2018 Hyundai Tucson
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
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
- 396
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2018
Opened by NHTSA
61% of complaints
Complaints per year
2018: 396 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 185 |
| 2006 | 135 |
| 2007 | 65 |
| 2008 | 43 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 58 |
| 2011 | 124 |
| 2012 | 255 |
| 2013 | 266 |
| 2014 | 202 |
| 2015 | 228 |
| 2016 | 1,621 |
| 2017 | 1,089 |
| 2018 | 396 |
| 2019 | 380 |
| 2020 | 177 |
| 2021 | 79 |
| 2022 | 381 |
| 2023 | 135 |
| 2024 | 96 |
| 2025 | 285 |
| 2026 | 64 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
61% · 243 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was driving home from a family get together with my husband and daughter in my car. We smelled something burning, and suddenly smoke was coming out of my center console. I pulled over and flames were coming out of the driver side.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-27
Also filed under Power train
The car started making a loud noise my oil lamp light started flashing, after I stopped at a red light I accelerated then my alternator light came on the car died.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-10-15
My car had a lot of trouble accelerating itâs delayed
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-28
Power train
26% · 101 reportsShow complaint excerpts
In May 2024 my Hyundai Tucson died in a middle of an intersection with no warning. Worse than that is Hyundai motor USA informed me that the car was on a recall list for an engine failure issue that was apart of class action suit .
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-23
Service brakes
10% · 41 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Show complaint excerpts
I was pulling into a parking spot in a shopping parking lot and stepped on the brake to stop, but the brakes failed and the car kept going and would not stop, ultimately rolling up over the curb onto the grass area and crashed into the concrete...
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-12-09
Electrical system
7% · 27 reportsFuel/propulsion system
6% · 22 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2018Complaint volume 396 complaints filed for this model year.
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2020-11-02Service brakes, hydraulic20V543000 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.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HECU fuse. For 2019-2021 model years, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software will also be updated. Recall repairs will be performed free of charge.
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2022-09-12Defect petitionClosed 2023-12-12 Loss of Motive Power
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Hyundai Tucson — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 243 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 101 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 41 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V543000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2018 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Hyundai Tucson is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Hyundai Tucson?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 61% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Hyundai Tucson have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.