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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 Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2018 Hyundai Tucson2018 Toyota RAV4
NHTSA complaints387330
Recall campaigns13
Service bulletins (TSBs)165183
Investigations11
Crash reports1331
Fire reports932
NCAP overall rating5/55/5
EPA MPG (combined)22–2725–32
Median reported mileage36,607 mi14,250 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHyundai TucsonToyota RAV4
Engine23632
Electrical System27129
Power Train10026
Service Brakes2128
Vehicle Speed Control1620
Exterior Lighting1223
Fuel/propulsion System2212
Structure814

Symptoms owners describe

Oil consumption540
Check engine light535
Stalling5137
Hesitation / surging366
Loss of power299
Clunking / rattling180
Vibration / shaking116
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.