2024 Hyundai Tucson problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (16) · Vehicle Speed Control (10) · Trailer Hitches (7)
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Safety recalls (4)
Trailer Hitches 2025-12-18 · campaign 25V893000 · 51,587 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: 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 System 2024-06-05 · campaign 24V412000 · 795 vehicles
Defect: 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:labels 2023-08-04 · campaign 23V556000 · 30 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:fluid/Lubricant:pump 2023-07-27 · campaign 23V526000 · 52,109 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (53)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-10-29 · 26-01-085H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain tucson (nx4, nx4a), tucson hybrid (nx4 hev), and tucson plug-in hybrid (nx4 phev) vehicles may be eligible for the installation of the latest oem tow hitch harness on the vehicle. this bulletin provides the procedure to install the latest oem tow hitch harness.
Electrical System 2026-10-29 · 26-01-085H DN · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain tucson (nx4, nx4a), tucson hybrid (nx4 hev), and tucson plug-in hybrid (nx4 phev) vehicles may be eligible for the installation of the latest oem tow hitch harness on the vehicle.
Electrical System 2026-10-27 · 26-GI-003H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 2nd navigation map and software update. the changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. refer to the 2026 2nd navigation map and software update key improv
Back Over Prevention: Warnings 2026-10-15 · 26-GI-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (pdw) sensor(s) that may trigger various dtcs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resulting in the pdw sensor(s) failing to detect nearby objects or triggering multiple false alarms. this condition may be a res
Engine 2026-10-08 · 26-EM-016H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. all internal combustion engines consume some engine oil during normal operatio
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Showing the 6 most recent of 53 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-15 · Vehicle Speed Control“i am submitting this complaint to report a potential safety concern involving the forward safety (collision-avoidance) system and smart cruise control system in my hyundai vehicle. i am concerned that these warnings may indicate a problem with safety-related driver-assistance systems, and i want to bring this issue to nhtsa's attention so it can be…”
2026-10-08 · Unknown Or Other“nhtsa vehicle safety complaint vehicle information: * year: 2024 * make: hyundai * model: tucson * vin: [xxx] * mileage: approximately 65,000 * dealership: hyundai of [xxx] complaint description: i am filing this formal safety complaint regarding my 2024 hyundai tucson, which is experiencing recurring water intrusion and electrical malfunctions…”
2026-09-25 · Electrical System“i was notified about a recall for the tow hitch wiring harness. i took it to the dealer to have it repaired. instead of repairing it, they just removed the wiring harness from the vehicle. when i asked them when the actual repair would be completed they said they had no idea. the service manager at the hyundai dealership told me that some of his cu…”
2026-09-16 · Service Brakes“vehicle information: 2024 hyundai tucsoncomponent: service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotorcomplaint text:i am writing to report a severe, premature manufacturing defect regarding the braking system on my 2024 hyundai tucson. at approximately [insert your mileage, e.g., 12,000] miles, the vehicle began experiencing violent shak…”
2026-09-04 · Trailer Hitches · 68,000 mi“the contact owns a 2024 hyundai tucson. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v893000 (trailer hitches); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the remedy to be available. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the tra…”
2026-08-31 · Power Train“on 6 occasions over the last 2 months when coming to a stop the engine will increase rpm to 1600 forcing much extra brake pressure to stop, forcing me to shutoff the engine. no codes or indicators and the dealer can't duplicate. i mentioned to the dealer that the car will accelerate while holding down the brake thinking that as a clue as to what's …”
2026-08-31 · Service Brakes“all four rotors warped with 7,209 miles it still had 8mm of metal and the dealership is saying it for hard braking which just about impossible!!…”
2026-08-28 · Engine“i purchased this vehicle brand new in december of 2023 - it has an oil consumption issue which started on may 13, 2024 - i have had the vehicle to the dealership for repairs to resolve the issue 13 times so far - vehicle is currently at the dealership and has been for 7 days and they have not done anything to rectify the issue - dealership says the…”
2026-08-26 · Seat Belts“rear, middle seat belt will not latch. upon the first need, june 2026, of having to have five people in the 2024 tucson we discovered that the rear, middle seat belt would not latch. this created an unsafe situation of driving in downtown houston with an occupant being unable to be safely restrained in the rear, middle seat. dealer has confirmed …”
2026-08-12 · Exterior Lighting“i have a 2024 hyundai tuscon sle that i purchased new and several months ago there was a recall on the trailer hitch wiring. i took the car to hyundai and they removed the wiring harness hitch due to a fire danager. todate i have not received a replacement hiring harness, so my vehicle is now useless for pulling a trailer for several months. (th…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.