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2024 Hyundai Tucson

Every safety complaint, recall and defect investigation the US government holds on this vehicle.

90

Complaints

12

Crashes

0

Fires

6

Injuries

0

Deaths

Owners of the 2024 Hyundai Tucson have filed 90 safety complaints with NHTSA between September 2023 and August 2026. The most complained-about system is forward collision avoidance, named in 23 of them (26%). The typical failure was reported at 18,000 miles, the median across the 9 complaints that gave an odometer reading.

NHTSA has issued 4 recalls covering this vehicle.

Recalls (4)

TRAILER HITCHES

25V893000 · December 19, 2025

Park outside until repaired

The defect
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 lighting to fail or an electrical short circuit.
The risk
Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will remove the trailer wiring harness and install a dust cap over the wiring receptacle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 290. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 20, 2025.

Hyundai Motor America · up to 51,587 vehicles across all model years covered

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

24V412000 · June 5, 2024

The defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
The risk
A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 261.

Hyundai Motor America · up to 795 vehicles across all model years covered

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

23V556000 · August 4, 2023

The defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Tucson vehicles. 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."
The risk
A label that incorrectly states spare tire pressure when there is no spare tire on-board may cause confusion during an emergency tire replacement, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the tire and loading information label, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 247.

Hyundai Motor America · up to 30 vehicles across all model years covered

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP

23V526000 · July 27, 2023

Park outside until repaired

The defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
The risk
An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
The remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.

Hyundai Motor America · up to 52,109 vehicles across all model years covered

What owners report

Complaints naming each system. One complaint can name several, so these add up to more than 90.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 23 26%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 22 24%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18 20%
SERVICE BRAKES 14 16%
ENGINE 13 14%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9 10%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 6 7%
TRAILER HITCHES 6 7%
SEAT BELTS 5 6%
AIR BAGS 4 4%
VISIBILITY/WIPER 4 4%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 3 3%

When the complaints arrived

By the year NHTSA received them, which is not the year the failures happened. They peaked in 2026 at 39.

2023 2026
2023 to 2026, the last of them a part year

In owners' own words

Quoted from NHTSA's complaint file. These are unverified accounts by the people who filed them, not findings of fault.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 injured · crash · towed

I was rear-ended at an extremely high speed by an intoxicated driver. The impact from being rear-ended pushed my vehicle into another car, damaging the front and rear of my vehicle. My car was a 2024 Tucson with 14,646 miles in perfect condition. No warning lights were on the vehicle, as I consistently take excellent care of my cars. The airbags did not deploy. My car was totaled. I had several injuries from the accident.

NHTSA complaint 11705074. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 injured · crash · towed · 5,000 miles

The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Tuscon. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH the vehicle rear of a second vehicle during the failure the no safety features had activated including the airbag, collision avoidance features. During the incident the vehicle collided with the same vehicle twice although the brake pedal was pressed. During incident the driver sustained neck, shoulder and back injuries and was unconscious and transported to the hospital. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was destroy the towed away. The contact was informed that the safety sensor had failed during the incident. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered.The

NHTSA complaint 11736482, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 injured · crash

•What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? I am not sure exactly what system was involved. But I was pulling in to a parking space on a Washington DC street on Saturday [XXX] when my car suddenly accelerated the steering locked, the brakes didn’t respond and the vehicle mounted a curb and struck a tree. •How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The car went out of my control for a few moments, making it impossible to steer or brake. My wife and I were slightly injured when the car struck the tree and if the tree wasn’t there it could have continued on the sidewalk and struck a pedestrian or of the houses beyond the

NHTSA complaint 11588388, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

SERVICE BRAKES

1 injured · crash

My car automatically braked in the middle of an intersection and caused my vehicle to be rear-ended. This was the third time automatic braking engaged when it should not have been. In the most recent incident on [XXX] I was injured and had to have medical attention. I googled automatic braking and there were many reports of automatic braking being deployed when it should not have been. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint 11642799. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I have a 2024 Hyundai Tuscon SLE that I purchased new and several months ago there was a recall on the trailer hitch wiring. I took the car to Hyundai and they removed the wiring harness hitch due to a fire danager. Todate I have not received a replacement hiring harness, so my vehicle is now useless for pulling a trailer for several months. (The spring and summer months are when I use this the most and have not been able to.) All I hear from Hyundai is that they do not have a cure for this. I notice that the 2025 and 2026 models have a wiring harness on them that do not need replacing. I need something done ASAP regarding this matter. Why has NOTHING been done regarding this replacement?

NHTSA complaint 11756451, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The air conditioning system in my 2024 Hyundai Tucson has never adequately cooled the cabin during high outdoor temperatures, since I purchased the vehicle. The vehicle is parked outdoors in direct sunlight daily, as I have no garage or carport access, and the issue is most severe and consistent during hot weather. This creates a heat exposure risk while driving, particularly on hot days when cabin temperatures remain uncomfortably high despite the AC running and set to the coldest setting. Prolonged exposure to excessive cabin heat can pose a safety risk, including impaired driver alertness and general heat-related discomfort/health risk. I brought the vehicle to CMA's Hyundai of Lynchburg

NHTSA complaint 11756153, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On 7/29/2026, the vehicle experienced a critical safety failure involving the electronic transmission shift-by-wire system, resulting in an unintended rollaway after the ignition was turned off. While parked on an incline, the driver depressed the brake pedal and pressed the Engine Start/Stop button while the vehicle was still positioned in Drive (D). The engine shut off completely. According to factory safety design and vehicle specifications, cutting the ignition in this state is engineered to automatically trigger an electronic command to shift the transmission into Park (P). However, the vehicle failed to execute this electronic fail-safe. The electronic parking pawl did not engage, and

NHTSA complaint 11753788, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

SEAT BELTS
Seatbelt is not fastening in the rear center seat

NHTSA complaint 11751464. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
This has happened twice now. When going at a low speed, once in traffic, once while performing a U-turn, while braking, the car is trying to accelerate. I have to practically stand on the brake pedal to avoid the car lurching forward. I saw no warning lights on the dashboard. I haven't yet brought the vehicle to a dealer or service center, but it will be.

NHTSA complaint 11751431. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

SEAT BELTS
Center rear buckle fails to latch. Plastic case separated after normal operation of closing/folding down the rear seat. Buckle case separated from buckle latch. Buckle would latch with plastic cover missing, however would be a considerable risk, as a the retaining bar feature is not captive to the buckle and would separate in use, if used. As well as a pinch hazard. The center buckle was only use a handful of times and is free from contamination/debris. A safety buckle shouldn't fail under normal operation of folding a seat as designed. The seat folding action caused the buckle casing to pop off and separate.

NHTSA complaint 11749777. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

Compare

Other years of the Hyundai Tucson

Model year Complaints Recalls Deaths
2026 56 5 —
2025 271 6 —
2023 130 2 —
2022 371 3 —
2021 76 1 —
2020 175 1 —
2019 371 1 —
2018 390 1 —
2017 1,081 3 1
2016 1,616 5 —
2015 226 1 —
2014 200 2 —
2013 266 3 —
2012 254 3 —
2011 124 5 —
2010 57 4 —

Other 2024 Hyundai models

Palisade 379 Ioniq 5 219 Santa FE 136 Elantra 52 Kona 46 Sonata 44 Tucson Hybrid 42 Ioniq 6 37

Every Hyundai on this site — 201 vehicles, 276 recall campaigns and 3 open investigation s.

If this is your car and a dealer keeps failing to fix it, your state's lemon law may require the manufacturer to replace it or buy it back. What each state asks for , read from the statutes.

Where these numbers come from

A complaint is one owner's account and has not been verified by NHTSA or by us. A vehicle with more complaints is not necessarily worse: models that sold in larger numbers collect more of them. How this is counted.

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