2018 Hyundai Tucson Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 11%of 399 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,900miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the brakes of the 2018 Hyundai Tucson, 11% of the 399 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,900 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Warning light on dashboard board goes on and off constantly indicating rear brake light needs attention. When warning light is on, brake light does not work. When warning light turns off, brake light works. This happens when car is on and constantly at random times even when I'm stationary. Also, when I'm stopped, car tugs like it wants to accelerate.”
NHTSA complaint #11413638, filed 2021-04, 38,900 miles“Recall on my 2018 tuscon brakes, brakes were acting odd and my daughter utimately ended up rolling and totalling it in oct 2020. In march 2021, we received a recall notice for brakes. She had mentioned the brakes acting funny, but only having 18k miles. We assumed it was still newness. She received a head injury and sest belt sores on her hips.”
NHTSA complaint #11406025, filed 2021-04, 18,000 miles“I have been reaching out to auto nation where I purchased my 2018 Hyundai Tucson while driving on the highway there was a swishing noise and sputtering the car just stopped I was however able to get on the off ramp the car was towed which cost me 528.00 to get out had he re-towed to an auto body shop and the engine rod blew out and up making a good size hole in the oil pan now I have to pay 120.00 diagnostics charges but they do not think Hyundai will pay for repairs so I'm paying for a car that is completely incapacitated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11415535, filed 2021-05, 100,000 miles“Once my brand new Tucson hit 500 miles on it, it suddenly unintentionally accelerates while my foot is already pressing firmly on the break pedal. The first time, it happened as I was approaching the peak of a hill. I was going 25 MPH. My foot was already pressing on the breaks, anticipating the decline, when my car jolted forward and took off. My foot slammed on the breaks even harder, however I watched my speedometer hit 40 MPH while simaltaneously, my RPM decreased to 1... …”
NHTSA complaint #11129724, filed 2018-09, 500 miles“My car was purchased from enterprise leasing in may 2019. I was not told about the recall #195 which is a safety issue and can result with the car on fire. According to your website a plan to solve the problem was submitted to you on may 16, 2018 before the car was sold to me. I was never informed about the recall by Hyundai. I found out about the recall from a friend. Upon notifying Hyundai they have yet to provide a solution to a serious problem. My wife is now concerned for her safety and has serious stress issues if she has to drive this car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11394354, filed 2021-02, 18,500 milesRelated recalls
- 20V543000Sep 4, 2020Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population…Covers: Hyundai Tucson 2016–2021
Related service bulletins
- 10190038Mar 23, 2021This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
- 10183963Nov 30, 2020This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
- 10173549Mar 25, 2020If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a (Check Engine Light on) and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the input/output speed…
- 10173548Mar 25, 2020If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 23% |
| 2025 | 40 | 14% |
| 2024 | 16 | 16% |
| 2023 | 19 | 14% |
| 2022 | 34 | 9% |
| 2021 | 12 | 15% |
| 2020 | 44 | 25% |
| 2019 | 118 | 31% |
| 2018 | 42 | 11% |
| 2017 | 48 | 4% |
| 2016 | 50 | 3% |
| 2015 | 66 | 29% |
| 2014 | 56 | 28% |
| 2013 | 41 | 15% |
| 2012 | 35 | 14% |
| 2011 | 34 | 27% |
| 2010 | 14 | 24% |
| 2008 | 7 | 16% |
| 2007 | 7 | 11% |
| 2006 | 15 | 11% |
| 2005 | 15 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2018 Hyundai Tucson
244 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
101 complaintsOther or unknown
44 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsAir bags
5 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology