2018 Hyundai Tucson Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 11%of 399 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,273miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2018 Hyundai Tucson, 11% of the 399 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,273 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On six different occassions my vehicle has stalled out while reaching speeds of up to 50mph. I have taken it back to the dealership on 3 separate occasions to be told there is nothing mechanically wrong with the vehicle. On 8/25/3020 it stalled again and caused me to be rear ended. I am terrified to operate this vehicle on public road ways now.”
NHTSA complaint #11351688, filed 2020-08, 19,867 miles“I was driving down the highway when I heard a very loud pop... I pulled over to inspect the car... The panoramic sun roof had shattered for no apparent reason.. No cars were in front of me or behind me... I saw no debris on the car or in the road... The road was paved.. I was really at a lost as to what could have happened to it.. Until I started researching online and found out that it happens to these sunroof occasionally.. I am working with Hyundai now trying to get them to repair it... It really should be a recall...”
NHTSA complaint #11404065, filed 2021-03, 47,546 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“Ongoing issues with the engine transimission. After 3 dealership visits, problem was duplicated at bob mayberry Hyundai-monroe, nc. We were told this was a known problem and fix/part was coming in march/april 2020. I was never contacted. Continued to drive the car until finally got fed up with the same issue. I went to other dealership (keffer Hyundai-charlotte, nc.). Was told they had to replicate but tech could not. (repair invoice states they drove the car 1 mile!) (the dealership was told this was an intermitent problem). …”
NHTSA complaint #11375641, filed 2020-11, 25,000 miles“The 2018 Hyundai Tucson sel has an intermittent issue when accelerating from a stopped position. The engine will rev up, but idle forward for about 3-5 seconds, until the vehicle goes. This does not happen consistently. The dealership has reset the programming on the transmission 2x. There are other individuals online that are experiencing similar intermittent issues with their 2018 Hyundai Tucson. In june 2019, I was almost struck by a vehicle while I was completing a left hand turn on green when an oncoming vehicle decided to run the light. This has happened numerous times. …”
NHTSA complaint #11277451, filed 2019-11, 19,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11019671Jun 9, 2025Some vehicles may exhibit excessive paint peeling or bubbling of the primer/paint film on the exterior metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and…
- 11018889May 24, 2025Description: Certain Hyundai vehicles with exterior white paint may exhibit peeling or bubbling on metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and…
- 11018888May 24, 2025Certain Hyundai vehicles with exterior white paint may exhibit peeling or bubbling on metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and tailgate/trunk. The…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 17% |
| 2025 | 61 | 21% |
| 2024 | 30 | 30% |
| 2023 | 34 | 25% |
| 2022 | 58 | 15% |
| 2021 | 10 | 13% |
| 2020 | 28 | 16% |
| 2019 | 27 | 7% |
| 2018 | 44 | 11% |
| 2017 | 139 | 13% |
| 2016 | 264 | 16% |
| 2015 | 29 | 13% |
| 2014 | 14 | 7% |
| 2013 | 25 | 9% |
| 2012 | 12 | 5% |
| 2011 | 22 | 18% |
| 2010 | 5 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 4 | 9% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 13 | 10% |
| 2005 | 11 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2018 Hyundai Tucson
244 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
101 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 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