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2018 Hyundai Tucson

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2018 Hyundai Tucson
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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Engine

Engine leads by volume: 250 of 399 complaints (63%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (6) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed fell from 1,097 in 2017 to 399 in 2018.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
399
Recall campaigns
1
EPA fuel cost per year
$2,300–$2,850
Combined MPG
22–27

Complaints by model year

  1. 1,6262016
  2. 1,0972017
  3. 3992018
  4. 3852019
  5. 1792020

Where owners report problems

  1. Engine250 (63%)
  2. Transmission & Drivetrain101 (25%)
  3. Other44 (11%)
  4. Brakes43 (11%)
  5. Electrical29 (7%)
  6. Fuel System22 (6%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2018: 3 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category20162017201820192020vs. 2018 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Annual fuel cost ($)2,200–2,7002,200–2,7002,300–2,8502,400–2,7002,500–2,700
Combined MPG23–2823–2822–2723–2623–25
City / Highway MPG21–26 / 26–3221–26 / 26–3221–25 / 25–3021–23 / 25–3021–23 / 25–28
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)317–389317–388334–396347–388358–387
Complaints filed1,6261,097399385179Not compared
Recalls issued53111Not compared
Crash-involved complaints141313155Not compared
Fire-involved complaints26269112Not compared
Injuries reported71410105Not compared
Deaths reported01000Not compared
Configurations compared33322

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Hyundai Tucson have?

1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Hyundai Tucson?

Engine: 250 of 399 NHTSA complaints (63%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Hyundai Tucson get?

EPA rates it 22–27 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Hyundai Tucson?

EPA estimates $2,300–$2,850 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (6)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic (AM7)41.6LAll-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD24 mpg28 mpg25 mpg$2,500355 g/mi
Configuration 2Automatic (S6)42.0LAll-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD21 mpg (low)26 mpg23 mpg$2,700388 g/mi
Configuration 3Automatic (AM7)41.6LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD25 mpg (high)30 mpg (high)27 mpg (high)$2,300 (low)334 g/mi (low)
Configuration 4Automatic (S6)42.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD23 mpg30 mpg (high)26 mpg$2,400342 g/mi
Configuration 5Automatic (S6)42.4LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD21 mpg (low)28 mpg24 mpg$2,600375 g/mi
Configuration 6Automatic (S6)42.4LAll-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD21 mpg (low)25 mpg (low)22 mpg (low)$2,850 (high)396 g/mi (high)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine2504820
Transmission & Drivetrain1013200
Fuel System220200
Electrical293020
Brakes434030
Steering40000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires30000
Airbags & Restraints55060
Driver Assistance & Speed Control190000
Body, Seats & Latches111000
Visibility & Lighting140000
Other441200

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (1)

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

    Campaign 20V543000 · Sep 4, 2020

    Defect
    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. The Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) could corrode internally and cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
    Consequence
    An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
    Remedy
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HECU fuse. For 2019-2021 model years, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software will also be updated. Recall repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 195.