NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid
Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid slots into the increasingly competitive compact SUV segment as a electrified family hauler that promises real-world electric range alongside traditional crossover practicality. Aimed at suburban buyers who want to shrink fuel costs without committing fully to a battery-electric vehicle, it carries Hyundai's mainstream appeal and a recognizable nameplate into plug-in territory.
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 4 recalls and 42 owner complaints on file, giving it a moderate recall and complaint burden.
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Reviewers generally find the Tucson Plug-In Hybrid to be a well-rounded compact SUV with a composed, comfortable ride and a cabin that feels refined for its class. The infotainment layout and passenger space tend to earn praise, while the plug-in powertrain is described as smooth in everyday driving. Some reviewers note that the added weight of the battery pack is occasionally perceptible in more spirited cornering.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL26V400000
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
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 service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 304. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 25, 2026.
Reported 2026-06-24
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING26V316000
Risk: Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
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 recall is 302. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 20, 2026.
Reported 2026-05-19
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT26V254000
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
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 for this recall is 299. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 22, 2026.
Reported 2026-04-21
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL26V047000
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
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 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.
Reported 2026-01-27
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
42 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.