2018 Hyundai Tucson vs 2018 Lincoln MKC
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Hyundai Tucson | 2018 Lincoln MKC |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 396 | 73 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 166 | 121 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–27 | 20–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 37,754 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Tucson | Lincoln MKC |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 243 | 45 |
| Power Train | 101 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 27 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 22 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 57 | 0 |
| Stalling | 56 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 54 | 23 |
| Hesitation / surging | 38 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 32 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 19 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
2018 Hyundai Tucson
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.