How many recalls does the Hyundai Tucson have?

NHTSA lists 9 recalls for the Hyundai Tucson across the 2012, 2017 and 2022 model years covered here. A recall is an official safety action with a free remedy at a franchised dealer.

What are the most common problems on the Hyundai Tucson?

Across 1,671 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported systems on the Hyundai Tucson are Engine (845), Power Train (374), Fuel/Propulsion System (198), Unknown Or Other (196), Electrical System (145), Vehicle Speed Control (86).

Hyundai Tucson recalls & common problems

NHTSA safety recalls and owner-reported complaints for the Hyundai Tucson, sampled across the 2012, 2017 and 2022 model years. Real, government-sourced figures — use them to gauge how common a problem actually is before you spend on parts.

Compact SUV 9 NHTSA recalls 1,671 owner complaints

9 NHTSA recalls

1,671 owner complaints

48 citing a crash

43 citing a fire

77 citing an injury

Most-reported systems on the Hyundai Tucson

The component categories Hyundai owners file the most complaints about with NHTSA, summed across the 2012, 2017 and 2022 model years covered.

Engine 845
Power Train 374
Fuel/Propulsion System 198
Unknown Or Other 196
Electrical System 145
Vehicle Speed Control 86

Recalls & complaints by model year

Jump to the model year that matches your Tucson:

Model year	Recalls	Complaints	Diagnose
2012 Hyundai Tucson	3	253	All codes →
2017 Hyundai Tucson	3	1,065	All codes →
2022 Hyundai Tucson	3	353	All codes →

Recent recalls on the Hyundai Tucson

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

TRAILER HITCHES Dec 2025

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tucson vehicles equipped with an optional Mobis tow hitch wiring harness. The wiring harness may have been installed incorrectly, allowing water into the control module. Moisture accumulation may cause the trailer lig…
NHTSA campaign 25V893000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Sep 2023

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicl…
NHTSA campaign 23V651000
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Jan 2023

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.…
NHTSA campaign 23V038000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE Dec 2021

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson vehicles. 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
ENGINE Sep 2021

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Tucson and Sonata Hybrid vehicles. 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. The Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) could corrode…
NHTSA campaign 20V543000

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