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Hyundai · Compact SUV

2026 Hyundai Tucson

Plug-in hybrid Hybrid Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
5 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
C
Safety Signal
70 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns 6
Complaints21 crash · 14 injured reported 99
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 38 mpg
Starting MSRP21 trims · manufacturer $29,700
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2026 Hyundai Tucson is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid, hybrid and gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tucson Hybrid Blue, is EPA-rated at 38 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 99 complaints, most often about the forward collision avoidance. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall. Manufacturer pricing runs from $29,700 to $48,900 across 21 trims.

Hyundai Tucson — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Hyundai Tucson · Photo: Alexander-93 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Trims & pricing

Source: manufacturer press kitWhich trim should I buy? → Compare a trim →
TrimPowertrainDriveMSRPHPTorqueSeatsCargo (2nd row)Wheels
SEGasFWD$29,700187 hp178 lb-ft541.2 cu-ft17 in
SEGasAWD$31,200187 hp178 lb-ft541.2 cu-ft17 in
SELGasFWD$31,050187 hp178 lb-ft541.2 cu-ft18 in
SELGasAWD$32,550187 hp178 lb-ft541.2 cu-ft18 in
SEL PlusGasFWD$31,550187 hp178 lb-ft541.2 cu-ft19 in
SEL PlusGasAWD$33,050187 hp178 lb-ft541.2 cu-ft19 in
XRTGasFWD$33,725187 hp178 lb-ft541.2 cu-ft18 in
XRTGasAWD$35,225187 hp178 lb-ft541.2 cu-ft18 in
SEL PremiumGasFWD$34,050187 hp178 lb-ft541.2 cu-ft18 in
SEL PremiumGasAWD$35,550187 hp178 lb-ft541.2 cu-ft18 in
LimitedGasFWD$39,675187 hp178 lb-ft541.2 cu-ft19 in
LimitedGasAWD$41,175187 hp178 lb-ft541.2 cu-ft19 in
Hybrid SEHybridFWD$31,300178 hp195 lb-ft541.2 cu-ft18 in
Hybrid SELHybridFWD$32,750178 hp195 lb-ft541.2 cu-ft18 in
Hybrid Blue SEHybridAWD$32,800178 hp195 lb-ft541.2 cu-ft17 in
Hybrid SELHybridAWD$34,250178 hp195 lb-ft541.2 cu-ft18 in
Hybrid SEL ConvenienceHybridAWD$35,250178 hp195 lb-ft541.2 cu-ft18 in
Hybrid LimitedHybridAWD$42,425178 hp195 lb-ft541.2 cu-ft19 in
Hybrid NightHybridAWD$42,925178 hp195 lb-ft541.2 cu-ft19 in
Plug-in Hybrid SELPlug-in hybridAWD$40,675178 hp195 lb-ft531.9 cu-ft18 in
Plug-in Hybrid LimitedPlug-in hybridAWD$48,900178 hp195 lb-ft531.9 cu-ft19 in

MSRP excludes destination. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
Tucson Plug-in HybridPlug-in hybridAWD1.6L 4-cyl turbo + 72 kW AC PMSM353535 (51 MPGe blended)32 mi electric442 h$1,900
Tucson Hybrid BlueHybridAWD1.6L 4-cyl turbo + 270V Li-Ion383838———$1,750
Tucson HybridHybridAWD1.6L 4-cyl turbo + 270V Li-Ion363736———$1,850
Tucson FWDGasFWD2.5L 4-cyl253328———$2,400
Tucson AWDGasAWD2.5L 4-cyl243026———$2,600

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 49764, 49499, 49498, 49453, 49500.

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Recalls (6)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Suspension

309
24 vehicles built Jan 21, 2026 – Mar 20, 2026 Hybrid only
Problem Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Tucson Hybrid and Elantra vehicles. The front strut assembly fasteners may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control. Risk A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will inspect and replace the front strut assembly fasteners and perform a wheel alignment, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 19, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 309. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 23, 2026.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V692000 reported Oct 20, 2026 Hyundai Motor America the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Electrical System

304
96,310 vehicles
Problem 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, "Controls and Displays." 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. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDFDealer notice PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V400000 reported Jun 23, 2026 Hyundai Motor America the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Forward Collision Avoidance

302
423,062 vehicles 29% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDFDealer notice PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V316000 reported May 18, 2026 Hyundai Motor America the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Air Bags

299
2,931 vehicles 48% reported repaired built Sep 1, 2025 – Oct 29, 2025
Problem 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. Risk Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDFDealer notice PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V254000 reported Apr 20, 2026 Hyundai Motor America the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Electrical System

293
41,651 vehicles 93% reported repaired built Aug 25, 2025 – Oct 11, 2025
Problem 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, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays." 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. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V047000 reported Jan 26, 2026 Hyundai Motor America the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Engine And Engine Cooling

281
29 vehicles 100% reported repaired built Feb 18, 2025 – Aug 8, 2025
Problem 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. Risk A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V549000 reported Aug 25, 2025 Hyundai Motor America the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

Whether any of this applies to one specific Tucson

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2026 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Hyundai publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

NHTSA VIN check →Hyundai’s own VIN lookup →

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The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2026 Hyundai Tucson, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
99complaints filed

21 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 14 injuries · 0 deaths reported

6.4 per 10,000 built · Hyundai reported 155,467 Tucson built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2026: 99

Most-cited components

Forward Collision Avoidance → 50
Unspecified 21
Electrical System 19
Service Brakes 15
Back Over Prevention 4
Exterior Lighting 3

In depth: automatic emergency braking problems →

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

While traveling the following have happened multiple times. It has already been serviced by the dealership who corrected all pending recalls and then informed me they could not replicate the problem. It has now happened since the vehicle was returned to me. This morning while driving at freeway speeds.
Electrical System Sep 17, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11764919
The "Consider Taking a Break" alert and chime comes up randomly and is a driving distraction. There is no way to turn off the alert. I feel this is a safety issue since it causes a distraction
Lane Departure Oct 19, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11772144
On approximately XXX, while traveling on , the vehicle's automatic emergency braking system engaged abruptly and without warning. The vehicle ahead had stopped with sufficient distance for a normal, controlled stop.
Forward Collision Avoidance Oct 8, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11769810
I am reporting a safety concern involving the rear turn signals on my Hyundai Tucson 2026. When the turn signal is activated, the signal is difficult to see from a vehicle that is very close behind the Tucson, particularly when the following vehicle is positioned directly behind or at certain angles.
Exterior Lighting Aug 31, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11760922
Suspect faulty TCU or associated software: My 2026 Tucson Hybrid, purchased in February, has an intermittent “Shift-by-Wire (SBW)” fault where the car refuses to shift into gear (e.g., Reverse) and displays “The car is already in the desired gear” warning on dashboard and the Check Engine light comes On.
Power Train Oct 20, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11772331
The accident occurred at the intersection of . On XXX 2026 at 2:32 pm I was involved in an accident where I was T-Boned on the drivers side impacting my drivers side front fender, drivers door and drivers side grill. I was given a green light when I entered out on to from .The other driver in a silver VW 4door hatchback going East on .
Air Bags Oct 20, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11772370

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Hyundai itself: 2 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 2 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 1.3 per 100,000 built. Every Tucson model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆17%
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆17%
SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆16%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Driver-assist crash reports (1)

Source: NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01
1report filed

1 severity unknown

Aug 2026 to Aug 2026 · 1 with an air bag deployment · 1 towed

What was engaged, and what was hit

System named: Smart Cruise Control (SCC) & Lane Following Assist (LFA) (1)

Crash partner: Other 1

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America

IncidentSystemStruckInjury allegedStateSpeedReport
Aug 2026Level 2 · Smart Cruise Control (SCC) & Lane Following Assist (LFA)OtherunknownPA—669-16212

From the manufacturer’s own filing

The reporting entity’s narrative as NHTSA published it, with anything identifying removed and nothing added. A narrative is a notice, written before the entity had verified what happened.

A Hyundai Motor America associate was operating a 2025 Hyundai Tucson employee lease vehicle. According to the employee incident report, Smart Cruise Control (SCC) and Lane Following Assist (LFA) were allegedly engaged at the time of the incident.
Hyundai Motor America report 669-16212 Aug 2026 NHTSA SGO filing

A report under the General Order is a notice the manufacturer or operator must file within days of hearing of a crash in which a Level 2 driver-assist or automated-driving system was engaged within 30 seconds of impact. It is filed before anything is verified, and entities with telematics hear of far more crashes than entities that rely on complaints, so counts say as much about the reporting as about the car and are not comparable across makes. Nothing is normalised by fleet size. Every report on file, by make and year → · NHTSA’s page and files

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Extended coverage on file 3 filings by the manufacturer with NHTSA naming this model year

The term and the vehicles it covers are the manufacturer’s, as NHTSA’s summary of each filing states them; a dealer checks one particular car by its VIN. Every Hyundai warranty extension (62) → · Every warranty extension on file, all makes →

Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 36
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-10-08
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 17 service bulletins, 7 service campaigns, 6 warranty extensions

Most often about: Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Air Bags, Forward Collision Avoidance, Lane Departure.

  • 26-EM-016H TSB Service bulletin
    2026-10-08 · Engine
  • Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. All internal combustion engines consume some engine oil during normal operation, depending on driving conditions and mileage, and this procedure should only be performed when dee
  • 26-EM-015H TSB Service bulletin
    2026-10-07 · Engine
  • Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. All internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operation. Oil consumption rates may vary based on mileage, operating conditions, driving habits, and mainte
  • 26-01-074H DCS Warranty extension
    2026-09-24 · Unknown Or Other
  • Certain Tucson (NX4A) and Santa Cruz (NXT) vehicles may exhibit air bubbles forming on the surface of the dashboard (crash pad) due to poor adhesion caused by prolonged UV and heat exposure. Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 26-01-074H provides instructions to inspect the dashboard (crash pad) for bubbling and, if necessary, to use needling and steel tamper tools to remove trapped air and repair th
  • 26-BE-025H TSB Service bulletin
    2026-08-21 · Electrical System
  • Some Tucson (NX4, NX4A, NX4M), Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV), and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid (NX4 PHEV) vehicles may exhibit a 12-volt battery drain due to the passive entry feature of the Digital Key 2 premium causing repeated wakeup of the vehicle. This bulletin provides instructions to perform software updates for the Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) and Body Domain Control (BDC) modules.
  • 26-01-040H-1 TSB Warranty extension
    2026-08-21 · Exterior Lighting
  • Certain Tucson (NX4A) vehicles equipped with bulb type "inside rear combination lamp assembly" may have a crack on the left-hand side. This bulletin provides instructions to inspect the "inside rear combination lamp assembly" and replace it if a crack is found, or to install washers to prevent a crack from developing.
  • 26-EE-007H TSB Service bulletin
    2026-06-17 · Electrical System
  • Some Palisade (LX2), Tucson (NX4), and Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) vehicles may experience battery drain due to continuous operation of the cooling fan after vehicle ignition has been turned off, potentially resulting in a no-start condition. The continuous cooling fan operation is caused by a stuck relay in the engine room PCB block. This bulletin provides instructions to replace the engine room PCB
  • 26-GI-002H TSB Service bulletin
    2026-05-27 · Electrical System
  • This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. Refer to the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update Key Improvements and Additional Improvements tables in this TSB for a list of specific changes. The software c
  • 26-01-041H TSB Warranty extension
    2026-05-05 · Electrical System
  • Certain Tucson (NX4A) vehicles may experience Over-the-Air (OTA) update failures due to outdated Central Communication Unit (CCU) software. This bulletin provides instructions to perform a software update for the CCU.

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
B1413Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Air Bags1 owner report

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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Tucson by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2026 this page C 6 99 38 mpg2025 D 7 445 38 mpg2024 D 4 150 Park outside2023 C 2 181 Park outside2022 C 3 506 Park outside2021 B 1 80 Park outside2020 B 1 179 Park outside2019 B 1 385 Park outside2018 B 1 399 Park outside2017 C 3 1,093 Park outside2016 D 5 1,625 Park outside

Common questions about the 2026 Tucson

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much does the 2026 Hyundai Tucson cost?

Manufacturer pricing runs from $29,700 for the SE FWD to $48,900 for the Plug-in Hybrid Limited AWD, across 21 trims. Those are MSRPs from the manufacturer's own press material; they exclude destination, options, taxes and whatever the dealer adds. Every trim and price is listed above.

Does the 2026 Hyundai Tucson have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 6 recall campaigns for the 2026 Hyundai Tucson. The most serious on file is 26V692000, covering Suspension. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2026 Hyundai Tucson?

NHTSA gave the 2026 Hyundai Tucson 5 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 5-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 4-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it C (70/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Hyundai Tucson?

Across the 5 EPA-rated configurations of the 2026 Hyundai Tucson, the best EPA combined figure is 38 mpg (MPGe on the electrified versions). Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What do owners complain about on the 2026 Hyundai Tucson?

Owners have filed 99 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Hyundai Tucson, most often about forward collision avoidance, unspecified, electrical system. Of those, 21 involved a crash, 14 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

Are there service bulletins for the 2026 Hyundai Tucson?

The manufacturer has filed 36 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2026 Hyundai Tucson, most often covering electrical system, exterior lighting, air bags. The most recent is dated 2026-10-08. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

Which 2026 Hyundai Tucson trim is the best value?

$19,200 separates the cheapest of the 21 trims from the most expensive, so the answer depends on which of the differences you would actually use. Every trim has its own page here with the manufacturer's full specification and equipment list, plus a short summary of exactly what it adds over the base trim — worth reading before a dealer frames the walk-up for you. The trim-by-trim ladder shows what every step up costs and what it makes standard.

Is the 2026 Hyundai Tucson better than the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer?

The Chevrolet Trailblazer edges it, 89.9 to 86.3, on price, safety, fuel & range. The Hyundai Tucson is ahead on space & cargo and performance. Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 3.5 and it flips. We publish a full side-by-side of the 2026 Hyundai Tucson against the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer — specifications by family, equipment feature by feature, safety record and ownership costs. You can re-weight what matters to you and the verdict recalculates.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations5 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificatesnoneEPA emission certificatesThe EPA published no certificate we could match to a configuration on this page.
Recalls6NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints99NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings3 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins36NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
InvestigationsnoneNHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationNo defect investigation has been opened.
Driver-assist crash reports1NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01Crashes the manufacturer or operator reported with a Level 2 or automated-driving system engaged. Notices, filed before verification; not comparable across makes.
Specifications filed with NHTSAnoneNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWe had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable.
Trims, pricing & equipment21 trimsManufacturer press kitTranscribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Head to head 2026 Hyundai Tucson vs 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer Scored on price, fuel, safety, space, performance and warranty — the weights are yours.Ranking Safest 2026 compact SUVs Every compact SUV of this model year by NHTSA recall record, best first.Report card Every 2026 vehicle graded C The 2026 model year graded A–F; this one sits in the C group.Recall Watch Watch this Tucson by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.

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