2024 Hyundai Tucson Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
60/100
#7 most-complained of 16 Tucson years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2024 Hyundai Tucson has a Complaint Index of 60 and ranks 7th worst out of 16 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 96 complaints, 12 crashes, 6 injuries, and 4 recalls, led by Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues at 25% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 96
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 12 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 28
- 25 city / 32 hwy
Top 2024 Hyundai Tucson problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras24 (25%)
- Engine23 (24%)
- Other22 (23%)
- Electrical System20 (21%)
- Brakes16 (17%)
- Structure & Body9 (9%)
- Fuel System7 (7%)
- Seat Belts6 (6%)
- Airbags4 (4%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (4%)
What owners report
- Owners report unintended acceleration when shifting into drive or reverse, sometimes leading to a collision.
- Automatic emergency braking activates unexpectedly at highway speeds or in intersections with no obstacle present, occasionally causing rear-end crashes.
- Some drivers describe the vehicle rolling despite the brake pedal being pressed and the shifter placed in Park.
- Power steering has reportedly failed intermittently, making the steering wheel very hard to turn and triggering a red warning icon.
- Rear seat belts are described as twisting or jamming when fully extended, complicating child seat installation.
- Rear turn signals are reported as small and mounted low, making them hard for following drivers to see.
2024 Hyundai Tucson recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V893000Dec 18, 2025Structure & Body51,587 vehiclesPark Outside
Trailer hitches
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tucson vehicles equipped with an optional Mobis tow hitch wiring harness. The wiring harness may have been installed incorrectly, allowing water into the control module. Moisture accumulation may cause the trailer lighting to fail or an electrical short circuit.
Risk: Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will remove the trailer wiring harness and install a dust cap over the wiring receptacle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 290. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 20, 2025.
- NHTSA 24V412000Jun 5, 2024Steering795 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 261.
- NHTSA 23V556000Aug 4, 2023Other30 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Tucson vehicles. The tire and loading information label may incorrectly indicate information about a spare tire. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: A label that incorrectly states spare tire pressure when there is no spare tire on-board may cause confusion during an emergency tire replacement, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tire and loading information label, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 247.
2024 Hyundai Tucson fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 25 MPG
- Highway
- 32 MPG
- Combined
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,300
- 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 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2024 Tucson has a Complaint Index of 60 and a Caution verdict, ranking 7th worst among 16 model years of the Tucson.
- What problems does the 2024 Hyundai Tucson have?
- NHTSA data shows the top problem area is Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 25% of complaints, followed by Engine at 24% and Electrical System at 21%. Engine complaints show a median failure mileage of 17,500 miles.
- Does the 2024 Hyundai Tucson have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2024 Tucson, covering steering, a tow hitch wiring harness, an Idle Stop & Go controller, and a tire label labeling error. None are do-not-drive recalls, though two advise parking outside.
- Should I avoid the 2024 Hyundai Tucson?
- The 2024 Tucson carries a Caution verdict, meaning it is more problem-prone than some other Tucson years but not the worst; years like 2016, 2017, 2022, and 2025 rank higher in complaints.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Hyundai Tucson?
- The EPA rates the 2024 Tucson at 28 mpg combined (25 city / 32 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,300.