Acceleration complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2025 | 14 | 5% | 24,000 miles |
| 2024 | 10 | 10% | 40,000 miles |
| 2023 | 17 | 13% | 19,000 miles |
| 2022 | 14 | 4% | 26,000 miles |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% | — |
| 2020 | 3 | 2% | 30,000 miles |
| 2019 | 17 | 4% | 11,000 miles |
| 2018 | 16 | 4% | 7,000 miles |
| 2017 | 88 | 8% | 12,000 miles |
| 2016 | 112 | 7% | 8,000 miles |
| 2015 | 9 | 4% | 30,000 miles |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% | 91,000 miles |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% | 99,000 miles |
| 2012 | 9 | 4% | 90,000 miles |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% | 50,000 miles |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% | 30,000 miles |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% | 25,000 miles |
| 2008 | 5 | 12% | 26,000 miles |
| 2007 | 4 | 6% | 87,000 miles |
| 2006 | 9 | 7% | 71,000 miles |
| 2005 | 14 | 8% | 48,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (accelerator pedal, throttle, sudden acceleration, cruise control).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact rented a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle would stop and would restart independently while driving. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the vehicle failed to respond on several occasions while the gear shifter was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure occurred while there was a vehicle parked behind the vehicle or further away. There was no warning light illuminated. The rental company was informed of the failure. Additionally, the contact stated that upon shifting to reverse on one occasion, the vehicle responded, but unintendedly accelerated. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal was stiff and failed to respond, causing the vehicle to crash into an unoccupied parked vehicle. The contact stated that the distance between the two vehicles could fit two parked vehicles. …
Component or system that failed or malfunctioned: The electronic throttle control system and/or the powertrain control system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to accelerate automatically and involuntarily. How safety was put at risk: The malfunction caused a collision with another vehicle and a structure. The failure placed the safety and physical integrity of two individuals at serious risk. Problem reproduction or confirmation: To my understanding, the issue has not yet been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or an independent service center. Inspection of the vehicle or component: The vehicle and/or the affected component have not yet been inspected by the manufacturer (Hyundai), law enforcement, or insurance representatives, as an insurance claim is currently in progress. …
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was hesitating during acceleration. While accelerating, the vehicle failed to exceed 3,000 RPM. Thee contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to 25 MPH independently while depressing the accelerator pedal. The automatic start button remained illuminated. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 8,800.
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the manual speed limit assist erroneously activated causing the vehicle to suddenly decelerate, and the vehicle failed to exceed 20 MPH. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.
The contact owned a 2023 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while his mother was driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard an abnormal sound emanating from an unknown location of the vehicle, after which the vehicle began to accelerate on its own. The driver attempted to stop the vehicle, but the brake pedal pulsated and failed to slow the vehicle, resulting in the driver briefly losing control of the vehicle and only coming to a complete stop after colliding with a utility pole. Both the driver and passenger side air bags deployed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss by the contact's insurance provider. A police report was filed, and injuries were reported. The driver and passenger were both transported to an area hospital by EMT and treated for injuries to the chest sustained from the air bags. …
As I was pulling into a parking space in a parking garage, the vehicle's engine revved, tires squealed and then the vehicle propelled forward on its own, without my foot being on the accelerator. The vehicle only stopped when it hit a support column and the wall of the parking structure. There was extensive damage to my vehicle and to the parking structure wall. My safety and the safety of others was put at risk due to the car accelerating on its own. The problem has not been confirmed or reproduced by the dealer, but we did take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and they said they could not find anything wrong with the vehicle that would have caused the unintended acceleration. The vehicle has been inspected by the manufacturer, the insurance company and an investigator for Hyundai. …
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while maneuvering into a handicap parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own while the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle climbed over a concrete parking bollard and struck a handicap sign, resulting in unintended acceleration. The vehicle was damaged in the undercarriage. No air bags were deployed. No injuries were reported. Property damage was a handicap sign. The vehicle was occupied by 2; the driver and passenger. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but has not been diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,100.
The contact owned a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at 5 mph, the accelerator pedal was stuck and the vehicle made a roaring sound. The brake pedal was depressed but the brakes failed to engage and the vehicle crashed into two trucks and then crashed into a church where it stopped. All of the air bags deployed upon impact. The contact sustained an injury to her chest from the air bag deployment but did not receive medical treatment. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.
Frequently asked questions
Which Hyundai Tucson years have acceleration problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2016 (112), 2017 (88), 2019 (17), 2023 (17) and 2018 (16) model years. Acceleration complaints make up 7% of all complaints for the 2016.
Is there a recall for Hyundai Tucson acceleration problems?
No. NHTSA lists no speed control & acceleration recall for any Hyundai Tucson model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Hyundai Tucson acceleration problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 23,000 miles; 80% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the accelerator pedal (10 mentions), followed by the cruise control (3).
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.