no report yet
Front: macpherson strut
NewRisk. A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
2026 Hyundai Tucson HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 35 owner complaints about the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid has problems
35 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
9Forward collision avoidance3 crash/fire/injury
3Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
3Back over prevention2 crash/fire/injury
3Lane departure
3Power train
2Exterior lighting
2Engine and engine cooling
1Vehicle speed control
77 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 10 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | 3 |
| Air bags | 3 | 3 |
| Back over prevention | 3 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 7 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NewRisk. An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
NewRisk. Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensor: side impact
NewRisk. Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NewRisk. An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Best & worst years
2026 vs. every other Tucson Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tucson Hybrid median. How we score
'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid safety ratings
2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID SUV HEV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Tucson Hybrid owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On approximately XXX, while traveling on [XXX], the vehicle's automatic emergency braking system engaged abruptly and without warning. The vehicle ahead had stopped with sufficient distance for a normal, controlled stop. Despite this, the automatic braking system activated suddenly on the 45-mph…
While traveling the following have happened multiple times. It has already been serviced by the dealership who corrected all pending recalls and then informed me they could not replicate the problem. It has now happened since the vehicle was returned to me. This morning while driving at freeway…
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…
Own a 2026 Tucson Hybrid?
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