2026 Hyundai Tucson Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Tucson, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
6
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
101
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2026 Tucson and 101 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is forward collision avoidance: warnings, with 22 reports.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS22
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER21
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING19
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18
- SERVICE BRAKES15
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE7
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING6
- POWER TRAIN4
2026 Tucson Recall Records
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SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT · 26V692000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Tucson Hybrid and Elantra vehicles. The front strut assembly fasteners may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the front strut assembly fasteners and perform a wheel alignment, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 19, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 309. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 23, 2026.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · 26V400000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 22, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 304. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 25, 2026.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING · 26V316000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
Remedy: Dealers will update the front camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 302. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 20, 2026.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT · 26V254000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Elantra N, 2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), and Elantra vehicles. The B-pillar impact sensors may have been misassembled, which can delay air bag deployment.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the impact sensor(s), as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 299. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 22, 2026.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · 26V047000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS · 25V549000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power and engine damage, possibly resulting in an oil leak.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 281.
2026 Tucson Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-GI-003H | Oct 27, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary d… | 11038798 |
| 26-GI-004H | Oct 15, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | Some Hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (PDW) sensor(s) that may trigger various DTCs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resul… | 11038722 |
| 26-EM-016H TSB | Oct 8, 2026 | ENGINE | Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure… | 11038458 |
| 26-EM-015H TSB | Oct 7, 2026 | ENGINE | Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures f… | 11038456 |
| 26-01-074H DCS | Sep 24, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Certain Tucson (NX4A) and Santa Cruz (NXT) vehicles may exhibit air bubbles forming on the surface of the dashboard (crash pad) due to poor adhesion caused by prolonged UV and h… | 11037491 |
| 26-01-074H TSB | Sep 23, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Certain Tucson (NX4A) and Santa Cruz (NXT) vehicles may exhibit air bubbles forming on the surface of the dashboard (crash pad) due to poor adhesion caused by prolonged UV and h… | 11037490 |
| 26-BE-025H TSB | Aug 21, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Some Tucson (NX4, NX4A, NX4M), Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV), and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid (NX4 PHEV) vehicles may exhibit a 12-volt battery drain due to the passive entry feature of the… | 11037232 |
| 26-01-040H-1 TSB | Aug 21, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Certain Tucson (NX4A) vehicles equipped with bulb type "inside rear combination lamp assembly" may have a crack on the left-hand side. This bulletin provides instructions to ins… | 11036621 |
| 26-EE-007H TSB | Jun 17, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Some Palisade (LX2), Tucson (NX4), and Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) vehicles may experience battery drain due to continuous operation of the cooling fan after vehicle ignition has be… | 11034027 |
| 26-GI-002H TSB | May 27, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary d… | 11033710 |
| 26-01-041H TSB | May 5, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Certain Tucson (NX4A) vehicles may experience Over-the-Air (OTA) update failures due to outdated Central Communication Unit (CCU) software. This bulletin provides instructions t… | 11032590 |
| 26-01-040H DCS | Apr 24, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Certain Tucson (NX4A) vehicles have a crack on the left-hand side of the “inside rear combination lamp assembly" due to interference with the tailgate panel. Technical Service… | 11032527 |
| 26-01-040H TSB | Apr 24, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Certain Tucson (NX4A) vehicles have a crack on the left-hand side of the “inside rear combination lamp assembly†due to interference with the tailgate panel. This bulletin p… | 11032524 |
| DTN DL | Apr 10, 2026 | AIR BAGS | The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Provin… | 11032523 |
| DTN DCS | Apr 10, 2026 | AIR BAGS | The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by J… | 11032522 |
| 26-01-035H TSB | Apr 8, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink functions. This may be due to an occasional disconnection on Verizon’s commun… | 11031315 |
| 26-AD-001H TSB | Feb 25, 2026 | LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | Some 2019MY and newer vehicles equipped with a front view camera may illuminate certain warning lights and trigger DTC C272246 fault code for the front camera. In the following… | 11029906 |
| 25-01-061H-1 DCS | Nov 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | not being implemented. The DCU module may shut down telematics services after one year. TSB 25-01-061H-1 provides instructions to perform a software update for the DCU module. | 11025960 |
| 25-01-061H-1 TSB | Nov 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Certain Tucson (NX4A) vehicles may exhibit a Data Communication Unit (DCU) software error due to the internal timer initialization logic not being implemented. The DCU module ma… | 11025959 |
| 25-BD-012H TSB | Nov 6, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. Th… | 11025476 |
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