Fourth generation (NX4, LWB, US, spec) · first-year watch
2026 Hyundai Tucson, day 263
- 61complaints since Jan 12, 2026
- 5recalls
- 14involved a crash
- 3,700median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 27, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
Changed since August
- 3 new complaints in September, mostly about engine, electrical and backup camera.
- Nothing filed yet on sticky steering, transmission failure, engine failure or fire.
- 10th most complaints of the 79 2026 models on this site.
What's been reported
NHTSA's own component codes. One report can cite several.
- Collision avoidance41
- Brakes15
- Other11
- Electrical8
- Lane keeping2
- Exterior Lighting2
- Engine2
- Structure2
Problems so far
- Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking) 20 reports
- Forward collision warning goes off or the camera drops out 18 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 15 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 5 reports
Recent reports
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2026 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that they discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 18. It was later discovered upon checking the Title that the mileage was 2,664.”
Filed May 21, 2026
“I experienced forward collision warning active three timeseven when the car before it's far more mine and one time it used automated emergency braking”
Filed May 21, 2026
“Tire Brand Name Kuhmo HP71 23560R18103H DOT Number 000CMYA8E 5225 The contact stated that while driving 30 mph and accelerated the passenger right rear tire on the 3 diameter hole, punctured in side wall. The tire is the original equipment. The dealer was notified of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 150.”
Filed May 20, 2026
“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 finger got hurt and was bleeding I have pictures but they are not allowing me”
Filed May 4, 2026
At a glance
- Next to the 2024
- The 2026 is too new for a fair per-year comparison. It has 61 complaints so far; the 2024, on sale longer, has 97.
- Top problem
- Two problems run close. Phantom braking has 20 complaints and false collision warning has 18, out of 61 in all. Too few of the phantom braking reports give a mileage to say when it starts.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 17 of the 61 complaints (28%) 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), 14 reports mention a crash and 7 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 8 of 14, fall under false collision warning.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- 5 recalls are on file, but no problem here has enough reports to set against them.
- When owners filed
- Every complaint so far came in during 2026.
Recalls
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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 2025-2026 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.
Risk and remedy
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.
All 5 recalls on the 2026 Hyundai Tucson, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
Guide Seeing this on your own car? How to file a complaint with NHTSA
The log
Complaints by the month NHTSA received them, newest first. Blue bars mark a month with a recall or an investigation.
Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2026 Hyundai Tucson?
Phantom braking, with 20 of the 61 complaints.
At what mileage do 2026 Hyundai Tucson problems start?
Of the 8 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 2,000 miles and half by about 4,000.
How many 2026 Hyundai Tucson complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
17 of them (28%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for phantom braking on the 2026 Hyundai Tucson?
Yes, NHTSA lists a recall on the same system: 26V-316. Its summary says which failure it covers, and that isn't always the one owners describe.