NHTSA has 150 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Hyundai Tucson[1]. The biggest group names the forward collision avoidance system, with 40 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Here is how the complaints sort by the part of the car owners named, biggest group first.
- Forward Collision Avoidance. 40 complaints[2]. Owners describe the car braking hard on its own when nothing is ahead, sometimes on the highway, and a few say it led to a collision.
- Unknown Or Other. 39 complaints[6]. These reports do not point to one specific part, so there is no clear theme to share.
- Electrical System. 25 complaints[7]. In the stories we read, owners describe water getting in around the windshield, the car cutting out without warning, steering that suddenly turns heavy, and horns that stop working.
- Brakes. 23 complaints[8]. Owners describe automatic braking kicking in for no reason, and brakes that squeal while the dealer sees no fault.
- Speed Control. 16 complaints[9]. Owners describe the car hesitating when they press the gas, then sometimes surging forward, and automatic braking that cuts in for no clear reason.
- Engine. 15 complaints[10]. The facts here give a count only.
- Fuel/Propulsion System. 10 complaints[11]. The facts here give a count only.
- Trailer Hitches. 9 complaints[12]. The facts here give a count only.
These are unverified reports sent in by owners, and one complaint can name more than one part.
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2024 Tucson is necessarily included.
- Trailer Hitches (25V893), December 2025. About 51,587 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Steering › Electric Power Assist System (24V412), June 2024. About 795 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, steering problems, loss of power. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
- Equipment › Other › Labels (23V556), August 2023. About 30 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[15]
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Fluid/Lubricant › Pump (23V526), July 2023. About 52,109 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[16]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson FWD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (S8), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[17] | 25 / 32 / 28 | $2,400 |
| Tucson Hybrid, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (AM-S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive[18] | 37 / 36 / 37 | $1,800 |
| Tucson Hybrid Blue, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (AM-S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive[4] | 38 / 38 / 38 | $1,750 |
| Tucson AWD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (S8), Regular, All-Wheel Drive[19] | 23 / 29 / 25 | $2,700 |
| Tucson Plug-in Hybrid, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (AM-S6), Regular Gas and Electricity[20] | 35 / 35 / 35 | n/a |
Safety ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV Early Release AWD[5] | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 17.4% |
| SUV LATER RELEASE AWD[21] | n/a | 5 | n/a | 4 | 17.4% |
| SUV LATER RELEASE FWD[22] | n/a | 5 | n/a | 4 | 15.9% |
| SUV Early Release FWD[23] | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15.9% |
| SUV LATER RELEASE AWD[24] | n/a | 5 | n/a | 4 | 17.4% |
| SUV Early Release AWD[25] | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 17.4% |
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2024 Hyundai Tucson with 1.6L 4-cylinder[26] | 177 hp |
| 2024 Hyundai Tucson with 2.5L 4-cylinder[27] | 188 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
How 2024 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 185 | 8 |
| 2006 | 135 | 5 |
| 2007 | 65 | 5 |
| 2008 | 43 | 1 |
| 2009 | 18 | 1 |
| 2010 | 59 | 4 |
| 2011 | 124 | 5 |
| 2012 | 255 | 3 |
| 2013 | 266 | 3 |
| 2014 | 202 | 2 |
| 2015 | 229 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1,625 | 5 |
| 2017 | 1,092 | 3 |
| 2018 | 399 | 1 |
| 2019 | 385 | 1 |
| 2020 | 179 | 1 |
| 2021 | 80 | 1 |
| 2022 | 506 | 3 |
| 2023 | 181 | 2 |
| 2024 | 150 | 4 |
| 2025 | 441 | 7 |
| 2026 | 98 | 5 |
NHTSA's counts for the Tucson show 150 complaints and 4 recalls for 2024[3]. Among the 22 model years listed, 8 have fewer complaints than 2024 and 13 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2009 (18) and the most are for 2016 (1,625)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2024 Tucson?
The complaints for this model year cluster around driver-assist braking and the electrical system[2][7]. Owners describe the automatic braking acting when nothing is in the way, which is worth testing on a drive before you buy. Some complaints also mention crashes and injuries, so take them seriously[1]. Recalls exist for this year too, and the recalls section above lists them[3]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so use them to compare years of the same model rather than different cars.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Hyundai Tucson?
- Owners name the forward collision avoidance system most often, ahead of unknown or other parts and the electrical system[2][6][7].
- Does the 2024 Hyundai Tucson have recalls?
- Yes. The recalls section on this page lists them by code, and the by-year facts count them[3].
- How many complaints does the 2024 Hyundai Tucson have?
- NHTSA has 150 owner complaints on file for it[1].
- What gas mileage does the 2024 Hyundai Tucson get?
- See the fuel economy section on this page, which is built from EPA data.
Keep exploring
Other model years of the Hyundai Tucson
Compare all model years of the Hyundai Tucson
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 150 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Hyundai Tucson (18 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 12 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 40 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (7 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Hyundai Tucson model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Tucson Hybrid Blue, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (AM-S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 38 city / 38 highway / 38 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,750. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV Early Release AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 39 complaints name the unknown or other component group (7 crashes, 0 fires, 5 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 25 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 23 complaints name the brakes component group (5 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 16 complaints name the speed control component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 15 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 10 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 9 complaints name the trailer hitches component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 25V893, filed December 18, 2025: Trailer Hitches. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 24V412, filed June 5, 2024: Steering › Electric Power Assist System. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 23V556, filed August 4, 2023: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 23V526, filed July 27, 2023: Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Fluid / Lubricant › Pump. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Tucson FWD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (S8), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 25 city / 32 highway / 28 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,400. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Tucson Hybrid, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (AM-S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 37 city / 36 highway / 37 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Tucson AWD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (S8), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 23 city / 29 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Tucson Plug-in Hybrid, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (AM-S6), Regular Gas and Electricity: 35 MPGe combined, 420 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV LATER RELEASE AWD: frontal 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV LATER RELEASE FWD: frontal 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV Early Release FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV LATER RELEASE AWD: frontal 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV Early Release AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2024 Hyundai Tucson with 1.6L 4-cylinder: rated 177 hp. www.epa.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2024 Hyundai Tucson with 2.5L 4-cylinder: rated 188 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TUCSON 4DR SUV AWD: length 182 in, width 73 in, height 64 in, wheelbase 109 in, curb weight 3,468 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TUCSON 4DR SUV AWD HEV: length 182 in, width 73 in, height 64 in, wheelbase 109 in, curb weight 3,726 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TUCSON 4DR SUV AWD PHEV: length 182 in, width 73 in, height 64 in, wheelbase 109 in, curb weight 4,187 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TUCSON 4DR SUV FWD: length 182 in, width 73 in, height 64 in, wheelbase 109 in, curb weight 3,340 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov