Owners have filed 5,346 complaints with NHTSA about the Hyundai Tucson from 2012 to 2024. Across every year, the most reported problem areas are the engine and cooling, the transmission and drivetrain and the brakes and stability control. The years with the most complaints are 2016, 2017 and 2018.
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Every year at a glance
| Year | Vs. other years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Tucson | About average | 255 | 3 |
| 2013 Tucson | About average | 266 | 3 |
| 2014 Tucson | About average | 202 | 2 |
| 2015 Tucson | About average | 229 | 1 |
| 2016 Tucson | Among the worst years | 1,626 | 5 |
| 2017 Tucson | Among the worst years | 1,096 | 3 |
| 2018 Tucson | Worse than most years | 399 | 1 |
| 2019 Tucson | Worse than most years | 385 | 1 |
| 2020 Tucson | One of the better years | 179 | 1 |
| 2021 Tucson | One of the better years | 80 | 1 |
| 2022 Tucson | Worse than most years | 391 | 3 |
| 2023 Tucson | Too new to judge | 136 | 2 |
| 2024 Tucson | Too new to judge | 102 | 4 |
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Hyundai Tucson questions
What are the worst Hyundai Tucson years?
Compared with its other years, the Tucson years with the most owner complaints to NHTSA are 2016 and 2017. The most reported problem area across all years is the engine and cooling.
What are the best Hyundai Tucson years?
The Tucson years with clearly fewer complaints than a typical year are 2020 and 2021. Years from 2022 on are too new to rate fairly, since complaints keep coming in as cars age.
What are the most common Hyundai Tucson problems?
Across 2012 to 2024, owners report problems with the engine and cooling, the transmission and drivetrain and the brakes and stability control most often. Each model year has its own pattern, so check the year you are looking at.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Tucson have?
NHTSA lists 30 recalls across the 2012 to 2024 Tucson, counted per model year. A recall can cover several years.
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