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NHTSA Safety Recalls

Hyundai Tucson Recalls by Year

Every model year from 2005 to 2025, ranked by how many recalls it carries.

Across 21 model years (2005–2025) the Hyundai Tucson has 65 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2005 with 8; the cleanest is 2021 with 1.

Model years
21

2005–2025

Total recalls
65
Worst year
2005

8 recalls

Cleanest year
2021

1 recalls

Recalls by model year

What gets recalled most on the Hyundai Tucson

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE12
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH9
  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE6
  • AIR BAGS4
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING4
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING3
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE3
  • TRAILER HITCHES3
  • PARKING BRAKE2
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS2

Reading these numbers

A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.

What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.