2026 Hyundai Tucson
3 recalls · 25 complaints · Safety Score C
Recall History
Hyundai 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.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 281.
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. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.
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.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the impact sensor(s), as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 299. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 22, 2026.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | Service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance | 3 times my car have braked while im driving causing my whole car to jerk 2 of the time i hit my head and my knuckle and ... | No | No |
| 05/04/2026 | Exterior Lighting | Rear turn light visibility, turn signals are a foot off the ground and hard to see by cars following due to location on ... | No | No |
| 05/03/2026 | Unknown or Other | The 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid does not have an option to turn off the beeping notification “Consider Taking a Break”. I... | No | No |
| 05/02/2026 | Service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance | 4/26: I was in the turn lane and SLOWLY approaching the vehicle in front of me. I was at least 12 feet back when the eme... | No | No |
| 05/01/2026 | Forward Collision Avoidance | I was driving on the highway in heavy traffic which was moving relatively slowly (15-30mph). I had plenty of room in fro... | No | No |
| 04/27/2026 | Forward Collision Avoidance | I've had this vehicle as a loaner from Hyundai for 2 weeks now and the vehicle has used its "emergency" breaking system ... | No | No |
| 04/21/2026 | Service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance | Safety Risk: While traveling at approximately 25 MPH on the I-495 (way to work) the vehicle initiated a full-force emerg... | No | No |
| 04/19/2026 | Lane Departure | Every time we drive our brand new Tucson on the highway the driver assistance warning is constantly flashing a coffee cu... | No | No |
| 04/10/2026 | Service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance | The contact owns a 2026 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving 45-50 MPH, the vehicle experienced phantom... | No | No |
| 04/09/2026 | Service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance | The automatic emergency braking system has literally locked the brakes up 5 times in the last several months since the c... | No | No |
Most Complained-About Components
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson has 3 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 25.
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson has a Safety Score of 51/100 (Grade C). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson received a Safety Score of C. This vehicle has an average safety record. There are 3 crash reports on file.
Contact your nearest Hyundai dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).
Source: NHTSA vehicle recall database, 2026.