Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson has 4 recalls, 31 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
31
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 23, 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. ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON SUV N/A AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | This is a recent purchase. The forward collision braking system seems to be too sensitive and the br... |
| 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 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... |
| Apr 19, 2026 | LANE DEPARTURE | Every time we drive our brand new Tucson on the highway the driver assistance warning is constantly ... |
| Apr 8, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The automatic emergency braking system has literally locked the brakes up 5 times in the last severa... |
| Apr 3, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 3 times my car have braked while im driving causing my whole car to jerk 2 of the time i hit my head... |
| Apr 2, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2026 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spee... |
| Mar 25, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? ... |
| Mar 23, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Multiple times the vehicles forward collision system has slammed on the brakes almost causing rear e... |
| Mar 18, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The contact owns a 2026 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving 45-50 MPH, the vehicle... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | After 3 months and 840 miles, my 2026 Hyundai Tucson wouldn't respond one morning. No power at all, ... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I purchased the car about 30 days ago. in that short time on two occasions, with absolutely NO REAS... |
| Mar 9, 2026 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Wife was driving car and the steering locked up and she could not turn it for about 5 seconds. sec... |