Federal safety data shows 3 recalls and 20 complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Tucson, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

26V0470002026-27-01

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."

An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

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25V5490002025-26-08

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

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.

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.

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26V2540002026-21-04

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.

Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 20 issues reported over 1 model years, forward collision avoidance problems are the most common for the 2026 Hyundai Tucson. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Forward Collision Avoidance7

02Service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance4

03Lane Departure2

04Electrical System2

05Unknown Or Other1

20 total across 1 model years (2026–2026)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Hyundai Tucson Fuel Economy

26–38mpg combined

24-38city

30-38hwy

$1,150-$1,700/yr

The 2026 Hyundai Tucson delivers 26 to 38 MPG combined across 5 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Tucson Hybrid Blue - Automatic (AM-S6)

38mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

38 city38 hwy~$1,150/yr7/10 Clean

Tucson Hybrid - Automatic (AM-S6)

36mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

36 city37 hwy~$1,200/yr7/10 Clean

Tucson Plug-in Hybrid - Automatic (AM-S6)

35mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

35 city35 hwy~$1,250/yr9/10 Clean

Tucson FWD - Automatic (S8)

28mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city33 hwy~$1,550/yr5/10 Average

Tucson AWD - Automatic (S8)

26mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

24 city30 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2026 Hyundai Tucson

35States

26%in top 3

Texas has the most inventory at 10%, with options spread across 35 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

TXTexas

2,86410%

FLFlorida

2,5629%

PAPennsylvania

1,9097%

CACalifornia

1,7326%

GAGeorgia

1,4965%

DEDelaware

1,2124%

NYNew York

1,0904%

ILIllinois

9393%

OHOhio

8913%

NCNorth Carolina

8683%

MOMissouri

8303%

MDMaryland

7763%

DCWashington DC

7633%

NJNew Jersey

7163%

AZArizona

7072%

WAWashington

6642%

COColorado

6262%

NHNew Hampshire

6062%

MNMinnesota

6032%

RIRhode Island

5652%

TN527

OK496

OR494

IN476

MA418

AL408

CT382

WI371

UT354

MI280

NV232

VA224

NE181

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2026.

Buying a 2026 Hyundai Tucson?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2026 Hyundai Tucson a good car to buy?

The 2026 Hyundai Tucson has its strengths and its watch-outs. 3 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report forward collision avoidance as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2026 Hyundai Tucson?

There are 3 documented recalls for the 2026 Hyundai Tucson. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2026 Hyundai Tucson?

You'll get between 26 and 38 MPG combined from the 2026 Hyundai Tucson, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2026 Hyundai Tucson?

Out of 20 owner complaints, forward collision avoidance issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.