Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.
25V893000NHTSA report received December 2025Model years: 2022–2024
NHTSA campaign 25V893000: Hyundai Tucson trailer hitches recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tucson vehicles equipped with an optional Mobis tow hitch wiring harness. The wiring harness may have been installed incorrectly, allowing water into the control module. Moisture accumulation may cause the trailer lighting to fail or an electrical short circuit.
Consequence: Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.
24V412000NHTSA report received June 2024Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V412000: Hyundai Tucson steering recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Consequence: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge.
23V556000NHTSA report received August 2023Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 23V556000: Hyundai Tucson equipment recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Tucson vehicles. The tire and loading information label may incorrectly indicate information about a spare tire. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: A label that incorrectly states spare tire pressure when there is no spare tire on-board may cause confusion during an emergency tire replacement, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and replace the tire and loading information label, as necessary, free of charge.
23V526000NHTSA report received July 2023Model years: 2023–2024
NHTSA campaign 23V526000: Hyundai Tucson power train recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
Consequence: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.
23V038000NHTSA report received January 2023Model years: 2022
NHTSA campaign 23V038000: Hyundai Tucson structure recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.
Consequence: A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the roof moldings, as necessary, free of charge.
21V938000NHTSA report received December 2021Model years: 2022
NHTSA campaign 21V938000: Hyundai Tucson electrical system recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson vehicles. The software installed in the Integrated Central Control Unit (ICU) may be incompatible with the vehicle, which could result in inoperative headlights and/or taillights.
Consequence: Inoperative headlights or taillights can decrease visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers updated the ICU software, free of charge.
21V727000NHTSA report received September 2021Model years: 2017
NHTSA campaign 21V727000: Hyundai Tucson engine recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Tucson and Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which can result in engine damage.
Consequence: A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect the engine.
20V543000NHTSA report received September 2020Model years: 2016–2021
NHTSA campaign 20V543000: Hyundai Tucson service brakes recall
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.
Consequence: An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HECU fuse.
16V842000NHTSA report received November 2016Model years: 2016–2017
NHTSA campaign 16V842000: Hyundai Tucson electrical system recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015, to November 14, 2016, and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 28, 2015, to November 14, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accessory trailer hitch wiring harnesses, free of charge.
16V628000NHTSA report received August 2016Model years: 2016
NHTSA campaign 16V628000: Hyundai Tucson power train recall
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 20, 2015 through May 31, 2016 and equipped with a 7-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission. Certain driving conditions and high temperatures may cause the vehicle to not move if the accelerator pedal is pressed and released repeatedly.
Consequence: Inability to move the vehicle while in traffic may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the Transmission Control Module software, free of charge.
16V348000NHTSA report received May 2016Model years: 2016
NHTSA campaign 16V348000: Hyundai Tucson latches/locks/linkages recall
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015 to March 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, if the primary hood latch has been released, and the vehicle is driven, the secondary hood latch may not hold adequately secure the hood to prevent it from opening while the vehicle is in motion.
Consequence: If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch cannot secure the hood, the hood may unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch, free of charge.
16V147000NHTSA report received March 2016Model years: 2016
NHTSA campaign 16V147000: Hyundai Tucson exterior lighting recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured May 26, 2015 to January 15, 2016 and equipped with an accessory trailer hitch harness either included with the accessory trailer hitch or sold as a service part. In the affected vehicles, when the vehicle's engine is running and the brake lights are illuminated, if the turn signal is activated, the trailer turn signal lights will either turn off or remain continuously illuminated (not flash). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: Failure to illuminate the trailer's turn signal lights would prevent the communication of the driver's intent, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the tow hitch harness, free of charge.
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Other compact SUVs to weigh against the Hyundai Tucson. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Tucson have?
As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the Hyundai Tucson, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should an inspector check on a used Hyundai Tucson?
Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: power train, electrical system, exterior lighting, latches/locks/linkages, service brakes, engine. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.
Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Hyundai Tucson recall was done?
No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.
Can you inspect a Hyundai Tucson at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?
Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.
How much does a Hyundai Tucson pre-purchase inspection cost?
A pre-purchase inspection of a Hyundai Tucson through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.
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