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Hyundai Tucson years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 6,344 complaints about the Hyundai Tucson since 2005, and 36 recalls have been issued. The 2016 model year has 1,626 complaints, more than any other year, led by transmission and engine problems.

5 years to avoidWorst: 2016
Owner complaints
6,344
Recalls
36
Worst year
2016
Best year
2011
Warranty extensions
20
Model years
2005-2026

Hyundai Tucson years to avoid

20161,626 complaints20171,097 complaints2018399 complaints2022391 complaints2019385 complaints

More than twice the Tucson's typical complaint count for a model year.

Best Hyundai Tucson years

2011124 complaints2006135 complaints2020179 complaints

Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.

Hyundai Tucson complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20052010201520202026

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Hyundai Tucson problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    2,480
  • Transmission
    1,219
  • Electrical
    737
  • Brakes
    730
  • Driver assistance
    428
  • Fuel system
    421
  • Body
    385
  • Acceleration
    361
  • Locks
    193
  • Airbags
    191
  • Lights
    146
  • Visibility
    126

Most reported problems on the Hyundai Tucson

Stalling 644Airbag light 74

Hyundai Tucson problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2026-66Driver assistance2,664515
2025-300Driver assistance6,400635
2024-104Driver assistance20,000413
2023-136Driver assistance19,241212
202240391Fuel system28,000326Avoid
20218480Engine28,94412
202076179Engine11,00015Fewest complaints
201948385Engine21,400115Avoid
201847399Engine32,300113Avoid
2017101,097Engine26,253313Avoid
201651,626Transmission30,000514Avoid
201567229Engine69,67117
201472202Engine78,80024
201356266Engine78,000316
201260255Engine83,000312
201178124Engine74,20055Fewest complaints
20108559Transmission45,60243
20098518Airbags29,00013
20088243Engine46,00015
20077865Airbags88,00057
200669135Airbags65,000515Fewest complaints
200564185Engine57,000812

Recalls 36

See all 36 recalls for the Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

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Questions about the Hyundai Tucson

What years of the Hyundai Tucson should you avoid?

2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2022. Each has more than twice the Hyundai Tucson's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2016 alone has 1,626, mostly about transmission and engine.

What is the best year for a used Hyundai Tucson?

2011, 2006 and 2020 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (124, 135 and 179).

What is the most common problem with the Hyundai Tucson?

Engine, with 2,480 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (1,219) and electrical (737).

How many recalls does the Hyundai Tucson have?

36 recalls between 2005 and 2026. The 2005 model year has the most, with 8.

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