Model year 2024 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2024 Hyundai Tucson: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2024 Hyundai Tucson at 25–38 mpg combined across 5 versions. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 152 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

25–38

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as TUCSON HYBRID, TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Hyundai dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2024 Hyundai Tucson recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recalls for the 2024 Hyundai Tucson, newest first.

Trailer hitches

NHTSA 25V893000 Reported Dec 18, 2025 Park outside

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 290)
Units affected: 51,587 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Steering: Electric power assist system

NHTSA 24V412000 Reported Jun 5, 2024

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 261)
Units affected: 795 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Equipment: Other: Labels

NHTSA 23V556000 Reported Aug 4, 2023

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 247)
Units affected: 30 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Power train: Automatic transmission: Fluid/lubricant: Pump

NHTSA 23V526000 Reported Jul 27, 2023 Park outside

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 246)
Units affected: 52,109 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2024 Hyundai Tucson fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2024 Hyundai Tucson EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Electric range	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Tucson AWD	2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	23/29/25 mpg	—	$2,700	349
Tucson FWD	2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	25/32/28 mpg	—	$2,400	323
Tucson Hybrid	1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid	Automatic 6-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	37/36/37 mpg	—	$1,800	245
Tucson Hybrid Blue	1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid	Automatic 6-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	38/38/38 mpg	—	$1,750	238
Tucson Plug-in Hybrid	1.6L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid	Automatic 6-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular Gas and Electricity / Electricity	35/35/35 mpg 80 MPGe on electricity	33 mi	$1,900	100

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2024 Hyundai Tucson crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2024 Hyundai Tucson NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2024 Hyundai Tucson HEV SUV Early Release AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	17.4%	Standard
2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV Later Release AWD	Not rated	5 stars	Not rated	4 stars	17.4%	Standard
2024 Hyundai Tucson PHEV SUV Early Release AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	Standard
2024 Hyundai Tucson PHEV SUV Later Release AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	Standard
2024 Hyundai Tucson SUV Early Release AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	17.4%	Standard
2024 Hyundai Tucson SUV Early Release FWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	15.9%	Standard
2024 Hyundai Tucson SUV Later Release AWD	Not rated	5 stars	Not rated	4 stars	17.4%	Standard
2024 Hyundai Tucson SUV Later Release FWD	Not rated	5 stars	Not rated	4 stars	15.9%	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2024 Hyundai Tucson owner complaints

Owners have filed 152 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Hyundai Tucson, most recently on Oct 23, 2026. 18 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 12 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2024 Hyundai Tucson complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Unknown or other	39
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking	28
Electrical system	23
Service brakes	23
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings	16
Vehicle speed control	16
Engine	15
Fuel/propulsion system	10
Trailer hitches	9
Power train	8

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Hyundai Tucson model years

Hyundai Tucson by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2026 Tucson	26–38 mpg	6	99	5/5
2025 Tucson	26–38 mpg	7	450	5/5
2023 Tucson	25–38 mpg	2	182	5/5
2022 Tucson	26–38 mpg	3	506	5/5
2021 Tucson	23–25 mpg	1	80	5/5
2020 Tucson	23–25 mpg	1	179	5/5
2019 Tucson	23–26 mpg	1	385	5/5
2018 Tucson	22–27 mpg	1	399	5/5
2017 Tucson	23–50 mpg	3	1,094	5/5
2016 Tucson	23–50 mpg	5	1,626	5/5
2015 Tucson	22–50 mpg	2	229	4/5

All Hyundai Tucson years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2024 Hyundai models

2024 Hyundai Elantra 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 2024 Hyundai Kona 2024 Hyundai Nexo 2024 Hyundai Palisade 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe 2024 Hyundai Sonata 2024 Hyundai Venue

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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