Safety ratings
2024 Hyundai Tucson PHEV SUV Early Release AWD
- Lane departure warningStandard
- Forward collision warningStandard
- Electronic stability controlStandard
2024 Hyundai Tucson PHEV SUV Later Release AWD
- Lane departure warningStandard
- Forward collision warningStandard
- Electronic stability controlStandard
Crash test videos & photos
No public crash-test footage is available for this vehicle.
Recalls (4)
⚠ Park outside — urgent recall
NHTSA has flagged 2 recalls on this vehicle as severe (fire risk — park away from structures). Contact a dealer immediately; recall repairs are free.
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMPCampaign 23V526000 · 27/07/2023Park outside
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. 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. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.
- TRAILER HITCHESCampaign 25V893000 · 19/12/2025Park outside
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tucson vehicles equipped with an optional Mobis tow hitch wiring harness. 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. Dealers will remove the trailer wiring harness and install a dust cap over the wiring receptacle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 290. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 20, 2025.
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMCampaign 24V412000 · 05/06/2024
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. 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. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 261.
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSCampaign 23V556000 · 04/08/2023
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Tucson vehicles. 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. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 247.
Owner complaints
Most-reported areas
- VISIBILITY/WIPER1
- POWER TRAIN1
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
- AIR BAGS1
Read individual complaints (3 most recent)
These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.
- 07/30/2025· VISIBILITY/WIPER
The middle panel of the panorama roof exploded spontaneously while I was driving at 50 mph on the highway. The car shook with the explosion. I pulled over to find a gaping hole in my roof and glass shards resting on the shade. This caused the shade to hammock down towards the driver and passenger seats making it unsafe to drive.
- 05/20/2024· POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at a stop light while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The failure occurred on several occasions and the vehicle was taken to the local dealer. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. After retrieving the vehicle, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 331.
- 05/08/2026· AIR BAGSCrash
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving at 65 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to stop as intended. In addition, the contact's vehicle rearended the vehicle that was in front of the contact's vehicle. The front sensor was damaged from the first impact which caused the computer to crash. The vehicle rearended the vehicle again. The contact stated that the vehicle independently activated self mode driving. The contact noticed an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. In addition, the contact noticed white smoke coming from underneath the hood and the engine seized. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The vehicle was condemned a total loss. The contact was transported to the local medical center. The additional three occupants of the vehicle did not sustain any injuries. The contact sustained injuries to the neck, whiplash, and pain in the left shoulder and back. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.