had been replaced twice for the same failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,907.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 11, 2026
Engines, transmissions & drive
2 versions rated by the EPA
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Engines
- 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid
- Transmissions
- Automatic (AM-S6)
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 11, 2026EPA listing
EPA fuel economy by version
City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Hybrid Blue Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 38 | 38 | 38 | $1,600 | 238 |
| Tucson Hybrid Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 37 | 36 | 37 | $1,600 | 245 |
- 38mpg comb.
- 37mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 11, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
2 tested variants
Overall rating
—/ 5
Not ratedHyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV Later Release AWD
- Frontal crash
- 5 of 5
- Side crash
- Not rated
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 4 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 17.4%
Overall
5 / 5
Hyundai Tucson HEV SUV Early Release AWD
- Frontal crash
- 5 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 4 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 17.4%
Maintenance basics
General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
- Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
6–12 months - Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
Every oil change - Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
1–2 years - Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
1–2 years - Brake fluid—
2–3 years - Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
5–10 years - Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
— - 12V battery—
3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
2024 Tucson Hybrid questions
How many recalls does the 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 11, 2026.
What are the most common 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid problems?
Owners filed 52 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are forward collision avoidance (17), service brakes (8), electrical system (5). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid get?
The EPA rates the 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid at 37–38 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (2 versions rated).
How safe is the 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid?
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid 5 out of 5 stars overall.
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 11, 2026