Hyundai Tucson recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 36 recalls and 6,323 owner complaints for the Hyundai Tucson (model years 2005–2026). The most reported problem area is engine (2,383 complaints), followed by power train (1,214 complaints). The 2005 model year has the most recalls (8).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 64 | 15 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 6 | 295 | 33 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 4 | 99 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 2 | 136 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 3 | 386 | 25 | 4 | |
| 2021 | 1 | 80 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 179 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 385 | 15 | 11 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 399 | 13 | 9 | |
| 2017 | 3 | 1,093 | 13 | 26 | |
| 2016 | 5 | 1,626 | 14 | 26 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 229 | 7 | 8 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 202 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2013 | 3 | 266 | 16 | 18 | |
| 2012 | 3 | 255 | 12 | 13 | |
| 2011 | 5 | 124 | 5 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 4 | 59 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 18 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 1 | 43 | 5 | 5 | |
| 2007 | 5 | 65 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 5 | 135 | 15 | 3 | |
| 2005 | 8 | 185 | 12 | 3 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2016 (1,626), 2017 (1,093) and 2018 (399). Among model years at least two years old, the 2009 has the fewest complaints on file (18).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Hyundai Tucson model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2,383 | 22 of 22 | |
| Power train | 1,214 | 20 of 22 | |
| Electrical system | 735 | 22 of 22 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 377 | 13 of 22 | |
| Service brakes | 369 | 19 of 22 |
Latest 8 of 36 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V400000 | Jun 23, 2026 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 2025–2026 | 96,310 |
| 26V316000 | May 18, 2026 | Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking | 2025–2026 | 423,062 |
| 26V254000 | Apr 20, 2026 | Air bags: sensor, side impact | 2026 | 2,931 |
| 26V047000 | Jan 26, 2026 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 2026 | 41,651 |
| 25V893000 | Dec 18, 2025 | Trailer hitches | 2022–2024 | 51,587 |
| 25V809000 | Nov 20, 2025 | Air bags: side/window, curtain | 2025 | 258 |
| 25V549000 | Aug 25, 2025 | Engine and engine cooling: critical fasteners | 2025–2026 | 29 |
| 24V877000 | Nov 20, 2024 | Electrical system: wiring | 2025 | 42,465 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 248 complaints and a fire in 143 complaints; 234 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.