Hyundai · 2004–present
Hyundai Tucson
The Hyundai Tucson (; Korean: 현대 투싼) is a compact crossover SUV produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai. It is named after the city of Tucson, Arizona, U.S. The second-generation model was marketed as the Hyundai ix35 in several markets, including Europe, Australia and China, before reverting to Tucson for the third-generation. Since its first-generation, the Tucson has been developed alongside the Kia Sportage, sharing platforms and engines. The Tucson is the best-selling Hyundai model, with more than 7 million units sold globally since it launched in 2004. Of these, 1.4 million units have been sold in Europe.
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UK fuel mix: —. Records from the VCA fuel & emissions archive.
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UK vehicles on the road
256,427 licensed and 3,845 SORN (260,272 total) at 2025 Q4.
| Year (latest quarter) | Vehicles |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 15,551 |
| 2015 | 20,994 |
| 2016 | 44,798 |
| 2017 | 72,128 |
| 2018 | 96,228 |
| 2019 | 119,116 |
| 2020 | 128,167 |
| 2021 | 150,491 |
| 2022 | 177,229 |
| 2023 | 208,152 |
| 2024 | 234,402 |
| 2025 | 260,272 |
DfT/DVLA VEH0120 vehicle licensing statistics, source ↗, Open Government Licence v3.0. Small counts are rounded or suppressed at source.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
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| 2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON SUV N/A AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON SUV N/A FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2025 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2025 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2024 Hyundai Tucson HEV SUV Early Release AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2024 Hyundai Tucson SUV Early Release AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2024 Hyundai Tucson SUV Early Release FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2023 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2023 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV AWD Early Release | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV AWD Later Release | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV FWD Early Release | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV FWD Later Release | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD Early Release | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD Later Release | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD Early Release | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD Later Release | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2021 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2021 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2020 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2020 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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26V400000 2026-06-23 · model years 2025, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101,…
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 22, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer…
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26V316000 2026-05-18 · model years 2025, 2026
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
Remedy: Dealers will update the front camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this…
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26V254000 2026-04-20 · model years 2026
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Elantra N, 2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), and Elantra vehicles. The B-pillar impact sensors may have been misassembled, which can delay air bag deployment.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the impact sensor(s), as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number…
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26V047000 2026-01-26 · model years 2025, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such,…
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at…
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25V893000 2025-12-18 · model years 2022, 2023, 2024
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…
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…
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25V809000 2025-11-20 · model years 2025
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 29, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for…
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25V549000 2025-08-25 · model years 2025, 2026
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power and engine damage, possibly resulting in an oil leak.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 281.
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24V877000 2024-11-20 · model years 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. The console extension wiring assembly may be routed improperly, allowing the transmission to be shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal.
Remedy: Owners are advised to use the parking brake when parking the vehicle. Dealers will reroute the console extension wiring assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may…
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24V691000 2024-09-13 · model years 2025
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson vehicles. The glove box air bag warning label may be missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Hyundai will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 4, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 268.
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24V412000 2024-06-05 · model years 2024
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.
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…
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23V651000 2023-09-22 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)…
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October…
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23V556000 2023-08-04 · model years 2024
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."
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…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular Gas and Electricity | 35 | 103 | 32 | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 38 | 234 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 36 | 243 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 26 | 337 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 28 | 322 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular Gas and Electricity | 35 | 103 | 32 | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 38 | 234 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 35 | 253 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 26 | 339 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 28 | 322 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular Gas and Electricity | 35 | 100 | 33 | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 38 | 238 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 37 | 245 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 25 | 349 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 28 | 323 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular Gas and Electricity | 35 | 100 | 33 | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 38 | 238 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 37 | 245 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 28 | 322 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 25 | 351 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular Gas and Electricity | 35 | 100 | 33 | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 38 | 238 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 37 | 245 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 26 | 349 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 29 | 314 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 385 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 361 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 363 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 387 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 385 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 358 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 387 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 363 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 385 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 347 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 388 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 365 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM7) | Regular | 27 | 334 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM7) | Regular | 25 | 355 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 342 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
Sources
- Wikidata / Wikipedia profiles — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/cars/Q482430CC0 / CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_TucsonCC BY-SA 4.0 · Intro text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1378197504 · retrieved 2026-10-03
- UK Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- DfT/DVLA VEH0120 licensing statistics — https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/vehicle-licensing-statistics-data-tablesOpen Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.