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Fourth generation (NX4, LWB, US, spec) · first-year watch

2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, day 180

  • 22complaints since Mar 17, 2026
  • 4recalls
  • 4involved a crash

Newest report Sep 7, 2026 · checked Sep 13, 2026

Changed since August

  • 1 new complaint in September, about electrical.
  • Nothing filed yet on sticky steering, transmission failure, engine failure or fire.
  • 35th most complaints of the 69 2026 models on this site.
2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid
Photo: HJUdall, Wikimedia Commons, CC0

What's been reported

NHTSA's own component codes. One report can cite several.

  • Collision avoidance
    7
  • Electrical
    7
  • Other
    4
  • Backup camera
    3
  • Engine And Engine Cooling
    2
  • Transmission and drivetrain
    2
  • Exterior Lighting
    2
  • Speed control
    1

Problems so far

  • Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 8 reports

Recent reports

“My instrument cluster goes completely blank while driving the vehicle. It will also have every light come on when it does come back on all of the check engine lights, and every other diagnosis light comes on. It continues to do this while driving. I have already had the safety recall done and it is still failing.”

Filed Sep 7, 2026

“Reverse and front cameras are not functioning. When put in reverse, no camera view is shown and when put back in drive, no camera is shown. Also, no cameras work for parking assistance. Screen says "No Camera Signal". This is occurring every time I put it in reverse or park. Car has 750 miles on it and is 3 weeks old.”

Filed Aug 24, 2026

“Camera malfunction sign with "NO CAMERA SIGNAL RECEIVED. PLEASE TRY AGAIN LATER" pops up at random times when trying to backup, or park in a lane.”

Filed Jun 15, 2026

“Car suddenly braked on three separate occasions with enough space between vehicles.”

Filed Jun 1, 2026

Recalls

Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

26V-400Jun 24, 2026
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel

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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Risk and remedy
Risk: 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 are expected to be mailed August 22, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 304. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 25, 2026.
26V-316May 19, 2026
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply the brakes.

Risk and remedy
Risk: Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 20, 2026.
26V-254Apr 21, 2026
Air Bags:Sensor:Side Impact

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.

Risk and remedy
Risk: 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 were mailed June 11, 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.
26V-047Jan 27, 2026
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel

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 may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.

The log

Complaints by the month NHTSA received them, newest first. Dark bars mark a month with a recall or an investigation.

Sep 2026
1Electrical
Aug 2026
7Electrical, Backup camera
Jul 2026
5Electrical, Transmission and drivetrain
Jun 2026
6Collision avoidance, Electrical recall 26V-400: Electrical
May 2026
2Collision avoidance, Engine And Engine Cooling recall 26V-316: Collision avoidance
Apr 2026
0 recall 26V-254: Airbags
Mar 2026
1Speed control

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