Reliable Auto DB

2024 Hyundai Tucson reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Hyundai Tucson over 3 years — 32 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Tucson years here — over the median of the other years, which is 23. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Trailer hitch, Electric power steering, and Labels.

2012 Hyundai Tucson
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Complaints

96

Per year

32

Recalls

4

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (23 of 96), then Electrical system (18) and Service brakes (16). The most filings arrived in 2026 (45 of 96). Those filings include 12 that report a crash and 5 that report an injury.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 Tucson has 133 complaints, 33 per year, and the 2025 has 283 complaints, 142 per year. The 2024 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2024 Hyundai Tucson. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (4)

Recall trailer hitch 2025-12-19 · NHTSA campaign 25V893000
Summary 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.
Remedy 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.
Recall Electric power steering 2024-06-05 · NHTSA campaign 24V412000
Summary 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.
Remedy 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.
Recall Labels 2023-08-04 · NHTSA campaign 23V556000
Summary 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."
Remedy 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.
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, fluid, pump 2023-07-27 · NHTSA campaign 23V526000
Summary 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.
Remedy 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.

Complaints by component (96 total)

Forward collision avoidance
23
Electrical system
18
Service brakes
16
Engine
14
Speed control
9
Fuel and propulsion system
7
Trailer hitch
7
Seat belts
6
Air bags
4
Powertrain
4
Visibility and wipers
4
Exterior lighting
3
Lane departure
3
Structure
2
Back-over prevention
1
Steering
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

12

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

5

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

22023292024202025452026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-09-16
  • "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…"
    trailer hitch · filed 2026-09-04
  • "All four rotors warped with 7,209 miles it still had 8mm of metal and the dealership is saying it for hard braking which just about impossible!!"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-08-31
  • "On 6 occasions over the last 2 months when coming to a stop the engine will increase rpm to 1600 forcing much extra brake pressure to stop, forcing me to shutoff the engine. No codes or indicators and the dealer can't…"
    Powertrain, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-08-31
  • "I purchased this vehicle brand new in December of 2023 - It has an oil consumption issue which started on May 13, 2024 - I have had the vehicle to the dealership for repairs to resolve the issue 13 times so far -…"
    Engine · filed 2026-08-28

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2024 Hyundai Tucson HEV SUV Early Release AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV Later Release AWD Not rated 5 stars Not rated 4 stars
2024 Hyundai Tucson PHEV SUV Early Release AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2024 Hyundai Tucson PHEV SUV Later Release AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2024 Hyundai Tucson SUV Early Release AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2024 Hyundai Tucson SUV Early Release FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2024 Hyundai Tucson SUV Later Release AWD Not rated 5 stars Not rated 4 stars
2024 Hyundai Tucson SUV Later Release FWD Not rated 5 stars Not rated 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Tucson all-wheel drive 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 23 29 25 MPG $2600
Tucson front-wheel drive 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 25 32 28 MPG $2300
Tucson hybrid 1.6L, 4-cyl Automatic (AM-S6) All-wheel drive 37 36 37 MPG $1750
Tucson hybrid Blue 1.6L, 4-cyl Automatic (AM-S6) All-wheel drive 38 38 38 MPG $1700
Tucson Plug-in hybrid 1.6L, 4-cyl Automatic (AM-S6) All-wheel drive 35 35 35 MPG / 420 mi range $1850

Specs and fitment

4th generation (NX4), 2021–present
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 (2.5L and 1.6L turbo hybrid/PHEV where equipped)
Tire size 235/60R18 to 245/45R19 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 2,000 lbs

Known issues for this generation

Safety recall 21V-938 covers certain 2022 Tucson vehicles whose Integrated Central Control Unit software could leave headlights or taillights inoperative; dealers updated that ICU software. Safety recall 23V-038 covers certain 2022 Tucson (and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz) vehicles whose roof moldings may detach and become a road hazard; dealers inspect and replace or secure the moldings. Safety recall 23V-526 covers certain 2023-2024 Tucson vehicles among other Hyundai models: the Idle Stop & Go electric oil-pump controller may overheat and raise fire risk; owners should park outside until dealers inspect and replace the controller as needed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Hyundai Tucson reliable?

Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Hyundai Tucson over 3 years — 32 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Tucson years here — over the median of the other years, which is 23. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Trailer hitch, Electric power steering, and Labels.

What are common problems with a 2024 Hyundai Tucson?

The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (23 of 96), then Electrical system (18) and Service brakes (16). The most filings arrived in 2026 (45 of 96). Those filings include 12 that report a crash and 5 that report an injury.

Is the 2024 Hyundai Tucson more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 Tucson has 133 complaints, 33 per year, and the 2025 has 283 complaints, 142 per year. The 2024 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2023.

Has the 2024 Hyundai Tucson been recalled?

The 2024 Hyundai Tucson has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Hyundai Tucson?

Owners have filed 96 complaints about the 2024 Hyundai Tucson with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 Hyundai Tucson get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Hyundai Tucson is 32.6 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Tucson take?

5W-20 or 0W-20 (2.0L and 1.6L turbo per manual)

What does NHTSA recall 20V-543 cover on the Hyundai Tucson?

Safety recall 20V-543 covers certain 2016-2021 Tucson vehicles: the anti-lock brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) can corrode internally and short, with a possible engine-compartment fire; dealers replace the HECU fuse, and for 2019-2021 also update ESC software,…

What generation is the 2013 Hyundai Tucson?

3rd generation (TL) (2012-2020).