The 2018 Hyundai Tucson is associated with 389 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 145 reports (37% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 6 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.6l 4-cyl, 2l 4-cyl, and 2.4l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 22 to 27 MPG combined.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 389 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 campaign
  • • Top Reported Defect Area: Engine (145 / 37%)
  • • Safety Incident Signals: 13 crash / 9 fire / 8 injury reports
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
  • • EPA Efficiency: 22–27 MPG (6 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
22–27MPG
6 EPA certified variants (1.6l 4-cyl, 2l 4-cyl, and 2.4l 4-cyl configurations)
Reported Complaints
389
389 submitted owner reports
Safety Recalls
1
1 official NHTSA recall
NCAP Safety Rating
5 / 5 Stars Overall

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2018 Hyundai Tucson?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Tucson FWD 1.6L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) 25 MPG 30 MPG 27 MPG — $2,300 / yr
Tucson FWD 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 23 MPG 30 MPG 26 MPG — $2,350 / yr
Tucson AWD 1.6L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) 24 MPG 28 MPG 25 MPG — $2,450 / yr
Tucson FWD 2.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 21 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $2,550 / yr
Tucson AWD 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 21 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,650 / yr
Tucson AWD 2.4L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 21 MPG 25 MPG 22 MPG — $2,800 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2018 Hyundai Tucson?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV FWD 15.5%
SUV AWD 16.2%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2018 Hyundai Tucson models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2018 Hyundai Tucson?

Summary of 389 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
389
Crash Reports
13
Fire Reports
9
Complaints w/ Injury
8
Total Injuries
10

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Engine 145 complaints
Powertrain 44 complaints (1 crash)
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 27 complaints (1 crash)
Service Brakes 17 complaints
Service Brakes 13 complaints (4 crashes)

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2018 Hyundai Tucson problems & component breakdown (60 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2018 Hyundai Tucson?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #20V543000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Defect Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) could corrode internally and cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HECU fuse. For 2019-2021 model years, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software will also be updated. Recall repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 195.
View all 2018 Hyundai Tucson recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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