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RecallGazette

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2018 Hyundai Tucson vs 2018 Toyota RAV4

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2018 Hyundai Tucson2018 Toyota RAV4
NHTSA complaints396331
Recall campaigns13
Service bulletins (TSBs)166183
Investigations11
Crash reports1331
Fire reports932
NCAP overall rating5/55/5
EPA MPG (combined)22–2725–32
Median reported incident mileage37,754 mi14,250 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHyundai TucsonToyota RAV4
Engine24332
Electrical System27129
Power Train10126
Service Brakes2128
Vehicle Speed Control1620
Exterior Lighting1223
Fuel/propulsion System2212
Service Brakes, Hydraulic202

Symptoms owners describe

Oil consumption570
Stalling5638
Check engine light545
Hesitation / surging386
Loss of power329
Clunking / rattling190
Vibration / shaking146
Shifting problems50

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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.