2026 Hyundai Tucson Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Tucson. Part of Generation 4 — 2022–present.

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Complaints
25
per 10K Sold
4.5
US Sales
55,426
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2026 Hyundai Tucson Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#17 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings

Crash-related:3
#24 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking

Crash-related:1
#34 complaints

Brakes

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2026 Hyundai Tucson.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2026 Hyundai Tucson

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~41,680 vehicles.

26V047000Instrument Cluster
~41,651 affected

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."

25V549000Engine And Engine Cooling:critical Fasteners
~29 affected

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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2026 Hyundai Tucson — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2026 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2026 Hyundai Tucson has 25 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2026 Hyundai Tucson?
Top reported problems: Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (7 complaints); Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (4 complaints); Brakes (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2026 Hyundai Tucson?
NHTSA complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Tucson include 5 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2026 Hyundai Tucson have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 41,680 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2026 Hyundai Tucson?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Hyundai Tucson reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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