Hyundai Tucson Problems, Recalls and Mobile Repair
5,731 owner complaints and 20 safety recalls are on file with NHTSA for 2008–2024 Tucson models. Here is what owners report most, which years drew the most complaints, and which fixes a mobile mechanic can do where the car sits.
NHTSA data pulled September 2026.
The most reported Tucson problems
The systems named most often in NHTSA owner complaints for 2008–2024 Hyundai Tucson models, and whether a mobile mechanic can usually help. A complaint can name more than one system.
| System | Complaints | Share | Mobile mechanic? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2,370 | 41% | Diagnose first |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 1,198 | 21% | Usually a shop |
| Brakes | 657 | 11% | Usually on the spot |
| Electrical system | 635 | 11% | Often in the driveway |
| Fuel system | 418 | 7% | Diagnose first |
| Body structure | 341 | 6% | Usually a shop |
| Throttle and cruise control | 334 | 6% | Diagnose first |
| Driver-assist systems | 224 | 4% | Dealer or recall |
Symptoms owners describe
Complaints are reports owners file with NHTSA, the federal vehicle-safety agency. NHTSA does not verify each one, and a year or model that sold more cars usually gets more complaints, so treat the counts as a map of what to check, not a reliability score. Data pulled from NHTSA's public complaint and recall databases in September 2026.
Complaints by model year
The 2016 Tucson drew the most complaints (1,619). Newer years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.
Hyundai Tucson recalls
20 safety recalls cover 2008–2024 Tucson models. The most recent 12 are below.
| Reported | Campaign | Model years | System | What can happen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12 | 25V893000 Park outside | 2022–2024 | Trailer hitches | Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. |
| 2024-06 | 24V412000 | 2024 | Steering | A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash. |
| 2023-09 | 23V651000 Park outside | 2010–2013, 2015 | Brakes | An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. |
| 2023-08 | 23V556000 | 2024 | Equipment | 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. |
| 2023-07 | 23V526000 Park outside | 2023–2024 | Transmission and drivetrain | An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire. |
| 2023-01 | 23V038000 | 2022 | Body structure | A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 2022-02 | 22V056000 Park outside | 2014–2015 | Brakes | An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. |
| 2021-12 | 21V938000 | 2022 | Electrical system | Inoperative headlights or taillights can decrease visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 2021-09 | 21V727000 | 2017 | Engine | A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 2020-09 | 20V543000 Park outside | 2016–2021 | Brakes | An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash. |
| 2019-02 | 19V063000 | 2011–2013 | Engine and cooling | A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 2016-11 | 16V842000 | 2016–2017 | Electrical system | If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Plus 8 older recalls. Check your VIN for the full list.
Safety recall repairs are done free by the brand's dealers. A mobile mechanic cannot do recall work. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls on your exact car. "Park it" means NHTSA and the maker say not to drive the vehicle until it is fixed.
What Tucson owners told NHTSA
“Even with the the fuse in and everything working the backup camera still doesn't work, and as soon as you shut the car off it doesn't start up again!”
“Again the vehicle went back in for check engine light and cutoff.”
“The contact mentioned that overheating occurred in speed four.”
“The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled.”
What a mobile mechanic can do on a Tucson
Most everyday Tucson repairs fit in a van, including work on the brakes, electrical system, wipers, windows and mirrors. A mobile mechanic can read codes, test the battery and charging system, replace brakes, starters and alternators, and handle most cooling-system parts where the car is parked.
Transmission rebuilds, internal engine work and anything under a safety recall belong in a shop or at a dealer – a good mobile mechanic will tell you that before driving out. What mobile mechanics can and can't do
What common jobs cost
| Job | Repair shop average | Mobile mechanics we list | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic | $125–183 | $85–130 | Usually credited toward the repair |
| Battery replacement | $456–493 | $125–250 | Some mobile prices are install only |
| Brake pads, per axle | $335–394 | $125–215 | Pads and rotors: $310–390 mobile, $549–629 at a shop |
| Starter | $565–796 | $200–440 | Some mobile prices are labor only |
| Alternator | $809–1,088 | $200–500 | Some mobile prices are labor only |
Repair shop average: RepairPal national estimates, parts and labor before tax (updated Sep 3, 2026); pads and rotors from Kelley Blue Book (Jun 2026). Mobile: the middle half of prices that 90 mechanics listed on MobileMechanics.ai publish on their own websites (checked Oct 2026); some are labor only, so ask whether parts are included. Prices vary by vehicle and city; the mechanic quotes after looking. How we got these numbers
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Hyundai Tucson: questions
What are the most common Hyundai Tucson problems?
In NHTSA owner complaints for 2008–2024 models, the systems named most often are the engine, transmission and drivetrain, brakes. The 2016 model year drew the most complaints (1,619).
How many recalls does the Hyundai Tucson have?
NHTSA lists 20 safety recalls covering 2008–2024 models. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to your car.
Are Hyundai Tucson recall repairs free?
Yes, safety recall repairs are done free by the brand's dealers. A mobile mechanic cannot do recall work, but can fix most other problems where the car is parked.
Can a mobile mechanic work on a Hyundai Tucson?
Yes, for most everyday repairs: diagnostics, batteries, starters, alternators, brakes and many cooling-system parts. Transmission and internal engine work need a shop. Find a mobile mechanic in your city.
Where this data comes from
- NHTSA – vehicle safety complaints (public complaint database)
- NHTSA – recalls lookup by VIN
- NHTSA – Product Information Catalog and Vehicle Listing (vPIC)
Complaint and recall records for Hyundai Tucson model years in range, retrieved September 2026. Owner quotes are short excerpts from public NHTSA complaint records, lightly cased for reading.