2018 Hyundai Tucson Engine Problems
Engine problems account for 256 of 396 total complaints (65%) filed on the 2018 Hyundai Tucson, with a median failure mileage of 60,000. NHTSA lists no related recall for this engine issue on this model year, though 8 fires and 4 crashes were reported.
- Engine complaints
- 256
- 65% of 396
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 8
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 60,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden engine fires, sometimes preceded by loud knocking or popping noises and loss of power while driving at highway or city speeds.
- Some describe the vehicle stalling unexpectedly at speeds up to 50 mph, with dealerships reportedly unable to find a mechanical cause.
- A few owners report sudden unintended acceleration, including one case where the engine revved to full power while parking.
- Several complaints describe smoke turning from white to black before flames appeared from the engine compartment, with no dashboard warning lights.
- One owner reported delayed acceleration of up to 10 seconds when pulling away from a stop, calling it unsafe for turns.
When 2018 Hyundai Tucson engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 1, 2018, latest Sep 14, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2018 Hyundai Tucson
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Tucson model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems in the 2018 Hyundai Tucson?
- NHTSA data shows 256 engine-related complaints out of 396 total complaints filed for the 2018 Tucson, or 65% of all complaints for that model year.
- Is there a recall for engine fires in the 2018 Hyundai Tucson?
- NHTSA lists no related recall tied to this engine complaint category for the 2018 Tucson, based on the data available.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically appear in the 2018 Tucson?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on the 2018 Tucson is 60,000 miles.
- Have there been any injuries or fires linked to the 2018 Tucson's engine?
- NHTSA complaint data for the 2018 Tucson's engine category includes 8 fires, 4 crashes, and 2 injuries.