Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Hyundai Tucson, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2016 Hyundai Tucson - 1,489 complaints in its first 8 years (1,621 to date)
- 2017 Hyundai Tucson - 1,028 complaints in its first 8 years (1,090 to date)
- 2018 Hyundai Tucson - 397 complaints in its first 8 years (397 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2008 Hyundai Tucson - 29 complaints in its first 8 years (43 to date)
- 2010 Hyundai Tucson - 35 complaints in its first 8 years (59 to date)
- 2007 Hyundai Tucson - 38 complaints in its first 8 years (65 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson | 63 | 63 | 5 |
| 2025 Hyundai Tucson | 286 | 286 | 6 |
| 2024 Hyundai Tucson | 98 | 98 | 4 |
| 2023 Hyundai Tucson | 135 | 135 | 2 |
| 2022 Hyundai Tucson | 385 | 385 | 3 |
| 2021 Hyundai Tucson | 79 | 79 | 1 |
| 2020 Hyundai Tucson | 178 | 178 | 1 |
| 2019 Hyundai Tucson | 382 | 382 | 1 |
| 2018 Hyundai Tucson | 397 | 397 | 1 |
| 2017 Hyundai Tucson | 1,090 | 1,028 | 3 |
| 2016 Hyundai Tucson | 1,621 | 1,489 | 5 |
| 2015 Hyundai Tucson | 228 | 199 | 1 |
| 2014 Hyundai Tucson | 202 | 156 | 2 |
| 2013 Hyundai Tucson | 266 | 184 | 3 |
| 2012 Hyundai Tucson | 255 | 177 | 3 |
| 2011 Hyundai Tucson | 124 | 71 | 5 |
| 2010 Hyundai Tucson | 59 | 35 | 4 |
| 2009 Hyundai Tucson | 18 | 12 | 1 |
| 2008 Hyundai Tucson | 43 | 29 | 1 |
| 2007 Hyundai Tucson | 65 | 38 | 5 |
| 2006 Hyundai Tucson | 135 | 86 | 5 |
| 2005 Hyundai Tucson | 185 | 116 | 8 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V400000 | 2025-2026 | Electrical System | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. |
| 26V316000 | 2025-2026 | Forward Collision Avoidance | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. |
| 26V254000 | 2026 | Air Bags | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Elantra N, 2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), and Elantra vehicles. |
| 26V047000 | 2026 | Electrical System | 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,... |
| 25V893000 | 2022-2024 | Trailer Hitches | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tucson vehicles equipped with an optional Mobis tow hitch wiring harness. |
| 25V809000 | 2025 | Air Bags | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. |
| 25V549000 | 2025-2026 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles. |
| 24V877000 | 2025 | Electrical System | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. |
| 24V691000 | 2025 | Equipment | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson vehicles. The glove box air bag warning label may be missing. |
| 24V412000 | 2024 | Steering | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. |
| 23V651000 | 2010-2013 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe,... |
| 23V556000 | 2024 | Equipment | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Tucson vehicles. The tire and loading information label may incorrectly indicate information about a spare tire. |
| 23V526000 | 2023-2024 | Power Train | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. |
| 23V038000 | 2022 | Structure | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach. |
| 22V056000 | 2014-2015 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. |
| 21V938000 | 2022 | Exterior Lighting | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson vehicles. The software installed in the Integrated Central Control Unit (ICU) may be incompatible with the... |
| 21V727000 | 2017 | Engine | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Tucson and Sonata Hybrid vehicles. |
| 20V543000 | 2016-2021 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. |
| 19V063000 | 2011-2013 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Tucson vehicles. The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage. |
| 16V842000 | 2016-2017 | Trailer Hitches | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015, to November 14, 2016, and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured... |
| 16V628000 | 2016 | Power Train | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 20, 2015 through May 31, 2016 and equipped with a 7-speed EcoShift Dual... |
| 16V348000 | 2016 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015 to March 14, 2016. |
| 16V147000 | 2016 | Exterior Lighting | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured May 26, 2015 to January 15, 2016 and equipped with an accessory trailer... |
| 16V057000 | 2011 | Power Train | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured July 22, 2010, to October 31, 2010. |
| 14V245000 | 2011-2014 | Air Bags | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured January 3, 2011, through December 23, 2013. |
| 13V113000 | 2006-2011 | Exterior Lighting | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring,... |
| 11V259000 | 2010 | Exterior Lighting | HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TUCSON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 27, 2010, THROUGH APRIL 17, 2010 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY... |
| 10V061000 | 2010 | Air Bags | HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TUCSON VEHICLES. PROPERLY SEATED ADULT RIGHT FRONT SEAT PASSENGERS WEIGHING OVER APPROXIMATELY 240 POUNDS CAUSE THE PASSIVE OCCUPANT... |
| 09V280000 | 2005-2007 | Exterior Lighting | HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,011 MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ELANTRA, TUCSON, SONATA, AZERA AND ACCENT VEHICLES. |
| 09V122000 | 2005-2007 | Exterior Lighting | HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 532,633 MY 2006-2007 ACCENT, ENTOURAGE, SONATA, MY 2007 AZERA, ELANTRA AND SANTA FE, MY 2005-2007 TUCSON AND MY 2007-2008 VERACRUZ VEHICLES. |