2018 Hyundai Tucson Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 399 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2018 Hyundai Tucson, 1% of the 399 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,750 miles.
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.
“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“When Hyundai santa fe pass or near by 2018 Tucson, blind spot sensor suddenly turn off automatically for while. Then some time pass(maybe more than 30min), it turns back on. It only effects certain years of santa fe.”
NHTSA complaint #11243168, filed 2019-08, 25,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 | 8 | 0% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 9 | 7% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 4 | 9% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 14 | 8% |
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 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Hyundai Tucson
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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