Hyundai Tucson problems and recalls by year

By model year

Years with 100+ complaints

36 recall campaigns since 2005

1. June 23, 2026 · 26V400000 · 2025–2026 · Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel

   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.

2. May 18, 2026 · 26V316000 · 2025–2026 · Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking

   Software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply the brakes.

   Remedy: Dealers will update the front camera software, free of charge.

3. December 18, 2025 · 25V893000 · 2022–2024 · Trailer hitches · park outside

   The wiring harness may have been installed incorrectly, allowing water into the control module.

   Remedy: Dealers will remove the trailer wiring harness and install a dust cap over the wiring receptacle, free of charge.

4. November 20, 2024 · 24V877000 · 2025 · Electrical system › Wiring

   The console extension wiring assembly may be routed improperly, allowing the transmission to be shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal.

   Remedy: Owners are advised to use the parking brake when parking the vehicle.

5. September 13, 2024 · 24V691000 · 2025 · Equipment › Other › Labels

   The glove box air bag warning label may be missing.

   Remedy: Hyundai will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge.

6. June 5, 2024 · 24V412000 · 2024 · Steering › Electric power assist system

   The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge.

7. August 4, 2023 · 23V556000 · 2024 · Equipment › Other › Labels

   The tire and loading information label may incorrectly indicate information about a spare tire.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tire and loading information label, as necessary, free of charge.

8. January 31, 2023 · 23V038000 · 2022 · Structure › Body › Roof and pillars; Structure › Critical fasteners

   The roof moldings may detach.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the roof moldings, as necessary, free of charge.

9. December 2, 2021 · 21V938000 · 2022 · Electrical system › Software; Exterior lighting

   The software installed in the Integrated Central Control Unit (ICU) may be incompatible with the vehicle, which could result in inoperative headlights and/or taillights.

   Remedy: Dealers updated the ICU software, free of charge.

10. September 17, 2021 · 21V727000 · 2017 · Engine

    The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which can result in engine damage.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine.

11. September 4, 2020 · 20V543000 · 2016–2021 · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module · park outside

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HECU fuse.

12. February 5, 2019 · 19V063000 · 2011–2013 · Engine and engine cooling › Engine

    The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage.

    Remedy: Hyundai has notified owners, and dealers will inspect for an oil pan leak, replacing it if necessary, and install an updated oil pressure switch, free of charge.

13. August 30, 2016 · 16V628000 · 2016 · Electrical system › Software; Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)

    Certain driving conditions and high temperatures may cause the vehicle to not move if the accelerator pedal is pressed and released repeatedly.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the Transmission Control Module software, free of charge.

14. May 24, 2016 · 16V348000 · 2016 · Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › LATCH

    In the affected vehicles, if the primary hood latch has been released, and the vehicle is driven, the secondary hood latch may not hold adequately secure the hood to prevent it from opening while the vehicle is in motion.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch, free of charge.

15. March 10, 2016 · 16V147000 · 2016 · Exterior lighting › Tail lights

    In the affected vehicles, when the vehicle's engine is running and the brake lights are illuminated, if the turn signal is activated, the trailer turn signal lights will either turn off or remain continuously illuminated (not flash).

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the tow hitch harness, free of charge.

16. January 28, 2016 · 16V057000 · 2011 · Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines

    The affected vehicles have a transmission fluid cooler hose that may have been improperly manufactured, resulting in a transmission fluid leak.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission fluid cooler hose, free of charge.

17. May 13, 2014 · 14V245000 · 2011–2014 · Air bags

    In the affected vehicles, the air bag assembly installed in the steering wheel may come loose from its mounting.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts that secure the driver's air bag assembly, free of charge.

18. April 26, 2011 · 11V259000 · 2010 · Exterior lighting

    HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TUCSON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 27, 2010, THROUGH APRIL 17, 2010 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT," FOR THE…

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR REFLECTOR ASSEMBLIES, FREE OF CHARGE.

19. February 25, 2010 · 10V061000 · 2010 · Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive

    PROPERLY SEATED ADULT RIGHT FRONT SEAT PASSENGERS WEIGHING OVER APPROXIMATELY 240 POUNDS CAUSE THE PASSIVE OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (PODS) MODULE PROGRAM TO ILLUMINATE THE "AIR BAG" WARNING LAMP.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE PODS MODULE FREE OF CHARGE.

20. May 8, 2007 · 07V197000 · 2005–2007 · Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

    ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, STATIC AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT TESTING CONDUCTED BY NHTSA USING FIFTH PERCENTILE FEMALE DUMMIES INDICATED THAT A SMALL STATURE ADULT DRIVER NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT AND INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL OR NEAR FRONTAL CRASH, THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER…

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE WITH ONE THAT IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE AN INCREASED MARGIN OF COMPLIANCE FOR LOW RISK DEPLOYMENT FOR SMALL STATURE ADULTS WHO ARE NOT PROPERLY WEARING…

21. November 22, 2006 · 06V445000 · 2005–2007 · Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

    ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DURING STATIC AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT TESTING CONDUCTED BY NHTSA USING FIFTH PERCENTILE FEMALE DUMMIES INDICATED IF A SMALL STATURED ADULT DRIVER, NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT, IS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL OR NEAR FRONTAL CRASH,…

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE.

22. July 27, 2005 · 05V342000 · 2005 · Parking brake

    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE PARKING LEVER RATCHET PAWL WAS NOT PROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND MAY DAMAGE THE TEETH OF THE PARKING LEVER RATCHET.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY.

23. July 7, 2005 · 05V315000 · 2005 · Parking brake

    ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET PAWL WAS NOT PROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND MY DAMAGE THE TEETH OF THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY.

24. April 27, 2005 · 05V177000 · 2005 · Electronic stability control › Automatic (asc)

    ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP), THE YAW RATE SENSOR MAY BECOME TOO SENSITIVE AND MAY RECALIBRATE INACCURATELY.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ESP HYDRAULIC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT.

25. March 25, 2005 · 05V119000 · 2005 · Electronic stability control › Automatic (asc)

    ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP), THE YAW RATE SENSOR MAY BECOME TOO SENSITIVE AND MAY RECALIBRATE INACCURATELY.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ESP HYDRAULIC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FREE OF CHARGE.

Shared, in full on the sibling's page:

• Hyundai Elantra: 26V254000 (2026, air bags)
• Hyundai Sonata: 26V047000 (2026, electrical system); 23V526000 (2023–2024, power train); 13V113000 (2006–2011, exterior lighting); 09V280000 (2005–2007, exterior lighting); 09V122000 (2005–2007, exterior lighting)
• Hyundai Santa Fe: 25V809000 (2025, air bags); 25V549000 (2025–2026, engine and engine cooling); 23V651000 (2010–2013, service brakes, hydraulic); 22V056000 (2014–2015, service brakes, hydraulic); 16V842000 (2016–2017, electrical system)

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