Should I Buy a Hyundai Tucson?
Complete buying guide for the Hyundai Tucson: best years, worst years, common problems, recall history, and reliability trends across all model years.
12Model Years
4520Total Complaints
28Total Recalls
Best Years to Buy
These Hyundai Tucson model years have the fewest complaints and best reliability:
Years to Avoid
These model years have the most complaints and known issues:
Common Problems Across All Years
- Excessive Engine Oil Consumption — 3 reports
- Engine Connecting Rod Bolt Issue — 2 reports
- Horn Failure — 2 reports
- Excessive Oil Consumption — 2 reports
- Abs Module Fire Risk — 2 reports
- Forward Collision Avoidance (Fca) 'Phantom Braking' — 1 reports
- Instrument Cluster/Panel Failure — 1 reports
- Brake Pedal Responsiveness/Delay — 1 reports
- Steering Lock-Up/Power Train Issues — 1 reports
- Unintended Automatic Braking (Forward Collision Avoidance) — 1 reports
All Model Years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Reliability |
| 2026 |
11 |
2 |
65/100 |
| 2025 |
189 |
4 |
60/100 |
| 2024 |
66 |
4 |
55/100 |
| 2023 |
108 |
2 |
55/100 |
| 2022 |
338 |
3 |
65/100 |
| 2021 |
61 |
1 |
45/100 |
| 2020 |
159 |
1 |
55/100 |
| 2019 |
355 |
1 |
45/100 |
| 2018 |
369 |
1 |
45/100 |
| 2017 |
1054 |
3 |
35/100 |
| 2016 |
1588 |
5 |
45/100 |
| 2015 |
222 |
1 |
45/100 |