2018 Hyundai Tucson reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2018 Hyundai Tucson — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 524
- 410 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 230 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 22 reported crashes · 15 injuries · 14 fires
What owners report fails — 2018 Hyundai Tucson
- ENGINE 230
- POWER TRAIN 99
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 40
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 21
1 recall on record for the 2018 Hyundai Tucson
- NHTSA 20V543000 · 2020 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACT An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2018 Hyundai Tucson units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2018 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
NHTSA has 524 consumer complaints on record for the 2018 Hyundai Tucson and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is engine (230 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2018 Hyundai Tucson units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Hyundai Tucson?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (230), power train (99), unknown or other (40), electrical system (26). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2018 Hyundai Tucson?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.