2024 Hyundai TucsonProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 103 owner complaints about the 2024 Hyundai Tucson, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-556 the manufacturer reports only 87% of affected cars repaired.

2024 Hyundai Tucson

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2024 Hyundai Tucson has problems

103 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
Forward collision avoidance245
Electrical system202
Service brakes173
Engine151
Vehicle speed control112
Fuel/propulsion system71
Trailer hitches70
Seat belts60
Power train51
8 other systems202

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

4 recalls

2024 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.

48%repaired · 2026 Q3

Trailer hitches

Park outsideNew

Recall 25V-893 · Dec 18, 2025 · 51,587 vehicles · 24,783 repaired

Risk. Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2026 Q2

Steering: electric power assist system

Recall 24V-412 · Jun 5, 2024 · 795 vehicles · 762 repaired

Risk. A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

87%repaired · 2025 Q2

Other: labels

Recall 23V-556 · Aug 4, 2023 · 30 vehicles · 26 repaired

Risk. A label that incorrectly states spare tire pressure when there is no spare tire on-board may cause confusion during an emergency tire replacement, increasing…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

90%repaired · 2025 Q3

Fluid/lubricant: pump

Park outside

Recall 23V-526 · Jul 27, 2023 · 52,109 vehicles · 47,080 repaired

Risk. An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

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

2024 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

2024 Hyundai Tucson safety ratings

2024 Hyundai Tucson SUV Later Release AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2024 Hyundai Tucson frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2024 Hyundai Tucson side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (17.4% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What Tucson owners report

Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I am submitting this complaint to report a potential safety concern involving the Forward Safety (Collision-Avoidance) System and Smart Cruise Control System in my Hyundai vehicle. I am concerned that these warnings may indicate a problem with safety-related driver-assistance systems, and I want to…
Complaint 11771428 · Oct 15, 2026
The same incident has occurred 4 times ( [XXX] While driving on the freeway in light traffic and no vehicles in front. The forward collision sensor triggered dropping the vehicle in speed approx 30 mph almost instantaneously. This is San Diego so no snow, rain or sleet and we were driving eastbound…
Complaint 11731207 · Apr 14, 2026
While operating the vehicle, an intermittent audible warning sound occurs without any corresponding alert, message, or notification displayed on the dashboard or infotainment screen. The specific component or system causing the warning is unknown. The vehicle is available for inspection upon…
Complaint 11726105 · Mar 21, 2026

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