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2026 Hyundai Tucson: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 94 complaints about the 2026 Hyundai Tucson with NHTSA, and it has 5 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

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Owner complaints

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

on record

Fuel economy

28 mpg

best version, EPA combined

Fuel, 5 years

$7,286

12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal

What owners complain about most

Driver-assist & stability46

Brakes15

Electrical system8

Body, glass & interior6

Engines and fuel economy

Version	Drive	Combined
Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	Front-Wheel Drive	28 mpg

Recalls

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/PanelJun 23, 2026 · campaign 26V400000
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."
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency BrakingMay 18, 2026 · campaign 26V316000
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.
Air Bags › Sensor › Side ImpactApr 20, 2026 · campaign 26V254000
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.
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/PanelJan 26, 2026 · campaign 26V047000
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 Saf
Engine And Engine Cooling › Critical FastenersAug 25, 2025 · campaign 25V549000
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.

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Other years of the Hyundai Tucson

Of the years we rate, the 2021 scores best (60/100) and the 2016 worst (3/100).

Year	Reliability
2026	Not rated yet
2025	Not rated yet
2024	43/100
2023	36/100
2022	11/100
2021	60/100
2020	44/100
2019	19/100
2018	16/100
2017	3/100
2016	3/100
2015	Not rated yet

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2026 Hyundai Tucson have?

Owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA: driver-assist & stability (46), brakes (15), electrical system (8). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2026 Hyundai Tucson have?

5 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2026 Hyundai Tucson get?

Up to 28 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.

What are the best years of the Hyundai Tucson?

Of the years we rate, the 2021 scores best (60/100) and the 2016 worst (3/100).