Hyundai Tucson Recalls (2021-2026)

What recalls does the Hyundai Tucson have?

• 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson Instrument Cluster Recall (26V400) Repeat recall
  June 23, 2026 · 96,310 vehicles · Electrical System

  Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

  Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge.

• 2025-2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz Automatic Emergency Braking Recall (26V316)
  May 18, 2026 · 423,062 vehicles · Driver Assistance

  Software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply the brakes.

  Risk: Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the front camera software, free of charge.

• 2026 Hyundai Elantra Side Impact Recall (26V254)
  April 20, 2026 · 2,931 vehicles · Air Bags

  The B-pillar impact sensors may have been misassembled, which can delay air bag deployment.

  Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the impact sensor(s), as necessary, free of charge.

• 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Instrument Cluster Recall (26V047) Repeat recall
  January 26, 2026 · 41,651 vehicles · Electrical System

  Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

  Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge.

• 2022-2024 Hyundai Tucson Trailer Hitch Recall (25V893) Park outside
  December 18, 2025 · 51,587 vehicles · Other Equipment

  The wiring harness may have been installed incorrectly, allowing water into the control module. Moisture accumulation may cause the trailer lighting to fail or an electrical short circuit.

  Risk: Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.

• 2025 Hyundai Tucson Curtain Air Bag Recall (25V809)
  November 20, 2025 · 258 vehicles · Air Bags

  The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.

  Risk: Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge.

• 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson Engine Fastener Recall (25V549)
  August 25, 2025 · 29 vehicles · Engine

  The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power and engine damage, possibly resulting in an oil leak.

  Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge.

• 2025 Hyundai Tucson Wiring Recall (24V877)
  November 20, 2024 · 42,465 vehicles · Electrical System

  The console extension wiring assembly may be routed improperly, allowing the transmission to be shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal.

  Risk: A transmission that can shift out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Owners are advised to use the parking brake when parking the vehicle.

• 2025 Hyundai Tucson Label Recall (24V691) Repeat recall
  September 13, 2024 · 65 vehicles · Other Equipment

  The glove box air bag warning label may be missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

  Risk: Without the glove box label, operators may be unaware of the increased risks that an air bag poses to an infant or child in the front seat, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.

  Fix: Hyundai will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge.

• 2024 Hyundai Tucson Steering Power Steering Recall (24V412)
  June 5, 2024 · 795 vehicles · Steering

  The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

  Risk: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge.

• 2024 Hyundai Tucson Label Recall (23V556)
  August 4, 2023 · 30 vehicles · Other Equipment

  The tire and loading information label may incorrectly indicate information about a spare tire. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

  Risk: A label that incorrectly states spare tire pressure when there is no spare tire on-board may cause confusion during an emergency tire replacement, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the tire and loading information label, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023-2024 Hyundai Palisade Drivetrain Pump Recall (23V526) Park outside
  July 27, 2023 · 52,109 vehicles · Transmission

  The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.

  Risk: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

  Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.

• 2022 Hyundai Tucson Body Fastener Recall (23V038)
  January 31, 2023 · 16,104 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The roof moldings may detach.

  Risk: A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the roof moldings, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2022 Hyundai Tucson Electrical Software Recall (21V938)
  December 2, 2021 · 12 vehicles · Electrical System

  The software installed in the Integrated Central Control Unit (ICU) may be incompatible with the vehicle, which could result in inoperative headlights and/or taillights.

  Risk: Inoperative headlights or taillights can decrease visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers updated the ICU software, free of charge.

• 2021 Hyundai Tucson Antilock Brake Control Module Recall (20V543) Park outside
  September 4, 2020 · 652,024 vehicles · Brakes

  Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles.

  Risk: An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.

  Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HECU fuse.

Which Tucson parts are recalled most?

Which Tucson model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my Tucson for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 15 Hyundai Tucson campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Hyundai dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are Tucson owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

Around November 1, 2024 my 2021 Tucson check engine light came on. I had this checked out and was told by a mechanic that it was the Camshaft Sensor. I had this repaired and then on November 23rd while traveling to Ohio my Check Engine light started flashing and needed immediate attention.

2021 HYUNDAI Tucson owner, Engine, NHTSA complaint 11636664

The issue started just before my vehicle had 60,000 miles on it and only occurred every once and a while but, now it happens more often. When braking at low speeds my car makes a hissing/buzzing noise and the pedal goes soft. We got to a dealership when it had 60,420 miles on it.

2021 HYUNDAI Tucson owner, Service Brakes, NHTSA complaint 11699883

Fuel injectors failed while driving on parkway. Car lost power(would not go over 25mph) without notice. Not fun driving at 60mph then abrutly go to 25mph on left lane cars behind me nearly hit my car and could have caused a major pileup.

2022 HYUNDAI Tucson owner, Fuel/Propulsion System, NHTSA complaint 11636123

Can a recall make your Tucson a lemon in California?

A recall alone does not make a Hyundai Tucson a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act looks at whether a warranty defect substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety and was not fixed within a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

3 of the 15 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. 2 involve the engine, transmission or high-voltage battery, the kinds of repairs that often take several visits or weeks of downtime.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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Other Hyundai models with recalls

• Accent: 4 recalls
• Elantra: 11 recalls
• Elantra Hybrid: 6 recalls
• Elantra N: 5 recalls
• Ioniq 5: 15 recalls
• Ioniq 6: 6 recalls
• Ioniq 9: 3 recalls
• Kona: 8 recalls
• Kona Electric: 3 recalls
• Kona N: 2 recalls
• Nexo: 2 recalls
• Palisade: 15 recalls
• Palisade Hybrid: 3 recalls
• Santa Cruz: 9 recalls
• Santa FE: 18 recalls
• Santa FE Hybrid: 10 recalls
• Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid: 5 recalls
• Sonata: 7 recalls
• Sonata Hybrid: 1 recall
• Tucson: 15 recalls
• Tucson Hybrid: 4 recalls
• Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid: 4 recalls
• Veloster: 1 recall
• Veloster N: 2 recalls
• Venue: 3 recalls

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