13 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
Hyundai is recalling certain Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail. This display shows things like the speedometer and warning lights, so when it fails, that information may not be shown to the driver. Because of this, these vehicles do not meet a federal safety standard for vehicle controls and displays.
Hyundai is recalling certain 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. Software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to turn on too early. When this happens, the system unexpectedly applies the brakes on its own, even when it isn't needed. This is a software problem in the camera that watches for collisions.
Some Tucson SUVs came with an optional tow hitch wiring harness that may have been installed incorrectly. That mistake can let water get into a control module connected to the trailer wiring. If enough moisture builds up over time, it may cause the trailer lights to stop working properly, or it may cause an electrical short circuit somewhere in the wiring connected to the hitch.
⚠ NHTSA advises: park outside and away from structures (fire risk).
Hyundai is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, and 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles because the side curtain air bags may not have been installed correctly. This can cause the air bags not to deploy the way they are supposed to in a crash. Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags correctly, at no cost to owners.
On certain Tucson and Santa Fe models, the bolts holding the engine's connecting rods together may not have been tightened correctly. Hyundai says this can cause the engine to lose drive power and become damaged, and in some cases the engine may begin leaking oil as a result.
On certain new Tucson and Santa Cruz models, a wiring assembly near the console may be routed incorrectly. This can let the gear shifter be moved out of Park without the brake pedal being pressed. Dealers will reroute the wiring correctly. In the meantime, Hyundai is telling owners to use the parking brake whenever they park.
Certain 2025 Hyundai Tucson vehicles may be missing the air bag warning label that is supposed to be placed inside the glove box. This label is meant to warn people about the added risks an air bag can pose to an infant or a child in the front seat. Some of these vehicles may have left the factory without this label in place.
On some 2024 Hyundai Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles, a circuit board inside the power steering system can short circuit. If this happens, the vehicle loses power steering assist, which means the steering wheel becomes much harder to turn. Dealers will replace the power steering electric power pack at no cost to the owner.
Hyundai is recalling certain Tucson vehicles because the tire and loading information label may give incorrect information about a spare tire. That label is the sticker listing tire pressures and load limits for the vehicle. It may state a pressure for a spare tire when the vehicle does not carry one. Because the label is wrong, these vehicles do not meet the federal safety rule covering tire selection and rims. Dealers will check the label and replace it if needed.
Some Hyundai vehicles have an electronic controller for the engine stop-start oil pump that may contain damaged electrical components. This damage can cause the pump controller to overheat, which increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
⚠ NHTSA advises: park outside and away from structures (fire risk).
On certain Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles, the trim moldings running along the roofline may not be properly secured. While the vehicle is being driven, a molding can come loose and detach from the roof. If a molding falls off, it can land on the roadway, becoming a hazard for other drivers and increasing the chance of a crash nearby.
The software that runs your Tucson's central control unit may not be compatible with the vehicle. This can cause the headlights or taillights to stop working. When lights go out, it becomes harder for you and other drivers to see, which raises the risk of a crash. Dealers have already updated the software on all affected vehicles at no cost, so most owners will not receive a separate notification letter about this recall.
A part of the anti-lock brake system can corrode on the inside and cause an electrical short. This could lead to a fire in the engine compartment. Hyundai will replace a fuse in this part, and on some vehicles will also update the stability control software, to fix the problem.
⚠ NHTSA advises: park outside and away from structures (fire risk).
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 393 | 13 | 9 | 10 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 378 | 15 | 11 | 10 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 176 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 78 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 2022 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 381 | 25 | 4 | 54 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 138 | 12 | 1 | 5 |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 103 | 13 | 0 | 7 |
| 2025 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 298 | 34 | 1 | 20 |
NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls covering the 2018–2025 Hyundai Tucson. 9 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Hyundai Tucson Instrument Panel Display Can Fail" (NHTSA campaign 26V400000), reported Jun 24, 2026.
The 2025 Hyundai Tucson has the most, with 6 recalls. The 2018 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 1. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
Yes. 3 Hyundai Tucson recalls carry a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA: Hyundai Tucson Tow Hitch Wiring Lets In Water (25V893000); Hyundai Sonata, Tucson, Palisade Oil Pump Fire Risk (23V526000); Hyundai Tucson Brake Control Unit Fire Risk (20V543000). These apply only to the affected vehicles, so check your VIN.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Hyundai dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: