2018 Hyundai Tucson vs 2020 Hyundai Tucson
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Hyundai Tucson | 2020 Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 396 | 177 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 167 | 104 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–27 | 23–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 37,754 mi | 11,332 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Tucson | Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 243 | 72 |
| Power Train | 101 | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 26 |
| Electrical System | 27 | 19 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 17 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 22 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 57 | 22 |
| Stalling | 56 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 54 | 19 |
| Hesitation / surging | 38 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 32 | 11 |
| Clunking / rattling | 19 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 6 |
| 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.