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2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Problems

Compared with other Hyundai Tucson Hybrid years

Too new to compare

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
34filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
3,861miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
38 mpgcombined, 1.6L 4-cyl · hybrid AWD · 38 city / 38 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. The part named most often is electrical system, with 10 complaints (29% of the total), followed by other or unknown (10) and forward collision avoidance (9). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,861 miles. Of all complaints, 6 involved a crash, 6 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 9 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Engine (1), Fuel system (1), Seat belts (1), Seats (1), Steering (1), Body and structure (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “My instrument cluster goes completely blank while driving the vehicle. It will also have every light come on when it does come back on all of the check engine lights, and every other diagnosis light comes on. It continues to do this while driving. I have already had the safety recall done and it is still failing.”

NHTSA complaint #11762604, filed 2026-09

Other or unknown: “I was driving during daylight and the dashboard display became barely visible, and then alternated between visible and barely visible several times. If it were nighttime the display would be unreadable and I wouldn't be able to see my speed or other important indicators which would put me and other drivers at risk.”

NHTSA complaint #11756466, filed 2026-08

Forward collision avoidance: “I was driving - the car in front of me signaled they were exiting my lane, I accelerated to pull up - the auto brake triggered for no reason, slamming my car to a stop without my consent. This caused the car behind me to rear end the rear passenger side of my car, causing minor cosmetic damage.”

NHTSA complaint #11740128, filed 2026-05

Air bags: “Safety of anyone, including a service dog in the car, is at risk from accident. 10-01-2026 5:30 am accident. -I was Struck on drivers side (t-bone) both driverside doors, -NO airbag or seatbelt tensioning. - Whole body slammed up against driver's door, INJURIES-spinal, left leg (required a leg brash to stabilize), head injury - Car executing dtc B1413 safty airbag alerts since day purchased (pages of them) had to constantly fight lane keeping steering me over lane markings shut off on steering wheel blue link helped me shut it down completely. In settings- manufacturer has not inspected. …”

NHTSA complaint #11770128, filed 2026-10

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 22 and 7,700 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 3,861 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

202634
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Tucson Hybrid · SUV AWD★★★★★4 / 5554 · 17.4% risk

Neighbouring years: 2025: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Tucson Hybrid AWD1.6L 4-cyl · hybrid6-speed automatic363736$1,850
Tucson Hybrid Blue AWD1.6L 4-cyl · hybrid6-speed automatic383838$1,750

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 9 on record; the latest 9 are shown.

Other model years of the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2026343,8615538Too new to compareToo new
20251495,6843538Too new to compareToo new
2024507,4830538Too new to compareToo new
20233520,0000438Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Too new
202211319,50004–538Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising

All Hyundai Tucson Hybrid model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid have?

NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 10 complaints (29% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 10.

Has the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid get?

The EPA rates the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid (Tucson Hybrid Blue, 1.6L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 38 mpg combined, 38 city and 38 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,861 miles and the middle half falls between 22 and 7,700 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.