Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 63 | 6.3× | 5 | Collision Avoidance | Avoid |
| 2025 | 291 | 15.5× | 6 | Collision Avoidance | Avoid |
| 2024 | 99 | 3.5× | 4 | Collision Avoidance | Avoid |
| 2023 | 135 | 4.2× | 2 | Collision Avoidance | Avoid |
| 2022 | 386 | 9.6× | 3 | Fuel System | Avoid |
| 2021 | 80 | 1.4× | 1 | Engine | Caution |
| 2020 | 179 | 2.7× | 1 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2019 | 385 | 4.2× | 1 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2018 | 399 | 3.4× | 1 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2017 | 1,092 | 10.1× | 3 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2016 | 1,625 | 14.3× | 5 | Transmission | Avoid |
| 2015 | 229 | 2.0× | 1 | Engine | Caution |
| 2014 | 202 | 1.6× | 2 | Engine | Caution |
| 2013 | 266 | 1.8× | 3 | Engine | Caution |
| 2012 | 255 | 1.8× | 3 | Engine | Caution |
| 2011 | 124 | −47% | 5 | Engine | Good |
| 2010 | 59 | −74% | 4 | Transmission | Good |
| 2009 | 18 | −90% | 1 | Airbag | Good |
| 2008 | 43 | −78% | 1 | Engine | Good |
| 2007 | 65 | −71% | 5 | Airbag | Good |
| 2006 | 135 | −38% | 5 | Airbag | Average |
| 2005 | 185 | typical | 8 | Engine | Average |
* Complaints compared with the median Tucson year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Hyundai Tucson problems
Latest Hyundai Tucson recalls
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
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.
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 22, 2026.
Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking
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.
Remedy: Dealers will update the front camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Air bags › Sensor › Side impact
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the impact sensor(s), as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460.
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
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 Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026.
Trailer hitches
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tucson vehicles equipped with an optional Mobis tow hitch wiring harness. The wiring harness may have been installed incorrectly, allowing water into the control module. Moisture accumulation may cause the trailer lighting to fail or an electrical short circuit.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will remove the trailer wiring harness and install a dust cap over the wiring receptacle, free of charge.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Hyundai Tucson should you avoid?
2025, 2016, 2017, 2022, 2023 and 2019 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Tucson years at the same age, led by driver assistance problems in the 2025.
What is the best year for the Hyundai Tucson?
2011 has the fewest complaints compared with other Tucson years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Hyundai Tucson problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (2,475), transmission & drivetrain (1,215) and electrical system (730). Engine complaints peak in the 2017 model year.
How many recalls has the Hyundai Tucson had?
36 recalls across 2005–2026. The model year with the most is 2005. See all Hyundai Tucson recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.