Hyundai Tucson Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 730 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Hyundai Tucson across 22 model years. The 2016 model year has the most (217). The words owners use most often: “passenger door” (5% of reports).
- 730electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 21mention a crash
- 15mention an injury
- 6related recalls
- $780typical repair cost reported by owners
- 35%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Passenger door: mentioned in 37 of 730 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the Hyundai Tucson at $780, and half of them between $460 and $1,350.
Based on 11 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2017–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 278 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 730 complaints, 21 mention a crash, 35 a fire, 15 an injury.
Hyundai Tucson electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tucson | 8 | 13% | 2,664 |
| 2025 Tucson | 65 | 22% | 4,500 |
| 2024 Tucson | 20 | 20% | 43,206 |
| 2023 Tucson | 26 | 19% | 21,000 |
| 2022 Tucson | 54 | 14% | 25,800 |
| 2021 Tucson | 12 | 15% | 8,500 |
| 2020 Tucson | 19 | 11% | 50,000 |
| 2019 Tucson | 47 | 12% | 12,000 |
| 2018 Tucson | 29 | 7% | 38,900 |
| 2017 Tucson | 84 | 8% | 29,575 |
| 2016 Tucson | 217 | 13% | 53,900 |
| 2015 Tucson | 20 | 9% | 35,000 |
| 2014 Tucson | 15 | 7% | 24,679 |
| 2013 Tucson | 22 | 8% | 37,125 |
| 2012 Tucson | 17 | 7% | 37,500 |
| 2011 Tucson | 12 | 10% | 62,787 |
| 2010 Tucson | 6 | 10% | 60,000 |
| 2009 Tucson | 2 | 11% | 1,500 |
| 2008 Tucson | 5 | 12% | 18,199 |
| 2007 Tucson | 4 | 6% | 72,179 |
| 2006 Tucson | 16 | 12% | 75,826 |
| 2005 Tucson | 30 | 16% | 61,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (6)
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Model years: 2025, 2026
Problem: 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."
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Model years: 2026
Problem: 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."
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system:wiring
Model years: 2025
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. The console extension wiring assembly may be routed improperly, allowing the transmission to be shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal.
Risk: A transmission that can shift out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised to use the parking brake when parking the vehicle. Dealers will reroute the console extension wiring assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 273.
Electrical system:software; exterior lighting
Model years: 2022
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson vehicles. The software installed in the Integrated Central Control Unit (ICU) may be incompatible with the vehicle, which could result in inoperative headlights and/or taillights.
Risk: Inoperative headlights or taillights can decrease visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers updated the ICU software, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been repaired and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 214.
Trailer hitches; electrical system:wiring
Model years: 2016, 2017
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015, to November 14, 2016, and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 28, 2015, to November 14, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accessory trailer hitch wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 153.
Electrical system:software; power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Model years: 2016
Problem: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 20, 2015 through May 31, 2016 and equipped with a 7-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission. Certain driving conditions and high temperatures may cause the vehicle to not move if the accelerator pedal is pressed and released repeatedly.
Risk: Inability to move the vehicle while in traffic may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the Transmission Control Module software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 149.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was pressed and released repeatedly at 1,200 RPM. The transmission warning light illuminated. Additionally, the rear driver's and rear passenger's…
Issues: 1. Stop lights failure light turns on and off. 2. Engine light failure notification turns on and off. 3. Headlights low bims failure notification turns on and off. Actions taken: 1. Headlights low bims bulbs were changed. 2. Engine light codes reviewed and updated as report showed; however…
loss of info system loss of all dash lights when I turn the engine off most of the time I loose all electrical systems (will not start for at least 15 minutes) if doors lock I can only unlock the drivers door with the auxiliary key. Has tried to shift in to park while driving (one time) Lost all…
While driving to work, the vehicle abruptly shut down in the middle of the highway. There were no signs or warning given. The vehicle was towed almost 100 miles home. The vehicle was later jump started and the alternator and battery were tested and it passed all tests.
Approximately one week after having my oil changed at a Hyundai dealership, I began experiencing intermittent collision safety alerts and multiple dashboard warning lights. On three separate occasions when I started the vehicle, warnings appeared for the forward and rear collision systems, along…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Hyundai Tucsons have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 730 owner complaints about electrical system for the Hyundai Tucson. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Hyundai Tucson electrical system?
Yes: 6 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the Hyundai Tucson?
Owners report a typical cost of $780 (half paid between $460 and $1,350), from 11 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Hyundai Tucson?
The most frequent phrase is “passenger door”, in 37 of 730 complaints.
Other Hyundai Tucson problems
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- Structure problems (384)
- Service Brakes problems (379)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (359)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (341)
- Forward Collision Avoidance problems (319)
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