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2024 Hyundai Tucson problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2024 Hyundai Tucson sits mid-pack among Tucson years: 137 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 232, with 4 recalls and no defect investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across driver assistance (33), other (22), and electrical system (17), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

137

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

21

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

8

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2024 compare to other Tucson years?

Tucson NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted2,157 complaints2005: 273 complaints2006: 202 complaints2007: 85 complaints2008: 66 complaints2009: 24 complaints2010: 78 complaints2011: 174 complaints2012: 314 complaints2013: 317 complaints2014: 238 complaints2015: 304 complaints2016: 2,157 complaints2017: 1,445 complaints2018: 525 complaints2019: 517 complaints2020: 227 complaints2021: 102 complaints2022: 559 complaints2023: 204 complaints2024: 137 complaints2025: 414 complaints2026: 60 complaints
Tucson NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2024 Hyundai Tucson problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance3324%
Other2216%
Electrical System1712%
Brakes1410%
Engine129%
Speed Control86%
Trailer Hitch64%
Fuel System54%
Airbags43%
Visibility & Wipers43%
Transmission32%
Seat Belts32%
Body & Structure21%
Lighting21%
Steering11%
Tires & Wheels11%

Does the 2024 Hyundai Tucson have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V893000Trailer HitchDecember 18, 2025 · 51,587 units

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.

Consequence

Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a cap of the wiring, 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.

24V412000SteeringJune 5, 2024 · 795 units

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.

Consequence

A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

23V556000OtherAugust 4, 2023 · 30 units

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."

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

23V526000TransmissionJuly 27, 2023 · 52,109 units

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.

Consequence

An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The forward collision avoidance system made me have accident. I was driving on the expressway, the forward collision made the car stop abruptly, then accelerate. As I was veering to the right, the car stopped again in the middle of the expressway causing me to have an accident. This is unacceptable…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · February 9, 2024 · crash

“The forward collision avoidance system made me have accident. I was driving on the expressway, the forward collision made the car stop abruptly, then accelerate. As I was veering to the right, the car stopped again in the middle of the expressway causing me to have an accident. This is unacceptable…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · February 9, 2024 · crash

“My wife was slowly pulling into a parking spot, when at about 10ft from curb the car suddenly accelerated faster than she even thought the car even was capable of (the AWD likely helped). It hopped the curb and hit a tree. She backed it up to the parking spot (it acted normally) and had it towed to…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 9, 2025 · crash

“My car automatically braked in the middle of an intersection and caused my vehicle to be rear-ended. This was the third time automatic braking engaged when it should not have been. In the most recent incident on [XXX] I was injured and had to have medical attention. I googled automatic braking and…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · January 30, 2025 · crash

“The contact owned a 2024 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that his wife was reversing out of the work parking space, the brake pedal was depressed, and when the gear shift was shifted into drive(D), the vehicle then accelerated independently. The contact stated that the engine revved, hit a…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · July 11, 2025 · crash

2024 Hyundai Tucson — common questions

Is the 2024 Hyundai Tucson reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 137 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Tucson year, with 4 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2024 Tucson problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are driver assistance (33 complaints), other (22 complaints), electrical system (17 complaints).

Does the 2024 Hyundai Tucson have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2024 Hyundai Tucson. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Hyundai Tucson years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Tucson years to avoid are 2016, 2017, 2022, 2018, 2019, 2025, 2013, 2012, 2015, 2014, 2020, 2011, 2021, 2010. The cleanest record among Tucson years belongs to 2009.

How safe is the 2024 Hyundai Tucson?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2024 Hyundai Tucson earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.