Hyundai Tucson
Registered from 2004 to 2025.
About this model
The Hyundai Tucson is a compact crossover SUV produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai. It is named after the city of Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
From the Wikipedia article Hyundai Tucson, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2019 1.6 petrol. 2,617 of 26,925 tests failed, 10%.
Better than 41% of 2019 cars. The typical one fails 9%, across 908 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 39% | 1,028 |
| Visibility | 38% | 1,007 |
| Brakes | 29% | 748 |
| Lights and electrics | 7% | 188 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 3% | 89 |
| Suspension | 3% | 89 |
The defects inspectors cite
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment
Where it stands out against its peers
- Visibility: failed more often than 90% of 2019 cars — 38% of its 2,617 failed tests, where an ordinary 2019 car has 17%.
Same model year only, at least 30 peer cars, zeros included. Every car has a worst part; this shows which, and how far from ordinary it is. A high share means more to check, not a verdict.
NHTSA's investigations are American; no European regulator publishes an equivalent record, so this section has nothing to draw on for a European car. There is no European equivalent of the service-bulletin register either.
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 39% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Brakes — 29% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment
- Lights and electrics — 7% of its failures
- Visibility — 38% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 80–100k miles this one fails 23% of its inspections, against the 14% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 7% | 5% | 5,596 | |
| 20–40k miles | 10% | 9% | 16,621 | |
| 40–60k miles | 13% | 12% | 4,160 | |
| 60–80k miles | 16% | 14% | 463 | |
| 80–100k miles | 23% | 14% | 64 |
26,904 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 20k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.6 hybrid · 177 hp · 1893 kg · 2680 mm wheelbase · 1.4 L/100km (WLTP) · 165 Wh/km |
| 2021 | 1.6 petrol · 162 hp · 1587 kg · 2680 mm wheelbase · 6.2 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 1.6 petrol · 1577 kg · 2670 mm wheelbase · 7.4 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 1.6 petrol · 1577 kg · 2670 mm wheelbase · 7.4 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 1.6 petrol · 1524 kg · 2670 mm wheelbase · 7.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2017 | 1.7 diesel · 139 hp · 1635 kg · 2670 mm wheelbase · 4.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 1.7 diesel · 114 hp · 1500 kg · 2670 mm wheelbase · 4.5 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 1.7 diesel · 114 hp · 1524 kg · 2659 mm wheelbase · 4.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | 2.0 diesel · 1785 kg · 2631 mm wheelbase · 7.0 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00185/24
The oil supply to the engine may be interrupted, causing sudden damage to the engine. In addition, the brake booster may fail, which would lead to a significantly higher braking effort, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00796/24
Incorrect installation of the curtain airbag can impede deployment in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injuries to occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01218/24
The trapping protection on the rear electric window lifter does not operate properly, which can lead to trapping in the window, creating a risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01373/21
The curtain airbags may not deploy as intended.This will increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01793/23
The tandem pump pre-filter may be sealed by fibres from the tandem pump belt. This may cause tightening of the brake pedal impeding normal braking, which can cause an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01843/21
The rear brake caliper assembly, which has a material defect, causes lower brake performance. This can increase the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/00813/25
Vehicles may develop an electrical short in the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/01460/25
Due to contact made with the vehicle’s Engine Control Module (ECM) bracket, the 12-volt positive battery cable can become damaged during a frontal crash. This can cause an electrical short-circuit, increasing the risk of a post-crash, engine compartment fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
1 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.