Fourth generation (NX4, LWB, US, spec)
2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid
The most reported problem on the 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is phantom braking, with 10 complaints.
- 46owner complaints
- 4recalls
- 5involved a crash
- 9,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 15, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
Problem sheets
No single problem on the 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid has enough owner reports for a sheet of its own yet. The counts below still cover every complaint on file.
Is the 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid reliable?
The 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid has 46 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, less than half the median of 148 for 2024 SUVs on this site. Of the 5 Tucson Hybrid model years since 2022, it has the 3rd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2023
- At 15 complaints for each year on the road, the 2024 runs above the 2023 (9). That's the only adjacent model year with enough complaints to set beside it.
- Top problem
- Phantom braking leads with 10 of the 46 complaints (22%), ahead of brake wear at 7. Too few of the phantom braking reports give a mileage to say when it starts.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 5 of the 46 complaints (11%) report a crash, a fire or an injury. The typical vehicle on this site sits at 6%, so this one runs well above it. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 5 reports mention a crash and 5 people were hurt.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- 4 recalls are on file, but no problem here has enough reports to set against them.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2024 at 18 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 10. So far in 2026, 15 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking), 10 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
46 complaints is 3.1 times fewer than the median 2024 model on this site and 3.2 times fewer than the median 2024 SUV. Among the 4 Tucson Hybrid model years here it ranks 3rd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Complaints filed by year
18 complaints came in 2024, 6.0 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
Recalls that include the 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA files recalls for the Tucson Hybrid under the Tucson, so this is every recall for the 2024 Hyundai Tucson. Some may cover engines or trims the Tucson Hybrid does not have; the VIN check settles it.
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.
Risk and remedy
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 (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.
Risk and remedy
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 (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."
Risk and remedy
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 (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.
Risk and remedy
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.
All 4 recalls on the 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid?
Phantom braking, with 10 of the 46 complaints.
At what mileage do 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid problems start?
Of the 8 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 5,000 miles and half by about 9,000.
Is the 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid better or worse than the 2023?
Counted per year on the road, the 2024 has more complaints than the 2023: 15 a year against 9.
How many 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
5 of them (11%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for phantom braking on the 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid?
No recall on file for the 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is on the same system as phantom braking. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.