2018 Hyundai Tucson Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 4%of 399 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2018 Hyundai Tucson, 4% of the 399 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Same dual clutch problem as on 2016 Hyundai Tucson. Hesitates for several seconds prior to engaging which causes significant danger in oncoming traffic. I had this same problem with the 2016 and Hyundai continued to deny any known problems. Now there is a class action lawsuit regarding this issue. I traded my 2016 in for the 2018 to get away from the problem because I was so scared. Now I have the same problem with the new car. This problem is ongoing. …”
NHTSA complaint #11289662, filed 2019-12, 8,500 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“When shifting gears, ie p to r or r to d or p to d, the car jerks / catches. Some have called it turbo lag . It's definitely most noticeable at a dead stop. I have experienced this lag while backing up out of a parking spot and then trasferring to drive, as well as being at a dead stop at a stop sign / red light, and then accelerating. Both experiences have been in the city, highway, turning, and local roads. I don't know what has caused or what is causing this issue. Perhaps it's the torque converter? I bought this car new in nov 2018 and have had this issue since jan 2019. …”
NHTSA complaint #11280822, filed 2019-11, 2,000 miles“The vehicle is experiencing severe intermittent failures to accelerate. Failures occurr from a stop and while in motion. All gear levels appear to be affected. Failures were first noticed at approximately 7000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11122439, filed 2018-08, 7,000 miles“car would not speed up no matter how hard i pressed accelerator, vehicle wouldn't speed up kept going at slower speed had to have towed to dealership. Don't know what is wrong. I was scared someone would hit me, or my speed would cause an accident. Only after issue started did engine light come on.”
NHTSA complaint #11617721, filed 2024-10Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 14 | 5% |
| 2024 | 10 | 10% |
| 2023 | 17 | 13% |
| 2022 | 14 | 4% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 | 17 | 4% |
| 2018 | 16 | 4% |
| 2017 | 88 | 8% |
| 2016 | 112 | 7% |
| 2015 | 9 | 4% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 9 | 4% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 | 5 | 12% |
| 2007 | 4 | 6% |
| 2006 | 9 | 7% |
| 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 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.
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