2018 Hyundai Tucson Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 399 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 2018 Hyundai Tucson, 1% of the 399 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Hello everyone, 2018 Hyundai tuscon problem: engine/air bag cause: unknown * after a collision with 2 large deer on a main highway early morning, immediately brought it to a shop. The body work was finished and I had the car back, unfortunately after that my engine was very very sluggish. Irregular shifting, slight ticking in engine block, no later I had issues with battery light coming on ( the car shut off) while I'm motion on main road. Needless to say the dealership says that it's a total loss, this 2 year old vehicle with less than 50,000 miles had a blown engine due to unknown causes. …”
NHTSA complaint #11324657, filed 2020-05, 50,025 miles“On October 13th 2025, we were involved in a serious collision while driving our 2018 Hyundai Tucson. The vehicle was struck from behind and spun into a semi-truck, totalling the vehicle. Despite the forward and lateral collision to the semi-truck, no airbags deployed at all during the accident. This resulted in the Tucson driver striking his head on the steering wheel. Our 5-month old son was also on-board the vehicle in his car seat. While everyone walked away from the accident, both adults passengers had whiplash/minor neck injuries that could have been mitigated by airbags deploying. …”
NHTSA complaint #11694065, filed 2025-10“The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while his mother was driving at 30 MPH, she was struck from the front passenger side by another vehicle that was traveling 40 MPH. The contact stated that all the air bags deploy except the driver side curtain air bag. The driver sustained broken sternum, broken ribs broken legs and head trauma. The other driver sustained broken bones both drivers required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing. …”
NHTSA complaint #11387473, filed 2021-01, 15,000 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while idle another vehicle driving approximately 55 MPH crashed into their vehicle from the rear causing them to rear end the vehicle in front of them. The contact stated the seat belt failed to retract. The air bags did not deploy. The contact hit his face on the steering wheel. The passenger received shoulder injuries. Others involved did not received injuries. The contact and the passenger received medical attention. The vehicle was towed and has not been officially deemed totaled as of yet. A police report was filed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11361471, filed 2020-09, 24,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11032522Apr 10, 2026The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 5 | 2% |
| 2024 | 4 | 4% |
| 2023 | 4 | 3% |
| 2022 | 12 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 10 | 1% |
| 2016 | 15 | 1% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 11 | 4% |
| 2012 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 8% |
| 2009 | 6 | 33% |
| 2008 | 4 | 9% |
| 2007 | 13 | 20% |
| 2006 | 37 | 27% |
| 2005 | 31 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2018 Hyundai Tucson
244 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
101 complaintsOther or unknown
44 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Hyundai Tucson
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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