NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Safety Record
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 4 recalls and 42 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid lacks the fundamental federal crash-test ratings from NHTSA, precluding a Safety Index score. This absence of data means no star ratings are available for consumers to evaluate its protective capabilities. While a full safety assessment remains pending, the vehicle presents a Moderate recall and complaint burden. Federal records list four active recall campaigns, impacting critical safety systems such as the electrical system, forward collision avoidance, and air bag sensors. Owners have filed 42 complaints, detailing 10 alleged crash events and 6 alleged injuries. The lack of crash-test data prevents a definitive safety determination for the 2026 Tucson Plug-In Hybrid.
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, carries four recall campaigns, and falls in the Moderate recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Moderate |
| Recalls on file | 4 |
| Owner complaints | 42 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid?
The 2026 Tucson Plug-In Hybrid has not been subjected to federal crash testing, leaving a significant gap in its safety profile. Its federal record is instead defined by four recall campaigns issued in a concentrated period, all addressing safety-critical systems. These include instrument cluster electrical faults, a forward collision avoidance and automatic emergency braking defect also present in the Santa Cruz and standard Tucson, and a side-impact air bag sensor issue. These recalls are further underscored by 42 complaints lodged with NHTSA, which heavily center on active-safety hardware. Forward Collision Avoidance alone accounts for over half of these allegations, with 10 reports detailing alleged crash events. This combination of recalls and owner complaints results in a Moderate burden band. There is no crash-test context from an adjacent model year in the NHTSA data to reference.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid have any recalls?
The four recall campaigns for this model year cover the instrument cluster and panel electrical system (two separate campaigns), the automatic emergency braking component of the forward collision avoidance system, and the side-impact air bag sensor. NHTSA has not issued a park-outside or do-not-drive directive in the data provided for these campaigns, but owners should verify current remedy status for their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov.
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 // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid?
Forty-two complaints have been filed with NHTSA against the 2026 Tucson Plug-In Hybrid. These are unverified consumer allegations. The most frequently reported components are Forward Collision Avoidance with 23 alleged incidents, Service Brakes with 12, and the Electrical System and Unknown Or Other categories with 5 each. Exterior Lighting and Lane Departure each account for 2 reported allegations.
42 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid?
Buyers considering a 2026 Tucson Plug-In Hybrid should verify its recall status by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Four recall campaigns have been issued for this model year. An unrepaired recall transfers with the vehicle to a new owner, and the remedy status can vary for individual units.
- The 2026 Tucson Plug-In Hybrid has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, meaning no star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year and no inference about crashworthiness should be drawn from that absence.
- Four recall campaigns were issued for this model year, covering the instrument cluster electrical system in two separate actions, the automatic emergency braking system, and the side-impact air bag sensor, all of which are safety-critical systems.
- Of the 42 unverified complaints filed with NHTSA, 23 allege problems with Forward Collision Avoidance and 10 of all complaints involve an alleged crash event, a concentration that aligns directly with the active recall on the automatic emergency braking system.
- Owners and prospective buyers should run the vehicle's VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether all four recall remedies have been completed on that specific unit.
FAQ2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid safety questions
Was the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 4 recalls and 42 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 4 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 42 owner complaints are on file for the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid 2026.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.