Before buying a used 2018 Hyundai Tucson, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. How it's calculated
2018 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD
2018 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
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396 complaints filed with NHTSA (13 involving a crash, 9 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson AWD — Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) |
| Tucson AWD — Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) |
| Tucson AWD — Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg) |
| Tucson FWD — Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) |
| Tucson FWD — Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) |
| Tucson FWD — Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) could corrode internally and cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HECU fuse. For 2019-2021 model years, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software will also be updated. Recall repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.