Hyundai Tucson vs Mazda CX-50
Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Hyundai Tucson
- Total complaints
- 6,160
- Avg per model year
- 281
- Recall campaigns (all years)
- 36
- Most complained year
- 2016 (1,615)
Top problems: Engine, Power Train, Unknown OR Other
Mazda CX-50
- Total complaints
- 126
- Avg per model year
- 35
- Recall campaigns (all years)
- 5
- Most complained year
- 2023 (60)
Top problems: Service Brakes, Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical System
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.