Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 Tucson.
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson is a compact crossover powered by an automatic eight-speed transmission (S8) and achieves EPA-estimated fuel economy of 24/30/26 mpg across city/highway/combined driving, placing it competitively within its segment for efficiency, and with just 45 owner complaints recorded to date, it represents a dramatic improvement over the model's historical complaint range—having dipped as low as 18 complaints in 2009 while peaking at 1,612 in 2016—suggesting meaningful strides in overall quality and reliability over its two-decade evolution, though the five recalls issued and Forward Collision Avoidance emerging as the primary complaint area indicate that certain technical systems continue to warrant attention from owners and service technicians alike.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 24 / 30 / 26 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Tucson of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hybrid Limited HTRAC 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec | 6.80 sec | 15.10 sec | 231 hp | AWD |
| 2025 | Hybrid Limited HTRAC 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec | 6.90 sec | 15.20 sec | 231 hp | AWD |
| 2025 | XRT HTRAC 2.5L I-4 | 9.00 sec | 16.80 sec | 187 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | Hybrid Limited 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec 1.5-kWh | 7.10 sec | 15.40 sec | 226 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | Plug-in Hybrid Limited 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec | 7.10 sec | 15.30 sec | 261 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | Hybrid Limited 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec 1.5-kWh | 7.80 sec | 15.90 sec | 226 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | Limited 2.5L I-4 | 8.80 sec | 16.70 sec | 187 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | Limited 2.5L I-4 | 8.90 sec | 16.90 sec | 187 hp | AWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson sits at a low point in the federal record with just 45 complaints, 5 recalls, 0 investigations, and only 14 TSBs—the lowest complaint and TSB counts since at least 2009. Compared with the immediately preceding 2025 model (263 complaints, 6 recalls) and the 2022 spike (364 complaints), 2026 marks a sharp downturn in reported owner complaints, though its five recalls are notable relative to the small complaint volume. Across the broader arc, complaints peaked dramatically in 2016 (1,612) and 2017 (1,076) before trending downward through 2021, with intermittent rises in 2022 and 2025; the 2026 figures place it near the quietest end of that spectrum. The leading 2026 complaint categories are Forward Collision Avoidance (15) and Service Brakes/Forward Collision Avoidance (10), with 11 crash-related complaints and zero fire complaints, though the data does not specify root causes. Because complaints and TSBs are exceptionally low while recalls remain present, a buyer should verify that all five applicable recalls have been completed and that the forward collision and brake systems function properly. Overall, the 2026 Tucson appears to be a comparatively well-behaved year in this record, provided the recall work is documented.
All 45 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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… 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…
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… 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…
Showing 5 of 14 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26-EE-007H TSB | 2026-06-16 | Electrical System | Some Palisade (LX2), Tucson (NX4), and Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) vehicles may experience… |
| 26-GI-002H TSB | 2026-05-27 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software… |
| 26-01-041H TSB | 2026-05-04 | Electrical System | Certain Tucson (NX4A) vehicles may experience Over-the-Air (OTA) update failures due to… |
| 26-01-040H DCS | 2026-04-24 | Exterior Lighting | Certain Tucson (NX4A) vehicles have a crack on the left-hand side of the “inside rear… |
| 26-01-040H TSB | 2026-04-24 | Exterior Lighting | Certain Tucson (NX4A) vehicles have a crack on the left-hand side of the “inside rear… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 24 city / 30 highway / 26 combined mpg.