Do 2018 Hyundai Tucson owners report Engine problems?

229 of 380 NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Hyundai Tucson (60%) involve Engine.

Do 2018 Hyundai Tucson owners report Power Train problems?

99 of 380 NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Hyundai Tucson (26%) involve Power Train.

Do 2018 Hyundai Tucson owners report Service Brakes problems?

41 of 380 NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Hyundai Tucson (11%) involve Service Brakes.

2018 Hyundai Tucson — Common Problems Owners Report

Owners filed 380 complaints with NHTSA. The engine is by far the most reported area at 60%, followed by the power train (26%) and service brakes (11%). No deaths are reported. Eight engine complaints involved a fire, the highest fire count of any area, so the engine is worth close attention.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 60%

The dominant complaint by far: 229 reports (60%), including 8 fires, 4 crashes, and 2 injuries. The high fire count makes this the area to check most carefully.

Power Train safety 26%

Second most reported: 99 reports (26%), linked to 3 crashes and 2 fires, with no injuries reported. Watch for hesitation or jerking when accelerating.

Service Brakes safety 11%

41 reports (11%), tied to 4 crashes and 3 injuries with no fires. Test the brakes thoroughly on a drive.

Electrical System safety 7%

26 reports (7%), with 3 crashes and 2 injuries and no fires. A smaller but recurring complaint area.

Fuel/Propulsion System safety 6%

The fewest at 21 reports (6%), including 2 fires with no crashes or injuries reported.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 380 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.