Hyundai Tucson Structure Problems
Owners have filed 384 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Hyundai Tucson across 22 model years. The 2016 model year has the most (227). The words owners use most often: “door open” (30% of reports).
- 384structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 17mention a crash
- 13mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,150typical repair cost reported by owners
- 47%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.
- Door open: mentioned in 114 of 384 complaints (30%)
- Inside outside: mentioned in 111 of 384 complaints (29%)
- Rear passenger: mentioned in 73 of 384 complaints (19%)
- Huge safety: mentioned in 28 of 384 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the Hyundai Tucson at $1,150, and half of them between $860 and $1,350.
Based on 22 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2019–2026), 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 structure problems happen?
Based on 190 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 384 complaints, 17 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 13 an injury.
Hyundai Tucson structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tucson | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2025 Tucson | 6 | 2% | 13,000 |
| 2024 Tucson | 2 | 2% | 7,260 |
| 2023 Tucson | 3 | 2% | 100 |
| 2022 Tucson | 5 | 1% | 200 |
| 2021 Tucson | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2020 Tucson | 3 | 2% | — |
| 2019 Tucson | 7 | 2% | 18,152 |
| 2018 Tucson | 8 | 2% | 26,825 |
| 2017 Tucson | 42 | 4% | 49,125 |
| 2016 Tucson | 227 | 14% | 59,500 |
| 2015 Tucson | 7 | 3% | 30,000 |
| 2014 Tucson | 2 | 1% | 51,000 |
| 2013 Tucson | 6 | 2% | 82,000 |
| 2012 Tucson | 9 | 4% | 50,000 |
| 2011 Tucson | 4 | 3% | 93,000 |
| 2010 Tucson | 3 | 5% | 151,500 |
| 2009 Tucson | 2 | 11% | 1,000 |
| 2008 Tucson | 3 | 7% | 98,000 |
| 2007 Tucson | 8 | 12% | 127,800 |
| 2006 Tucson | 13 | 10% | 125,500 |
| 2005 Tucson | 20 | 11% | 80,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Structure:critical fasteners; structure:body:roof and pillars
Model years: 2022
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.
Risk: A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the roof moldings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 241.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Forward collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking systems failed on 5/13/2026. Driving at a low rate of speed, approximately 15mph in a roundabout traffic circle with no other vehicles in front of the vehicle, sunny dry weather, 740am. Proceeded into traffic circle and FCA engaged and hard…
Door latch issue. Driver's side door has to be pulled multiple times after unlocking to open from the exterior. Passenger side door latch has become completely inoperable and does not open from the interior or exterior now. To have multiple doors fail at the same time seems like a true design…
We have had two starburst cracks from very small rocks hitting our windshield on the highway and chips from tiny hail. I have never had a car with such a fragile windshield before. We are constantly worried that it would break easily while driving if something larger hits it.
All the door locks and actuators/latches are failing. Hyundai claims there is no recall for it, and the price for one door repair is $1384... This is a safety issue since the passenger in the rear seat could not get out in an emergency!
Within the last month, the passenger side front door will no longer open from the outside even if the door is unlocked. The driver must lean over to open the passenger door from the inside. Then approximately one week ago, the passenger rear door began to have issues in that it would not open from…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Hyundai Tucsons have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 384 owner complaints about structure 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 structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the Hyundai Tucson?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,150 (half paid between $860 and $1,350), from 22 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Hyundai Tucson?
The most frequent phrase is “door open”, in 114 of 384 complaints, followed by “inside outside” (111).
Other Hyundai Tucson problems
See all Hyundai Tucson problems.