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Hyundai Tucson

28 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V893000·2025-12-18

    Hyundai Tucson tow hitch harness may let water reach the module

    Hyundai is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tucson vehicles with an optional Mobis tow hitch wiring harness because incorrect installation may allow water into the control module.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI TUCSON
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V549000·2025-08-25

    2025–2026 Hyundai Tucson and Santa Fe Engine Fastener Recall

    Hyundai is recalling certain 2025–2026 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles because engine connecting rod bolts may have been improperly tightened, risking loss of drive power, engine damage, oil leaks, and potential fire.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA FE, TUCSON
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V877000·2024-11-20

    Hyundai Tucson console wiring may allow shifting out of Park unbraked

    Hyundai is recalling certain 2025 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles because misrouted console wiring may allow the transmission to shift out of Park without the brake applied.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ, TUCSON
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V412000·2024-06-05

    2024 Hyundai Tucson and Santa Cruz power steering defect recall

    Hyundai is recalling 2024 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles due to a potential circuit board short in the power steering system. Loss of steering assist could increase crash risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI TUCSON, SANTA CRUZ
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V651000·2023-09-22

    Hyundai Recalls Multiple Models Due to ABS Module Fire Risk

    Hyundai is recalling over 1.6 million vehicles because a leaking ABS module may cause an engine compartment fire. Owners should park outside until the repair is complete.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI ELANTRA, AZERA, SANTA FE, GENESIS COUPE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V056000·2022-02-03

    Hyundai Recalls Vehicles Due to ABS Module Fire Risk

    Hyundai is recalling specific 2014-2019 models because a faulty ABS module could cause an electrical short and engine compartment fire.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI TUCSON, SANTA FE, SANTA FE SPORT, SANTA FE XL
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V727000·2021-09-17

    Hyundai Recalls 2017 Sonata Hybrid and Tucson for Engine Bearing Wear

    Hyundai is recalling 2017 Sonata Hybrid and Tucson vehicles because engine connecting rod bearings may wear prematurely, potentially causing engine damage, fire, or stalling.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID, TUCSON
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V063000·2019-02-05

    Hyundai Recalls 2011-2013 Tucson Models for Engine Oil Pan Leak

    Hyundai is recalling 2011-2013 Tucson vehicles because the engine oil pan may leak, potentially causing engine damage, fire, or stalling.

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    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI TUCSON
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V348000·2016-05-24

    Hyundai Recalls 2016 Tucson Vehicles Due to Hood Latch Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 81,000 model year 2016 Tucson vehicles because the secondary hood latch may fail to secure the hood, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI TUCSON
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V245000·2014-05-13

    Hyundai Recalls 2011-2014 Tucson Vehicles for Air Bag Mounting Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 2011-2014 Tucson vehicles because the driver's air bag assembly may come loose from its mounting, increasing injury risk in a crash.

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    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI TUCSON
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V113000·2013-04-01

    Hyundai Recalls 1.7 Million Vehicles for Stop Lamp Switch Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 1,712,336 vehicles from model years 2006-2011 because a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may prevent brake lights from illuminating or disable cruise control, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE, ELANTRA TOURING, GENESIS, VERACRUZ
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V400000·2026-06-23

    Hyundai Tucson instrument panel displays may fail due to software error

    Hyundai is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid vehicles because a software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID, TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID, TUCSON
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V316000·2026-05-18

    2025–2026 Hyundai Tucson and Santa Cruz Front Camera Software Issue

    Hyundai is recalling certain 2025 and 2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson PHEV, and Santa Cruz vehicles due to front camera software that may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply the brakes, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI TUCSON, TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID, SANTA CRUZ, TUCSON HYBRID
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V254000·2026-04-20

    2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and other models air bag sensor defect

    Hyundai is recalling certain 2025 and 2026 models including Tucson Hybrid, Tucson, Elantra, and Elantra N due to misassembled B-pillar impact sensors that may delay air bag deployment in a crash.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI ELANTRA N, ELANTRA, TUCSON, TUCSON HYBRID
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V047000·2026-01-26

    Hyundai vehicles instrument panel display software error recall

    Hyundai is recalling certain 2025–2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson PHEV, and other 2026 models due to a software error that may cause the instrument panel display to fail, potentially hiding critical safety information like the speedometer and warning lights.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI IONIQ 5, KONA, PALISADE, PALISADE HYBRID
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V809000·2025-11-20

    2025 Hyundai Tucson and Related Models Recalled for Improper Side Curtain Airbag Installation

    Hyundai is recalling certain 2025 and 2026 vehicles because side curtain airbags may not have been installed properly and could fail to deploy in a crash. Dealers will reinstall the airbags free of charge.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI, GENESIS SANTA FE, SANTA FE HYBRID, GV70, TUCSON
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V691000·2024-09-13

    2025 Hyundai Tucson glove box airbag warning label may be missing

    Certain 2025 Hyundai Tucson vehicles may lack glove box airbag warning labels that inform drivers of risks to infants and children in the front seat. Hyundai will mail replacement labels at no cost.

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    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI TUCSON
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V556000·2023-08-04

    2024 Hyundai Tucson Recalled for Incorrect Tire Information Label

    The tire and loading information label on 2024 Hyundai Tucson vehicles may provide incorrect spare tire information, potentially causing confusion during emergency tire replacement.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI TUCSON
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V526000·2023-07-27

    Hyundai recalls multiple vehicles for oil pump controller fire risk

    Hyundai is recalling 2023-2024 Palisade and Tucson vehicles, plus 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona models for defective oil pump controllers that may overheat and increase fire risk. Owners should park outside until repairs are complete.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI KONA, ELANTRA, TUCSON, SONATA
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V038000·2023-01-31

    2022–2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz and Tucson roof moldings may detach

    Hyundai is recalling certain 2022 Santa Cruz and 2023 Santa Cruz vehicles, as well as 2022 Tucson vehicles, because the roof moldings may detach and become a road hazard.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI TUCSON, SANTA CRUZ
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V938000·2021-12-02

    2022 Hyundai Tucson: Inoperative Headlights and Taillights from Software Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 2022 Tucson vehicles with incompatible ICU software that can disable headlights and taillights, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. All affected vehicles have been repaired.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI TUCSON
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V543000·2020-09-04

    Hyundai Tucson 2016-2021: Engine Compartment Fire from Brake Control Unit

    Hyundai is recalling 2016-2021 Tucson vehicles because the Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit could corrode and cause an electrical short, creating a risk of engine compartment fire.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI TUCSON
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V842000·2016-11-21

    Hyundai Recalls Tucson and Santa Fe for Trailer Hitch Wiring Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 2016-2017 Tucson and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles because a trailer hitch wiring malfunction may cause brake lights to stay on, confusing other drivers.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI TUCSON, SANTA FE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V057000·2016-01-28

    Hyundai Recalls 2011 Tucson Vehicles for Transmission Fluid Leak Risk

    Hyundai is recalling 11,176 model year 2011 Tucson vehicles because a defective transmission fluid cooler hose may leak, potentially causing the vehicle to stop moving and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI TUCSON
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V259000·2011-04-26

    Hyundai Recalls 2010 Tucson Models for Rear Reflector Visibility Issues

    Hyundai is recalling 7,829 model year 2010 Tucson vehicles because the rear reflector assemblies do not meet federal safety standards, which could reduce visibility and increase crash risk.

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    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI TUCSON
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

  • 20255/5

    2 trims tested for 2025; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 20245/5

    4 trims tested for 2024; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 20234/5

    2 trims tested for 2023; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations

  • PE19003 Preliminary Evaluation · electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
  • RQ17004 Recall Query · engine
  • PE13033 Preliminary Evaluation · service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
  • PE13007 Preliminary Evaluation · suspension:rear
  • PE09003 Preliminary Evaluation · electronic stability control

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2016 · powertrain 512 complaints, median 9,600 mi
    Includes 3 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2017 · powertrain 285 complaints, median 12,800 mi
    Includes 2 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2016 · engine 236 complaints, median 80,000 mi
    Includes 9 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2016 · body 195 complaints, median 59,300 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2018 · engine 165 complaints, median 72,000 mi
    Includes 5 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.

Technical service bulletins

952 manufacturer service bulletins across 22 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.5/5 · 55 complaints
  • 2025: 3.1/5 · 278 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2024: 3.5/5 · 94 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2023: 3.6/5 · 131 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2022: 3.3/5 · 380 complaints · most complained-of: powertrain

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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