repaired · 2022 Q4
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Park outsideRisk. An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
2018 Hyundai TucsonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 399 owner complaints about the 2018 Hyundai Tucson, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 20V-543 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Hyundai Tucson has problems
399 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
244Engine13 crash/fire/injury
101Power train5 crash/fire/injury
29Electrical system
22Fuel/propulsion system
21Service brakes
20Service brakes, hydraulic
16Vehicle speed control
13Exterior lighting
8Structure
3113 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 244 | 13 |
| Power train | 101 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 29 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 22 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 21 | 4 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 20 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 16 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 13 | 0 |
| Structure | 8 | 1 |
| 13 other systems | 31 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2018 Hyundai Tucson 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.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
60kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 57 engine complaints. 79% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 28% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
17under 30k miles45under 100k miles12100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
15 owners mentioned a cost$4,000median
Middle half: $1,243 – $9,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other Tucson 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 median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Hyundai Tucson safety ratings
2018 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Hyundai Tucson, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of Motive PowerNo recall
In owners' words
What Tucson owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment, and the vehicle started shaking aggressively. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed, and the…
2018 Hyundai Tucson catastrophic engine failure consistent with known Hyundai Nu engine defect pattern documented across 141 prior owner-filed NHTSA complaints for this same vehicle. OBD codes P0326, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304 documented July 19–25, 2026. Independent licensed mechanic confirmed in…
I took my Tucson to my local Hyundai dealership on Friday, August 28, 2026. It was there for a standard oil change and tire rotation. When I scheduled the appointment online the system also said there was a recall. I always stay on top of that so I let them take care of that as well. The recall…
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