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2018 Hyundai Tucson: recalls and problems

1 recall and 396 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

1recalls
396complaints
13crashes reported
9fires reported
10injuries reported
1 recall with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine243 · 61%
  • Power Train101 · 26%
  • Unknown Or Other43 · 11%
  • Electrical System25 · 6%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System22 · 6%
  • Service Brakes21 · 5%
  • Service Brakes (Hydraulic)20 · 5%
  • Vehicle Speed Control16 · 4%
  • Exterior Lighting12 · 3%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling8 · 2%

What owners report

Engine

Engine stalls jurks lose of power engine light blinking excessive oil use

Power Train

There is a definite known problem with the transmissions in all 2018 hyundai tucsons and maybe other model years as well. this is well documented via the internet by the number of articles concerning this ongoing problem! this problem seems to have been unresolved over a pretty long period of time now! it is most definitely a safety issue and should be addressed. when issue happens it leaves the vehicle at the mercy

Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Engine

The contact owns a 2018 hyundai tucson. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment, and the vehicle started shaking aggressively. the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed, and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. the vehicle was coasted to the side of the road, and the parking brake was enga

Unknown Or Other,Engine

I took my tucson to my local hyundai dealership on friday, august 28, 2026. it was there for a standard oil change and tire rotation. when i scheduled the appointment online the system also said there was a recall. i always stay on top of that so i let them take care of that as well. the recall didn’t seem like anything major, it was something to do with emissions. ok, when i left the dealership that day the eng

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2018 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2018 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Tucson. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.