Hyundai Tucson common problems
Owners of 2015–2025 Hyundai Tucson vehicles have filed 4,751 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is engine & cooling (91% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.
- 4,751
- Owner complaints
- 28
- Recall campaigns
- 145
- Crash-related reports
- 142
- Injury reports
Most reported problem areas
By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 11 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.
How to read this before buying
Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.
The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.
Recent safety events
Full timeline- Recall2025 tucson
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 tucson
Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 tucson
Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2023 tucson
Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2024 tucson
Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2025 tucson
Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Frequently asked
- What are the most common Hyundai Tucson problems?
- Across 4,751 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2015–2025 Hyundai Tucson vehicles, the most reported systems are engine & cooling (91%), body & structure (8%), airbags (0%).
- Which Hyundai Tucson model year has the most complaints?
- In our index, the 2016 Hyundai Tucson has the most owner complaints, with 1,612 filed.
- Are Hyundai Tucson problems dangerous?
- Of the 4,751 complaints on record, 145 mention a crash, 88 mention a fire and 142 mention an injury, and 1 involve a death. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.
Problems by model year
The 2016 accounts for the most complaints (1,612). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.
Where this comes from
Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.