2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 33
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2026
None on file
27% of complaints
Complaints per year
2026: 33 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 112 |
| 2023 | 35 |
| 2024 | 48 |
| 2025 | 148 |
| 2026 | 33 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
27% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On approximately July 20, 2026, while traveling on Randall Road in Elgin, IL, the vehicle's automatic emergency braking system engaged abruptly and without warning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-08
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
The vehicle was taken to the dealership for Recall 304 (NHTSA Campaign 26V400), which was supposed to fix an instrument panel/heads-up display (HUD) communication loop crash.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-17
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
Forward collision avoidance
27% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
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The contact owns a 2026 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while slowly driving into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly stopped and then suddenly jolted forward and crashed into a guard rail and steel fence in front of the local Post Office.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-06-29
Also filed under Air bags
I was driving - the car in front of me signaled they were exiting my lane, I accelerated to pull up - the auto brake triggered for no reason, slamming my car to a stop without my consent.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-05-26
Back over prevention
12% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and rearview system braking.
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Twice within 3 days the car drove when was in electronic park. FIRST August 1 2026 instance got in car parked in a lot. Started it (foot on brake, push start). Spent â 15 min checking iPad.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-10
Also filed under Service brakes
Power train
9% · 3 reportsAir bags
9% · 3 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Safety of anyone, including a service dog in the car, is at risk from accident. 10-01-2026 5:30 am accident. -I was Struck on drivers side (t-bone) both driverside doors, -NO airbag or seatbelt tensioning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-09
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
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2026-03-24Electrical system26V047000 Hyundai 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.
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460.
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2026-06-11Air bags26V254000 Hyundai 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the impact sensor(s), as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 299.
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2026-06-22Forward collision avoidance26V316000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will update the front camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 302.
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Date not on fileElectrical system26V400000 Hyundai 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.
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 22, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460.
Buy-smart checklist
2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Back over prevention: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V400000 · Electrical system
- Recall 26V047000 · Electrical system
- Recall 26V254000 · Air bags
- Recall 26V316000 · Forward collision avoidance
FAQ
- Is the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.