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Hyundai Tucson recalls by year & common problems

NHTSA safety recalls and owner-reported complaints for every Hyundai Tucson model year from 2010 to 2025. Real, government-sourced figures — use them to gauge how common a problem actually is before you spend on parts.

Compact SUV Model years 2010–2025 27 NHTSA recalls 6,169 owner complaints
27 NHTSA recalls
6,169 owner complaints
16 model years covered
213 citing a crash
132 citing a fire
195 citing an injury

Hyundai Tucson recalls & complaints by model year

Every Tucson model year from 2010–2025. Pick yours to jump to its recall list.

Model year Recalls Complaints Details
2010 Hyundai Tucson 4 59 2010 recalls ↓
2011 Hyundai Tucson 5 124 2011 recalls ↓
2012 Hyundai Tucson 3 255 2012 recalls ↓
2013 Hyundai Tucson 3 266 2013 recalls ↓
2014 Hyundai Tucson 2 202 2014 recalls ↓
2015 Hyundai Tucson 1 229 2015 recalls ↓
2016 Hyundai Tucson 5 1,625 2016 recalls ↓
2017 Hyundai Tucson 3 1,092 2017 recalls ↓
2018 Hyundai Tucson 1 398 2018 recalls ↓
2019 Hyundai Tucson 1 385 2019 recalls ↓
2020 Hyundai Tucson 1 179 2020 recalls ↓
2021 Hyundai Tucson 1 80 2021 recalls ↓
2022 Hyundai Tucson 3 506 2022 recalls ↓
2023 Hyundai Tucson 2 180 2023 recalls ↓
2024 Hyundai Tucson 4 149 2024 recalls ↓
2025 Hyundai Tucson 7 440 2025 recalls ↓

A recall campaign that covers several model years is counted in each of them, so the yearly figures add up to 46 while NHTSA lists 27 separate campaigns.

Most-reported systems on the Hyundai Tucson

The component categories Hyundai owners file the most complaints about with NHTSA, summed across model years 2010–2025.

Recent recalls on the Hyundai Tucson

The most recent NHTSA recall campaigns on file across every model year. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your specific vehicle is affected and unrepaired.

Every Hyundai Tucson recall, year by year

Each NHTSA recall campaign listed for that model year, newest first. A recall applies to specific VINs, so enter yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your vehicle is included and still unrepaired.

2010 Hyundai Tucson recalls (4)

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Sep 2023

    The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

    NHTSA campaign 23V651000 · also 2011–2013
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH Apr 2013

    Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 13V113000 · also 2011
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING Apr 2011

    HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TUCSON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 27, 2010, THROUGH APRIL 17, 2010 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT," FOR THE…

    NHTSA campaign 11V259000
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE Feb 2010

    PROPERLY SEATED ADULT RIGHT FRONT SEAT PASSENGERS WEIGHING OVER APPROXIMATELY 240 POUNDS CAUSE THE PASSIVE OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (PODS) MODULE PROGRAM TO ILLUMINATE THE "AIR BAG" WARNING LAMP.

    NHTSA campaign 10V061000

2011 Hyundai Tucson recalls (5)

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Sep 2023

    The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

    NHTSA campaign 23V651000 · also 2010 and 2012–2013
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE Feb 2019

    The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage.

    NHTSA campaign 19V063000 · also 2012–2013
  • POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › COOLING UNIT AND LINES Jan 2016

    The affected vehicles have a transmission fluid cooler hose that may have been improperly manufactured, resulting in a transmission fluid leak.

    NHTSA campaign 16V057000
  • AIR BAGS May 2014

    In the affected vehicles, the air bag assembly installed in the steering wheel may come loose from its mounting.

    NHTSA campaign 14V245000 · also 2012–2014
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH Apr 2013

    Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 13V113000 · also 2010

2012 Hyundai Tucson recalls (3)

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Sep 2023

    The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

    NHTSA campaign 23V651000 · also 2010–2011 and 2013
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE Feb 2019

    The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage.

    NHTSA campaign 19V063000 · also 2011 and 2013
  • AIR BAGS May 2014

    In the affected vehicles, the air bag assembly installed in the steering wheel may come loose from its mounting.

    NHTSA campaign 14V245000 · also 2011 and 2013–2014

2013 Hyundai Tucson recalls (3)

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Sep 2023

    The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

    NHTSA campaign 23V651000 · also 2010–2012
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE Feb 2019

    The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage.

    NHTSA campaign 19V063000 · also 2011–2012
  • AIR BAGS May 2014

    In the affected vehicles, the air bag assembly installed in the steering wheel may come loose from its mounting.

    NHTSA campaign 14V245000 · also 2011–2012 and 2014

2014 Hyundai Tucson recalls (2)

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Feb 2022

    The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.

    NHTSA campaign 22V056000 · also 2015
  • AIR BAGS May 2014

    In the affected vehicles, the air bag assembly installed in the steering wheel may come loose from its mounting.

    NHTSA campaign 14V245000 · also 2011–2013

2015 Hyundai Tucson recalls (1)

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Feb 2022

    The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.

    NHTSA campaign 22V056000 · also 2014

2016 Hyundai Tucson recalls (5)

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Sep 2020

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 20V543000 · also 2017–2021
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING Nov 2016

    The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated.

    NHTSA campaign 16V842000 · also 2017
  • POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) Aug 2016

    Certain driving conditions and high temperatures may cause the vehicle to not move if the accelerator pedal is pressed and released repeatedly.

    NHTSA campaign 16V628000
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES › HOOD › LATCH May 2016

    In the affected vehicles, if the primary hood latch has been released, and the vehicle is driven, the secondary hood latch may not hold adequately secure the hood to prevent it from opening while the vehicle is in motion.

    NHTSA campaign 16V348000
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING › TAIL LIGHTS Mar 2016

    In the affected vehicles, when the vehicle's engine is running and the brake lights are illuminated, if the turn signal is activated, the trailer turn signal lights will either turn off or remain continuously illuminated (not flash).

    NHTSA campaign 16V147000

2017 Hyundai Tucson recalls (3)

  • ENGINE Sep 2021

    The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which can result in engine damage.

    NHTSA campaign 21V727000
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Sep 2020

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 20V543000 · also 2016 and 2018–2021
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING Nov 2016

    The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated.

    NHTSA campaign 16V842000 · also 2016

2018 Hyundai Tucson recalls (1)

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Sep 2020

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 20V543000 · also 2016–2017 and 2019–2021

2019 Hyundai Tucson recalls (1)

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Sep 2020

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 20V543000 · also 2016–2018 and 2020–2021

2020 Hyundai Tucson recalls (1)

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Sep 2020

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 20V543000 · also 2016–2019 and 2021

2021 Hyundai Tucson recalls (1)

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Sep 2020

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 20V543000 · also 2016–2020

2022 Hyundai Tucson recalls (3)

  • TRAILER HITCHES Dec 2025

    The wiring harness may have been installed incorrectly, allowing water into the control module. Moisture accumulation may cause the trailer lighting to fail or an electrical short circuit.

    NHTSA campaign 25V893000 · also 2023–2024
  • STRUCTURE › BODY › ROOF AND PILLARS Jan 2023

    The roof moldings may detach.

    NHTSA campaign 23V038000
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE Dec 2021

    The software installed in the Integrated Central Control Unit (ICU) may be incompatible with the vehicle, which could result in inoperative headlights and/or taillights.

    NHTSA campaign 21V938000

2023 Hyundai Tucson recalls (2)

  • TRAILER HITCHES Dec 2025

    The wiring harness may have been installed incorrectly, allowing water into the control module. Moisture accumulation may cause the trailer lighting to fail or an electrical short circuit.

    NHTSA campaign 25V893000 · also 2022 and 2024
  • POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › FLUID/LUBRICANT › PUMP Jul 2023

    The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.

    NHTSA campaign 23V526000 · also 2024

2024 Hyundai Tucson recalls (4)

  • TRAILER HITCHES Dec 2025

    The wiring harness may have been installed incorrectly, allowing water into the control module. Moisture accumulation may cause the trailer lighting to fail or an electrical short circuit.

    NHTSA campaign 25V893000 · also 2022–2023
  • STEERING › ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Jun 2024

    The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

    NHTSA campaign 24V412000
  • EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS Aug 2023

    The tire and loading information label may incorrectly indicate information about a spare tire. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    NHTSA campaign 23V556000
  • POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › FLUID/LUBRICANT › PUMP Jul 2023

    The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.

    NHTSA campaign 23V526000 · also 2023

2025 Hyundai Tucson recalls (7)

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Jun 2026

    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."

    NHTSA campaign 26V400000
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE › AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING May 2026

    Software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply the brakes.

    NHTSA campaign 26V316000
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Jan 2026

    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."

    NHTSA campaign 26V047000
  • AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW › CURTAIN Nov 2025

    The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.

    NHTSA campaign 25V809000
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › CRITICAL FASTENERS Aug 2025

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 25V549000
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING Nov 2024

    The console extension wiring assembly may be routed improperly, allowing the transmission to be shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal.

    NHTSA campaign 24V877000
  • EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS Sep 2024

    The glove box air bag warning label may be missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    NHTSA campaign 24V691000

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Hyundai Tucson recalls: frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Hyundai Tucson have?

NHTSA lists 27 recall campaigns for the Hyundai Tucson across model years 2010–2025 (16 model years covered here). The 2025 model year has the most, with 7. A recall is an official safety action with a free remedy at a franchised dealer.

Which Hyundai Tucson year has the most recalls?

The 2025 Hyundai Tucson has the most NHTSA recalls (7), followed by 2016 (5) and 2011 (5). A campaign that covers several model years counts toward each of them.

Which Hyundai Tucson year has the most complaints?

Owners have filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2016 Hyundai Tucson (1,625), followed by 2017 (1,092) and 2022 (506). Older and higher-volume model years collect more reports simply by being on the road longer.

What are the most common problems on the Hyundai Tucson?

Across 6,169 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2010–2025, the most-reported systems on the Hyundai Tucson are Engine (2,402), Power Train (1,232), Electrical System (766), Fuel/Propulsion System (411), Forward Collision Avoidance (386) and Service Brakes (375).

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public recalls and complaints databases, model years 2010–2025, as of October 2026. Counts combine the records NHTSA files under “TUCSON”, “TUCSON HYBRID” and “TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID”. A complaint is an unverified owner report; a recall is an official safety action with a free remedy. High complaint counts often reflect high sales volume.