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2018 Hyundai Tucson Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 398 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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37/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2018 Hyundai Tucson

The 2018 Hyundai Tucson shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
398
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
13
Crash Reports
9 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Hyundai Tucson (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Hyundai dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: Control Unit/Module
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…
NHTSA #20V543000
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Hyundai Tucson

Based on 398 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
158
Power Train
100
Service Brakes
35
Unknown Or Other
34
Electrical System
22
Exterior Lighting
10
Engine And Engine Cooling
8
Vehicle Speed Control
8
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Hyundai Tucson — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2012 255 complaints 2013 266 complaints 2014 203 complaints 2015 229 complaints 2016 1,625 complaints 2017 1,092 complaints 2018 398 complaints 2019 385 complaints 2020 179 complaints 2021 80 complaints 2022 386 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2016, 2017 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2014, 2015, 2020 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Hyundai Tucson

Is the 2018 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Hyundai Tucson has 1 recall campaign and 398 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2018 Hyundai Tucson have?
The 2018 Hyundai Tucson has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Hyundai Tucson?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Hyundai Tucson are: Engine, Power Train, Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Hyundai Tucson safe to buy?
The 2018 Hyundai Tucson has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Hyundai Tucson should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Hyundai Tucson are: 2014, 2015, 2020. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2016, 2017.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.