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2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

67/100

#2 most-complained of 4 Tucson Hybrid years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid has a complaint index of 67, ranking 2nd worst out of 4 model years, with a Caution verdict. It has 46 complaints, 0 recalls, and its top problem area is Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 37% of complaints.

Complaints
46
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
5 / 0
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
37.5
37.5 city / 37 hwy

Top 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Collision Avoidance & Cameras17 (37%)
  2. Other15 (33%)
  3. Brakes7 (15%)
  4. Electrical System6 (13%)
  5. Engine6 (13%)
  6. Fuel System4 (9%)
  7. Structure & Body4 (9%)
  8. Seat Belts2 (4%)
  9. Airbags1 (2%)
  10. Lane Departure1 (2%)

What owners report

  • Automatic emergency braking activates unexpectedly on the freeway at highway speed with no obstacles present, sometimes taking over steering for several seconds.
  • Brake system reportedly loses power assist suddenly at low speed, causing the pedal to go rigid and the vehicle to fail to stop, in one case near a median mileage of 9,000 miles.
  • Owners describe a low repeating noise followed by emergency brakes engaging on their own without dash warnings.
  • The engine reportedly surged forward unexpectedly while stopped at a red light, leading to a crash, near a median mileage of 2,900 miles.
  • Rear turn signals sit low on the body, making them hard for other drivers to see and increasing rear-end and turning risk.
  • Structural fitment issue where oversized bolts prevent storing a spare tire in the designated well.
2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month6Oct 2023May 2024Sep 2024Mar 2025Aug 2025May 2026Sep 2026
67 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2026 (6).

2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

City
37.5 MPG
Highway
37 MPG
Combined
37.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,725
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2024 compared with other Tucson Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Good33112037.5
2023Best034037.5
2024Caution6746037.5
2025Avoid100139336.5

All Hyundai Tucson Hybrid years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid reliable?
NHTSA data shows a complaint index of 67 for the 2024 Tucson Hybrid, ranking 2nd worst of the 4 model years tracked, earning a Caution verdict relative to other Tucson Hybrid years.
Does the 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2024 Tucson Hybrid, compared to 3 recalls for the 2025 model year.
What is the top complaint area for the 2024 Tucson Hybrid?
Collision Avoidance & Cameras is the top problem area, making up 37% of complaints (17 of 46), including reports of unexpected automatic emergency braking.
How does the 2024 Tucson Hybrid compare to other years?
The 2024 model has a complaint index of 67, worse than 2022 (33), and 2023 (0, the Best-ranked year), but better than 2025 (100, the Avoid year).
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid?
EPA rates it at 37.5 mpg combined (37.5 city, 37 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $1,725.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.