2024 Hyundai Tucson Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 15, 2026 · 99 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Tucson years
Fewer complaints than other years 16th of 22 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 99 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Hyundai Tucson. That ranks 16th out of 22 Tucson model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (24 complaints, 24%). Complaints mention 12 crashes, 6 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.

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Hyundai Tucson (NX4, SWB) Facelift in Böblingen. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2024 Hyundai Tucson problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Forward Collision Avoidance24
Unknown or Other23 · ~5,000 mi
Electrical System20 · ~43,206 mi
Service Brakes16
Engine14 · ~17,500 mi
Vehicle Speed Control10 · ~24,400 mi
Fuel/propulsion System7
Trailer Hitches7 · ~49,200 mi
Seat Belts6
Air Bags4
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Forward Collision Avoidance2424%———
Unknown or Other2323%5,000——
Electrical System2020%43,206——
Service Brakes1616%———
Engine1414%17,500——
Vehicle Speed Control1010%24,400——
Fuel/propulsion System77%———
Trailer Hitches77%49,200——
Seat Belts66%———
Air Bags44%———
Power Train44%———
Visibility/wiper44%———
Exterior Lighting33%———
Lane Departure33%———
Structure22%7,260——
Back Over Prevention11%———
Steering11%———
Tires11%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 48 complaints
2023: 2202322024: 292024292025: 202025202026: 48202648

n = 99 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2024 Hyundai Tucson recalls (4)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Trailer hitchesPark outsideDec 18, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V893000 · 51,587 vehicles

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tucson vehicles equipped with an optional Mobis tow hitch wiring harness. The wiring harness may have been installed incorrectly, allowing water into the control module. Moisture accumulation may cause the trailer lighting to fail or an electrical short circuit.

Risk: Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will remove the trailer wiring harness and install a dust cap over the wiring receptacle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 290. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 20, 2025.

Steering:electric power assist systemJun 5, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V412000 · 795 vehicles

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

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

Fix: Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 261.

Equipment:other:labelsAug 4, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V556000 · 30 vehicles

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Tucson vehicles. The tire and loading information label may incorrectly indicate information about a spare tire. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

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 the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the tire and loading information label, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 247.

Power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:pumpPark outsideJul 27, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V526000 · 52,109 vehicles

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.

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

Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Oct 15, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11771428

NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY COMPLAINT Vehicle Information: * Year: 2024 * Make: Hyundai * Model: Tucson * VIN: [XXX] * Mileage: Approximately 65,000 * Dealership: Hyundai of [XXX] Complaint Description: I am filing this formal safety complaint regarding my 2024 Hyundai Tucson, which is experiencing…

Electrical System · received Oct 8, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11769873

I was notified about a recall for the tow hitch wiring harness. I took it to the dealer to have it repaired. Instead of repairing it, they just removed the wiring harness from the vehicle. When I asked them when the actual repair would be completed they said they had no idea. The service manager at…

Electrical System · received Sep 25, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11766857

Vehicle Information: 2024 Hyundai TucsonComponent: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: RotorComplaint Text:I am writing to report a severe, premature manufacturing defect regarding the braking system on my 2024 Hyundai Tucson. At approximately [Insert Your Mileage, e.g., 12,000]…

Service Brakes · received Sep 16, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11764656

The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V893000 (Trailer Hitches); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the remedy to be…

Trailer Hitches · received Sep 4, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11762097

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Hyundai Tucson?

Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 24 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2024 Hyundai Tucson?

Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2024 Hyundai Tucson a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tucson model years, the 2024 has fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.