2018 Hyundai Tucson Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 22 Fuel System complaints for the 2018 Hyundai Tucson, 6% of all complaints filed for that model year, with a median failure mileage of 1,980 miles and 2 reported fires. No related recall is listed for this issue.
- Fuel System complaints
- 22
- 6% of 396
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 1,980 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report a strong gasoline smell inside the cabin and near the exhaust after startup, occurring intermittently rather than every drive.
- Some describe hesitation or delayed acceleration when pressing the gas pedal, especially from a stop, which owners say has caused close calls in traffic.
- One owner reported a fire after a high-pressure fuel pump was installed, with the vehicle becoming fully engulfed while driving on the highway.
- Several complaints describe sudden loss of power or the car sputtering when trying to accelerate past 45 mph or pass another vehicle.
- Dealership visits for these fuel and hesitation issues were sometimes described as resulting in no diagnosed cause found.
When 2018 Hyundai Tucson fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 4, 2018, latest Jul 5, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2018 Hyundai Tucson
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel System complaints by Tucson model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2018 Hyundai Tucson?
- NHTSA lists 22 Fuel System complaints for the 2018 Tucson, which is 6% of the 396 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2018 Hyundai Tucson fuel system?
- No related recall is listed for the fuel system issue on the 2018 Tucson in this data.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems appear on the 2018 Tucson?
- The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2018 Tucson is 1,980 miles.
- Did any 2018 Tucson fuel system complaints involve fires or crashes?
- Yes, 2 fires were reported among the fuel system complaints, with 0 crashes and 0 injuries reported.
- How does the 2018 Tucson compare to other model years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2018 Tucson's 22 complaints and 6% share is lower than the 2022 Tucson, which shows 136 complaints and a 36% share, the highest in this dataset.