90 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Forward Collision Avoidance · verdict AVOID 30/100
“I have a 2024 Hyundai Tuscon SLE that I purchased new and several months ago there was a recall on the trailer hitch wiring. I took the car to Hyundai and they removed the wiring harness hitch due to a fire danager. Todate I have not received a replacement hiring harness, so my vehicle is now useless for pulling a trailer for several months. (The spring and summer months are when I use this the most and have not b”NHTSA complaint, 2024 Hyundai Tucson owner
“This has happened twice now. When going at a low speed, once in traffic, once while performing a U-turn, while braking, the car is trying to accelerate. I have to practically stand on the brake pedal to avoid the car lurching forward. I saw no warning lights on the dashboard. I haven't yet brought the vehicle to a dealer or service center, but it will be.”NHTSA complaint, 2024 Hyundai Tucson owner
“Center rear buckle fails to latch. Plastic case separated after normal operation of closing/folding down the rear seat. Buckle case separated from buckle latch. Buckle would latch with plastic cover missing, however would be a considerable risk, as a the retaining bar feature is not captive to the buckle and would separate in use, if used. As well as a pinch hazard. The center buckle was only use a handful of times”NHTSA complaint, 2024 Hyundai Tucson owner
| Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 04/08/2023 | Equipment:Other:Labels | 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 |
| 27/07/2023 | Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Fluid/Lubricant:Pump | 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 |
| 05/06/2024 | Steering:Electric Power Assist System SAFETY | 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. |
| 19/12/2025 | Trailer Hitches | 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 con |
On the federal record it scores 30/100: 90 owner complaints (45 per year on the road) and 4 recall campaigns, 1 touching safety-critical systems.
The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Forward Collision Avoidance, with 23 of 99 categorised reports.
The 2024 Hyundai Tucson scored 30/100 on the federal record.