2018 Hyundai Tucson problems and complaints
Owners have filed 398 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Hyundai Tucson. The most-reported areas: Engine (243), Power Train (101), Unknown Or Other (44).
Key takeaways
- 398 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 13 involve a crash, 9 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 243 | 61% |
| Power Train | 101 | 25% |
| Unknown Or Other | 44 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 42 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 29 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 22 | 6% |
| Hydraulic | 20 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 | 2% |
| Structure | 8 | 2% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,exterior Lighting - filed 2026-10-10
Issues: 1. Stop lights failure light turns on and off. 2. Engine light failure notification turns on and off. 3. Headlights low bims failure notification turns on and off. Actions taken: 1. Headlights low bims bulbs were changed. 2. Engine light codes reviewed and updated as report showed; however, warning light sti...
Electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-09
While driving to work, the vehicle abruptly shut down in the middle of the highway. There were no signs or warning given. The vehicle was towed almost 100 miles home. The vehicle was later jump started and the alternator and battery were tested and it passed all tests.
Engine - filed 2026-09-26
Engine stalls jurks lose of power engine light blinking excessive oil use
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.