Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson has 5 recalls, 42 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
5
Recalls
42
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 5, 2026
25V549000
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 impr...
26V047000
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, P...
26V254000
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 ve...
26V316000
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. ...
26V400000
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 softwar...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON SUV N/A AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My car was recalled because the auto brake was triggering incorrectly and causing issues (at least 4... |
| Jun 9, 2026 | STRUCTURE | Hit a deer on highway and when impacted the hood flew up and smashed the windshield. I was unable t... |
| May 30, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I have a 2026 Hyundai Tucson 2500 miles. It has slammed on the brakes. At least 6 times since I've o... |
| May 26, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Driving on major highway during rush hour traffic the suv locked up due to the automatic front break... |
| May 21, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | updated software. The vehicle stated that while driving, there was a vehicle in from, the vehicle w... |
| May 21, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2026 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that they discovered... |
| May 20, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I experienced forward collision warning active three timeseven when the car before it's far more min... |
| May 19, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The lower corner of the driver's side door has an extremely sharp edge that caused a laceration to m... |
| May 14, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | On May 14, 2026 at approx 6:00 PM, driving 2026 Hyundai Tucson on North Lamar Blvd, Austin TX at app... |
| May 10, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | On my 2026 Hyundai Tucson Limited, the HVAC touch-panel status indicators are extremely difficult to... |
| May 8, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | This is a recent purchase. The forward collision braking system seems to be too sensitive and the br... |
| May 7, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Was slowing down for traffic in front of me and my brakes were applied automatically from the crash ... |
| May 6, 2026 | TIRES | Tire Brand Name Kuhmo HP71 23560R18103H DOT Number 000CMYA8E 5225 The contact stated that whi... |
| May 4, 2026 | ENGINE | I experienced sudden unintended acceleration which propelled me over a curb, up an embankment, over ... |
| May 2, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid does not have an option to turn off the beeping notification “Conside... |
| Apr 27, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I've had this vehicle as a loaner from Hyundai for 2 weeks now and the vehicle has used its "emergen... |
| Apr 26, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 4/26: I was in the turn lane and SLOWLY approaching the vehicle in front of me. I was at least 12 fe... |
| Apr 25, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The instrument cluster intermittently goes completely black while driving, causing loss of the speed... |
| Apr 22, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was driving on the highway in heavy traffic which was moving relatively slowly (15-30mph). I had p... |
| Apr 21, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Safety Risk: While traveling at approximately 25 MPH on the I-495 (way to work) the vehicle initiate... |