Model year
2026 Hyundai Tucson
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 63 complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Tucson (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 9 recalls and 35 complaints under TUCSON HYBRID and TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS (18), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (16), SERVICE BRAKES (14). NHTSA rated 3 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 26–38 mpg combined and 44 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,750–$2,600, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2005 185 complaints
- 2006 135 complaints
- 2007 65 complaints
- 2008 43 complaints
- 2009 18 complaints
- 2010 59 complaints
- 2011 124 complaints
- 2012 255 complaints
- 2013 266 complaints
- 2014 202 complaints
- 2015 229 complaints
- 2016 1,625 complaints
- 2017 1,093 complaints
- 2018 399 complaints
- 2019 385 complaints
- 2020 179 complaints
- 2021 80 complaints
- 2022 386 complaints
- 2023 135 complaints
- 2024 99 complaints
- 2025 291 complaints
- 2026 63 complaints
Recalls
26V400000 · Jun 23, 2026
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…
26V316000 · May 18, 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…
26V254000 · Apr 20, 2026
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.
26V047000 · Jan 26, 2026
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…
25V549000 · Aug 25, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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 damage, possibly resulting in an oil leak.
Complaints
63 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 14, fire flag on 0, injury field 7, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| TUCSON HYBRID | 5 | 34 |
| TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID | 4 | 1 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | NHTSA photo |
| PLUG-IN HYBRID 5 HB N/A FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| PLUG-IN HYBRID SUV PHEV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SUV N/A AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV N/A FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.159 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson FWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| Tucson Hybrid · 1.6L · Automatic (AM-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 36 | 37 | 36 | — | — | $1,850 |
| Tucson Hybrid Blue · 1.6L · Automatic (AM-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 38 | 38 | 38 | — | — | $1,750 |
| Tucson AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 30 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Tucson Plug-in Hybrid · 1.6L · Automatic (AM-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 35 | 35 | 35 | 44.0 | 420 | $1,900 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2026 Hyundai Tucson at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.