Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 283 of 286 complaints with a usable failure date.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Driver assistance
207 complaint records32 crash reports
"It suddenly brakes with warning forward collection. Thought this car recall update the s/w for forward collision braking...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse driver assistance parts in the directory →
Electrical system
65 complaint records3 crash reports
"Was driving at night and my lights went off and the radio turned off and right back on a second later. It’s like the system rebooted. Drove fine...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse electrical system parts in the directory →
Brakes
39 complaint records8 crash reports
"The car breaks itself so abruptly when there is no real danger. This has almost caused for me to be rear ended on multiple occasions. Especially scary on the freeway. The forward collision warning is set to "late," and it still causes a huge jolt...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse brakes parts in the directory →
Recall campaigns
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. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V400000 | Electrical System | 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. | Normally free |
| 26V316000 | 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. | Normally free |
| 25V809000 | 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. | Normally free |
| 25V549000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power and engine... | Normally free |
| 24V877000 | Electrical System | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. The console extension wiring assembly may be routed improperly, allowing the transmission to be shifted out of Park without... | Normally free |
| 24V691000 | Equipment | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson vehicles. The glove box air bag warning label may be missing. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026308 2026-06-24 | Lights And Instruments | 26,948 | Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument panel cluster to reboot while driving. |
| 2026238 2026-05-19 | Other | 81,646 | Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem with the front camera could cause the forward collision avoidance (FCA) system to apply the vehicle's brakes suddenly. |
| 2026033 2026-01-27 | Visual System | 8,879 | Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument panel cluster to reboot while driving. |
| 2025646 2025-11-20 | Airbag | 25 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the side curtain airbags may not have been installed properly. As a result, the airbag(s) may not inflate properly in a crash. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26-01-041H TSB May 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Electrical System | Certain Tucson (NX4A) vehicles may experience Over-the-Air (OTA) update failures due to outdated Central Communication Unit (CCU) software. This bulletin provides instructions to perform a software update for the CCU. |
| 26-BD-007H TSB Jul 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Visibility/Wiper | Some Tucson (NX4A and NX4M) and Santa Cruz (NXT) vehicles may have front wipers that do not return to the designated park position due to a loose wiper motor crank arm nut. |
| 26-BD-007H DN Jul 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Visibility/Wiper | Some Tucson (NX4A and NX4M) and Santa Cruz (NXT) vehicles may have front wipers that do not return to the designated park position due to a loose wiper motor crank arm nut. |
| 26-BD-007H DCS Jul 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Visibility/Wiper | Some Tucson (NX4A and NX4M) and Santa Cruz (NXT) vehicles may have front wipers that do not return to the designated park position due to a loose wiper motor crank arm nut. |
| Z08 OL Aug 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Visibility/Wiper | Certain 2022 – 2025 model year Santa Cruz and 2022 – 2025 model year Tucson vehicles may have front wipers that do not return to the designated park position due to a loose wiper motor crank arm nut. |
Show 39 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26-BE-025H TSB Aug 2026 | Electrical System | Some Tucson (NX4, NX4A, NX4M), Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV), and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid (NX4 PHEV) vehicles may exhibit a 12-volt battery drain due to the passive entry feature of the Digital Key 2 premium causing repeated wakeup of the vehicle. | |
| 26-EE-007H TSB Jun 2026 | Electrical System | Some Palisade (LX2), Tucson (NX4), and Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) vehicles may experience battery drain due to continuous operation of the cooling fan after vehicle ignition has been turned off, potentially resulting in a no-start condition. | |
| 26-GI-002H TSB May 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. | |
| DTN DCS Apr 2026 | Air Bags | The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. | |
| DTN DL Apr 2026 | Air Bags | The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). | |
| 26-01-035H TSB Apr 2026 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink functions. This may be due to an occasional disconnection on Verizon’s communication network. |
| 26-EM-009H TSB Mar 2026 | Electrical System | Some Sonata (DN8) and Tucson (NX4/NX4A/NX4M) vehicles equipped with the 2.5L Theta III GDI engine may display a warning lamp and store Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P2B59F0, which relates to the Integrated Thermal Management Module (ITM) circuit due to a logic error. | |
| 26-AD-001H TSB Feb 2026 | Exterior Lighting | Some 2019MY and newer vehicles equipped with a front view camera may illuminate certain warning lights and trigger DTC C272246 fault code for the front camera. | |
| 26-BE-002H TSB Feb 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Some Tucson Internal Engine Combustion (ICE), Hybrid, and Plug-in Hybrid (NX4, NX4 HEV, and NX4 PHEV) vehicles may have an inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign substances causing internal parts to oxidize. | |
| 26-BE-003H TSB Feb 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Some Tucson (NX4A) vehicles may have an inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign substances causing internal parts to oxidize. This bulletin provides instructions on how to replace both inoperative horns. | |
| 25-01-061H-1 TSB Nov 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | Certain Tucson (NX4A) vehicles may exhibit a Data Communication Unit (DCU) software error due to the internal timer initialization logic not being implemented. The DCU module may shut down telematics services after one year. |
| 25-01-061H-1 DCS Nov 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | not being implemented. The DCU module may shut down telematics services after one year. TSB 25-01-061H-1 provides instructions to perform a software update for the DCU module. |
| 25-01-059H-1 TSB Nov 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | Certain Tucson (NX4) vehicles may exhibit a Data Communication Unit (DCU) software error due to the internal timer initialization logic not being implemented. The DCU module may shut down telematics services after one year. |
| 25-01-060H-1 TSB Nov 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | Certain Tucson (NX4M) vehicles may exhibit a Data Communication Unit (DCU) software error due to the internal timer initialization logic not being implemented. The DCU module may shut down telematics services after one year. |
| TDF-TDFA-TDFB DCS Nov 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | Certain Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV), Tucson Plug-in Hybrid (NX4 PHEV), Tucson (NX4), and Tucson (NX4M) vehicles may exhibit a Data Communication Unit (DCU) software error due to the internal timer initialization logic not being implemented. |
| 25-BD-012H TSB Nov 2025 | Exterior Lighting | This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. | |
| 25-01-060H DCS Oct 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | Hyundai Motor America is currently investigating an ongoing issue with software GDS event #1297. The matter is being investigated to ensure the software can be directed to the impacted VIN population. |
| 25-01-059H tsb Oct 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | Certain Tucson (NX4) vehicles may exhibit a Data Communication Unit (DCU) software error due to the internal timer initialization logic not being implemented. The DCU module may shut down telematics services after one year. |
| TDF/TDFA/TDFC DCS Oct 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | Hyundai Motor America is currently investigating an ongoing issue with software GDS event #1297. The matter is being investigated to ensure the software can be directed to the impacted VIN population. |
| 25-01-060H TSB Oct 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | Certain Tucson (NX4M) vehicles may exhibit a Data Communication Unit (DCU) software error due to the internal timer initialization logic not being implemented. The DCU module may shut down telematics services after one year. |
| 25-BE-020H TSB Sep 2025 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2025 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system as described in this TSB. | |
| 25-01-061H TSB Sep 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | Certain Tucson (NX4A) vehicles may exhibit a Data Communication Unit (DCU) software error due to the internal timer initialization logic not being implemented. The DCU module may shut down telematics services after one year. |
| TDF /TDFA/TDFB/TDFC Sep 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | Hyundai Motor America is currently investigating an ongoing auto mode update concern with software GDS event #1297. Some vehicles are not able to complete the update after multiple attempts and some are completing the update after multiple initial failed attempts. |
| 25-01-059H TSB Sep 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | Certain Tucson (NX4) vehicles may exhibit a Data Communication Unit (DCU) software error due to the internal timer initialization logic not being implemented. The DCU module may shut down telematics services after one year. |
| 25-01-060H TSB Sep 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | Certain Tucson (NX4M) vehicles may exhibit a Data Communication Unit (DCU) software error due to the internal timer initialization logic not being implemented. The DCU module may shut down telematics services after one year. |
| HCE25-92-E770 TSB Sep 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information related to the DCU (DATA CONNECTIVITY UNIT) software enhancement (OTA) for NX4 OB PE/NX4 PE/NX4 PE HEV/NX4 PHEV/NX4a PE/NX4m PE vehicles in Puerto Rico. |
| 25-BE-013H TSB Jun 2025 | Electrical System | Certain vehicles with the Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) Lite units may exhibit connection issues with Bluetooth and wireless phone projection. The vehicle's name may also not appear when trying to connect via Bluetooth. | |
| 25-01-32H TSB May 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | Certain 2025MY Tucson (NX4M) vehicles equipped with a fingerprint reader may experience a “Check User Authentication” error message on the instrument cluster display. When the message appears, it may prevent usage of the Fingerprint Module (FPM). |
| 25-BE-002H TSB May 2025 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2024 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. | |
| 25-01-018H-1 TSB May 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink functions. This may be due to an occasional disconnection on Verizon’s communication network. |
| 25-01-030H TSB May 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | Certain 2025MY Tucson (NX4A) vehicles equipped with a fingerprint reader may experience a “Check User Authentication” error message on the instrument cluster display. When the message appears, it may prevent usage of the Fingerprint Module (FPM). |
| 25-BE-008H TSB Apr 2025 | Electrical System | Certain vehicles (See Applicable Vehicles List below) equipped with the 12-inch instrument cluster display and separate Instrument Cluster Module require software verification PRIOR to odometer mileage writing. | |
| 25-01-021H TSB Mar 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | Certain Tucson (NX4) vehicles may experience a battery discharge due to logic error within the Central Communication Unit (CCU). This bulletin provides instructions to update both subsystems (MCU/AP) related to the CCU to improve the logic of the CCU. |
| 25-01-018H TSB Feb 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink functions. This may be due to an occasional disconnection on Verizon’s communication network. |
| 25-BE-003H DN Feb 2025 | Electrical System | Hyundai Motor America has noted that several vehicles were impacted by a telecommunications outage that occurred on Sunday, February 9th , resulting in the potential loss of connectivity or interruptions when attempting to use Bluelink functions. | |
| 25-BE-003H TSB Feb 2025 | Electrical System | Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink functions. This may be due to an occasional disconnection on Verizon’s communication network. | |
| 24-BE-019H Dec 2024 | Electrical System | Certain 2024MY Tucson (NX4A) vehicles may experience an illuminated check engine light for DTC P059A from a faulty connection due to improper soldering within the sensor components. | |
| 24-BE-007H-1 Nov 2024 | Electrical System | Certain Santa Cruz (NXT), Santa Fe (MX5A), Santa Fe Hybrid (MX5A HEV), and Tucson (NX4A) vehicles may exhibit a display screen flickering or intermittently going blank. This may be due to the shield width of the coaxial cable being too wide, causing a loose connection. | |
| 24-BE-013H Sep 2024 | Electrical System | Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Connected Car Service (CCS) functions. This may be due to an occasional disconnection on Verizon’s communication network. |
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Try the camera, sensors, and any driver-assist features in a parking lot.A blank or frozen backup camera image and phantom sensor alerts are this vehicle's driver-assistance complaints.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Brake hard once from speed on an empty road.A pull to one side, a pulsing pedal, a pedal that sinks at a stop, or an ABS light that stays lit are the brake complaints on this vehicle presenting themselves.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 6 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask the dealer whether the warranty extension on file still applies to this VIN.The manufacturer issued 5 warranty extensions for this vehicle (see the service bulletins section). Extended coverage often runs by years or miles from the original sale, and a repair the seller paid for may have been free.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
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