Recalls (5)
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2026 Hyundai Tucson. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101
- Summary
- 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 Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
- Consequence
- An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 22, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 304. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 25, 2026.
Forward Collision Avoidance System May Activate Brakes Unexpectedly
- Summary
- 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 the brakes.
- Consequence
- Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the front camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 302. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 20, 2026.
Misassembled Air Bag Sensors
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the impact sensor(s), as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 299. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 22, 2026.
Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101
- Summary
- 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 instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
- Consequence
- An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.
Loss of Drive Power from Loose Engine Bolts
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 281.
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Owner complaints (62)
62 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The forward collision avoidance is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 62 |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 34 | 54.8% |
| Service brakes | 15 | 24.2% |
| Unknown or other | 11 | 17.7% |
| Electrical system | 8 | 12.9% |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 4.8% |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 3.2% |
| Engine | 2 | 3.2% |
| Lane departure | 2 | 3.2% |
| Structure | 2 | 3.2% |
| Fuel system | 1 | 1.6% |
How 2026 compares with other Tucson years
Best and worst Tucson years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1,089 | 3 |
| 2018 | 397 | 1 |
| 2019 | 380 | 1 |
| 2020 | 178 | 1 |
| 2021 | 79 | 1 |
| 2022 | 383 | 3 |
| 2023 | 134 | 2 |
| 2024 | 97 | 4 |
| 2025 | 286 | 6 |
| 2026 | 62 | 5 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2026 Hyundai Tucson suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 38 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $1,750
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 234 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 38 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 38 / 38 / 38 | $1,750 | 234 |
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 35 / 35 / 35 | $1,900 | 103 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 / 33 / 28 | $2,400 | 322 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 24 / 30 / 26 | $2,600 | 337 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2026 Hyundai Tucson FAQ
How many recalls does the 2026 Hyundai Tucson have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 26V400000 (electrical), 26V316000 (forward collision avoidance), 26V254000 (air bag), 26V047000 (electrical), 25V549000 (engine). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2026 Hyundai Tucson problems?
Owners filed 62 complaints with NHTSA. Forward collision avoidance (34), Service brakes (15), Unknown or other (11) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2026 Hyundai Tucson get?
EPA rates the 1.6 L 4-cyl · Automatic version at 38 city, 38 highway and 38 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2026 Hyundai Tucson get?
NHTSA rated the 2026 Hyundai Tucson suv fwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (15.9% rollover risk).
How does the 2026 Tucson compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 Hyundai Tucson model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (79) and the 2017 the most (1,089). The 2026 drew 62. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.