2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in HybridProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system20
Forward collision avoidance10
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in 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.

91%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

New

Recall 26V-400 · Jun 23, 2026 · 96,310 vehicles · 87,627 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

73%repaired · 2026 Q3

Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking

New

Recall 26V-316 · May 18, 2026 · 423,062 vehicles · 308,229 repaired

Risk. Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

74%repaired · 2026 Q3

Sensor: side impact

New

Recall 26V-254 · Apr 20, 2026 · 2,931 vehicles · 2,174 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

New

Recall 26V-047 · Jan 26, 2026 · 41,651 vehicles · 39,960 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 Plug-in 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 Plug-in Hybrid median. How we score

'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid safety ratings

2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID 5 HB N/A FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Tucson Plug-in Hybrid owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

On October 7, 2026, my 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid (about 5,550 miles) lost power while I was driving, twice in one day: in the morning and again that evening, including on a freeway. The vehicle lurched and stalled and multiple warning lights came on. There was no crash or injury, but a…
Complaint 11777331 · Nov 11, 2026
The contact owns a 2026 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start and required to be jump-started by the dealer. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the failure could…
Complaint 11760328 · Aug 28, 2026 · 4,089 miles

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