Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 12, 2026 · 369 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 369 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, across 5 model years (2022–2026). The 2025 model year has the most complaints (145). The most reported problem area overall is forward collision avoidance.

Peak: 2025, with 145 complaints
2022: 11320221132023: 352023352024: 472024472025: 14520251452026: 29202629

n = 369 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Hyundai Tucson Hybrid years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Tucson Hybrid year: 2022, 2025. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2025 Tucson Hybrid: 145 complaints, 3 recalls
  2. 2022 Tucson Hybrid: 113 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2024 Tucson Hybrid: 47 complaints, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Hyundai Tucson Hybrid problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Forward Collision Avoidance problems10659
Electrical System problems10054
Engine6051
Vehicle Speed Control4754
Power Train4250
Fuel/propulsion System3451
Service Brakes3157
Lane Departure2542
Back Over Prevention1444
Exterior Lighting1250
Structure941
Visibility820
Visibility/wiper740
Air Bags634
Steering440
Engine and Engine Cooling320
Seat Belts322
Hybrid Propulsion System220
Seats220
Tires210
Trailer Hitches210
Wheels220
Communications110
Service Brakes, Hydraulic110
Suspension110

Hyundai Tucson Hybrid problems by model year

Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.

All Hyundai Tucson Hybrid model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2026 Tucson Hybrid2945★Electrical SystemFar fewer complaints than other years
2025 Tucson Hybrid14535★Forward Collision AvoidanceFar more complaints than other years
2024 Tucson Hybrid4705★Forward Collision AvoidanceFewer complaints than other years
2023 Tucson Hybrid3504★EngineFar fewer complaints than other years
2022 Tucson Hybrid11305★EngineFar more complaints than other years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Hyundai Tucson Hybrid years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 2022 (113), 2025 (145) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Tucson Hybrid year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid?

Forward Collision Avoidance, with 106 complaints across 5 model years.

How many recalls does the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid have?

4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.