The contact owns a 2026 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start and required to be jump-started by the dealer. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact associated the failure with TSB: 25-01-010H. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,089.
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Recalls 4
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- What is wrong
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
- Risk
- An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 22, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 304. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on June 25, 2026.
Recall number 26V400000 · Recall details
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
- What is wrong
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
- Risk
- Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the front camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 302. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on May 20, 2026.
Recall number 26V316000 · Recall details
Air bags: sensor: side impact
- What is wrong
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Elantra N, 2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), and Elantra vehicles. The B-pillar impact sensors may have been misassembled, which can delay air bag deployment.
- Risk
- Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the impact sensor(s), as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 299. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on April 22, 2026.
Recall number 26V254000 · Recall details
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- What is wrong
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
- Risk
- An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on January 28, 2026.
Recall number 26V047000 · Recall details
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Technical service bulletins for the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid 8
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in...
- Higher-than-expected engine oil consumption
- Higher-than-expected engine oil consumption
- 12-volt battery drain due to the passive entry feature of the Digital Key 2 premium causing repeated...
- This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in...
- The federal safety agency has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit...
- The federal safety agency has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag...
- Loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink functions
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Is the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid, fewer than a typical Tucson Plug-In Hybrid model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid have?
4 recalls, covering electrical system, forward collision avoidance and air bags.
Was there a recall on the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid electrical?
Yes, 2 recalls: 26V400000, 26V047000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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