Which years of the Ford Edge should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2017 as the years to avoid for the Ford Edge, with 2013 posting the highest complaint index at 100 and the top problem area listed as Electrical System.

Which years of the Hyundai Tucson should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2016, 2017, 2022, and 2025 as the years to avoid for the Hyundai Tucson, with 2025 posting the highest complaint index at 100 and Collision Avoidance & Cameras listed as the top problem area.

Does the Ford Edge or Hyundai Tucson have more complaints?

The Ford Edge has 11,639 total complaints over 15 model years (776 per year) versus 5,761 for the Hyundai Tucson over 16 model years (360 per year). These totals are not adjusted for sales volume.

Which SUV gets better fuel economy, the Edge or Tucson?

The Hyundai Tucson averages 25.2 mpg combined across its model years while the Ford Edge averages 21.8 mpg combined.

Which has more recalls, the Ford Edge or Hyundai Tucson?

The Ford Edge has 40 total recall campaigns across its model years versus 26 for the Hyundai Tucson.

Ford Edge vs Hyundai Tucson: Which Years to Avoid

Ford Edge (2010-2024) logs 11,639 complaints across 15 model years (776 per year average) and 40 recalls; avoid 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2017. Hyundai Tucson (2010-2025) logs 5,761 complaints across 16 years (360 per year) and 26 recalls; avoid 2016, 2017, 2022, and 2025. The Tucson averages better fuel economy at 25.2 mpg combined versus 21.8 mpg for the Edge.

Head to head

Ford Edge

Model years: 2010–2024 (15)
NHTSA complaints: 11,639
Per model year: 776
Recall campaigns: 40
Years to avoid: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017
Best years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Top problem area: Engine
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 21.8
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 4.7 ★

Hyundai Tucson

Model years: 2010–2025 (16)
NHTSA complaints: 5,761
Per model year: 360
Recall campaigns: 26
Years to avoid: 2016, 2017, 2022, 2025
Best years: 2010, 2011, 2014, 2021
Top problem area: Engine
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 25.2
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 4.7 ★

Year by year

Complaint Index is relative within each model (0 = that model’s best year, 100 = its worst). Complaints and recalls are raw counts.

Year	Edge				Tucson
Year	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2010	Caution	670	6	19.5	Best	59	4	24.5
2011	Avoid	1,801	3	20.5	Best	124	5	23.5
2012	Avoid	1,134	3	21	Good	255	3	23
2013	Avoid	2,444	2	20.5	Good	266	3	23
2014	Good	382	3	21	Best	201	2	22.5
2015	Good	726	7	21	Good	227	1	23
2016	Caution	912	7	22	Avoid	1,619	5	27
2017	Avoid	1,357	8	21.5	Avoid	1,086	3	27
2018	Caution	824	7	21.5	Caution	396	1	24.5
2019	Caution	766	3	23	Caution	379	1	24
2020	Good	316	4	23	Good	177	1	24
2021	Best	111	7	23	Best	79	1	24
2022	Best	130	5	23	Avoid	381	3	29
2023	Best	22	4	23	Caution	133	2	28
2024	Best	44	2	23	Caution	96	4	28
2025	—	—	—	—	Avoid	283	6	28

Complaint Index by year

Ford Edge

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Hyundai Tucson

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Frequently asked questions

Which years of the Ford Edge should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2017 as the years to avoid for the Ford Edge, with 2013 posting the highest complaint index at 100 and the top problem area listed as Electrical System.
Which years of the Hyundai Tucson should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2016, 2017, 2022, and 2025 as the years to avoid for the Hyundai Tucson, with 2025 posting the highest complaint index at 100 and Collision Avoidance & Cameras listed as the top problem area.
Does the Ford Edge or Hyundai Tucson have more complaints?: The Ford Edge has 11,639 total complaints over 15 model years (776 per year) versus 5,761 for the Hyundai Tucson over 16 model years (360 per year). These totals are not adjusted for sales volume.
Which SUV gets better fuel economy, the Edge or Tucson?: The Hyundai Tucson averages 25.2 mpg combined across its model years while the Ford Edge averages 21.8 mpg combined.
Which has more recalls, the Ford Edge or Hyundai Tucson?: The Ford Edge has 40 total recall campaigns across its model years versus 26 for the Hyundai Tucson.