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2026 Hyundai Tucson: common problems and reliability
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87 owner complaints, most about forward collision avoidance. 5 recalls.
Should I buy a 2026 Tucson?The 2026 Hyundai Tucson has 87 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2026 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2026 Hyundai Tucson vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2026 a good year for the Tucson?
Across the 22 Tucson model years we track, complaint volume runs from 18 (2009) to 3,155 (2016). With 87 complaints, the 2026 Tucson sits below the model's median of 185.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2026 Tucson
engine and engine cooling:critical fasteners
Campaign 25V549000Hyundai 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.
electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Campaign 26V047000Hyundai 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."
air bags:sensor:side impact
Campaign 26V254000Hyundai 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.
forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
Campaign 26V316000Hyundai 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.
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electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Campaign 26V400000Hyundai 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."
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed and varies significantly by model year and powertrain.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Tucson. See the full Tucson owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Tucson listings typically run $14,189–$22,499.
Other Tucson model years
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