2018 Hyundai Tucson: raw data

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vehicle	2018 / hyundai / tucson
known issues	8 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-16)
complaints	395 on file (2018-06-01 → 2026-09-17)
recalls	1
investigations	1
fars	33 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Exterior paint peeling and flakingSTRUCTURE4 complaints2023-07 → 2025-05tucson-2018-paint-peeling

11659341 The paint on my 2018 Hyundai Tucson began peeling off the side mirrors and the shark-fin antenna on the roof. I have found that many other Hyundai owners are experiencing the same issue
11656545 The white paint on the hood began to flake off. Currently, the missing paint is about 3 inches in diameter. There is an appearance of paint bubbling on the roof of the vehicle and in the hood

Excessive engine oil consumptionENGINE52 complaints2023-03 → 2026-07tucson-2018-oil-consumption

11708499 The engine is burning excessive oil. Down 3 quarts over approx. 3,000 miles. Mechanic verified there are no leaks - it is burning the oil
11681222 I own a 2018 Hyundai Tucson with 87,000 miles that consumes about four quarts of oil per 1,000 miles. I first noticed the problem at 51,000 miles, despite regular maintenance. The issue has worsened, repeatedly damaging spark plugs and causing the car to seize
11594953 The engine consumes a quart of oil every 1,000 - 1,500 miles with no signs of leakage or burning

Engine failure with loss of motive power while drivingENGINE61 complaints2023-04 → 2026-08tucson-2018-engine-failure

11736491 The 2.0L engine catastrophically failed during normal highway driving, consistent with a thrown connecting rod. The vehicle suddenly lost power on a roadway with tractor-trailer traffic
11681226 My connecting rod came apart and went through the oil pan while I was on the highway. There were no engine or oil lights until the engine was already smoking and no longer accelerating luckily I was in the far right lane already and was able.to coast to safety
11550812 The car was making an engine noise and stopped working. My car oil was on level and the oil wasn’t need any change , then was confirmed that the car engine is blown

Limp mode episodes with knock sensor code P1326ENGINE14 complaints2023-06 → 2026-02tucson-2018-knock-sensor-limp-mode

11574982 It started [XXX] when i took my car to the dealership due to it going into limp mode. The dealership took it in and said it was throwing error code p1326 which is the knock sensor code
11609884 The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed
11526158 In the last 3 months I have had my vehicle go into Limp Mode due to a faulty engine. All 3 times while I was on the highway and I was almost seriously injured due to traffic. Ever since I got the Knock Sensor update, I have had nothing but problems

Dual-clutch transmission judder and hesitation from stopPOWER TRAIN25 complaints2023-03 → 2026-08tucson-2018-dct-judder-hesitation

11721873 My transmission was replaced by Hyundai when the car only had approximately 15,000 miles (give or take) and now at 73,000 miles, I'm experiencing the same issue again! The delayed engagement when accelerating from a stop has been stressful, to say the least
11618825 When accelerating from a stop (particularly when taking a left turn across traffic, and uphill), the car often will hesitate and near-stall. It does not respond to driver “punching” the accelerator even to the floor, the car won’t respond, then suddenly catches and lurches…
11535609 When pulling out of the parking lot and onto the road, the transmission stalled. The car did not move, the rpms jumped to 5-6 and the lurched and jerked forward then stopped and lurched forward again with the rpms jumping high

Catalytic converter clogging after oil consumptionENGINE14 complaints2023-07 → 2026-05tucson-2018-catalytic-converter

11553978 Catalytic converter failure. Driving and vehicle slowed down while attempting to pass another vehicle in spite of foot being on accelerator. We were nearly hit head on by a semi trailer. Vehicle unable to increase speed over 50 mph
11690365 Van Hyundai Dealership in Carrollton, TX has confirmed excessive oil consumption causing catalytic converter failure that results in the engine stalling and unable to accelerate
11538558 My vehicle is burning 2 1/2 quarts of oil a month , my catalytic converter is clogged due to this, Hyundai is fighting me and will not take responsibility for either

Headlight bulb failure with melted wiring harnessEXTERIOR LIGHTING4 complaints2023-05 → 2025-10tucson-2018-headlight-wiring

11523141 The headlights and taillights fail frequently. I have replaced each every 90 days. I find the contacts melted on them when they fail. I have never seen this happen on any other vehicle I have owned
11690889 Since 2019, the vehicle has had repeated headlight failures (at least 12 bulb replacements), persistent “bulb out” warnings, and eventually melted wiring requiring headlamp assembly replacement in 2025

Vehicle fire while drivingENGINE3 complaints2023-05 → 2026-04tucson-2018-vehicle-fire

11729665 While driving on the highway, about ten minutes from home, my car suddenly burst into flames. There were no warning lights in the cockpit. There was no smoke in the cabin
11557015 We smelled something burning, and suddenly smoke was coming out of my center console. I pulled over and flames were coming out of the driver side. As soon as we evacuated the vehicle, it burst into flames

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
395	2018-06-01	2026-09-17	13	9	ENGINE:242; POWER TRAIN:101; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:43; SERVICE BRAKES:42; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:27

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
20V543000	04/09/2020	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE	Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) could corrode internally and cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.	An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.	Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HECU fuse. For 2019-2021 model years, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software will also be updated. Recall repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 195.

Investigations all years →

action_number	status	subject	components	opened	closed	recall_campaign	summary
DP22003	closed	Loss of Motive Power	ENGINE	2022-09-12	2023-12-12	·	The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated July 13, 2022, petitioning the Agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia America, Inc. vehicles spanning Model Years (MY) 2005-2021. The Petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complain

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	33	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2018 Hyundai Tucson vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2018/hyundai/tucson

@misc{wrenchpro_2018_hyundai_tucson_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2018 Hyundai Tucson},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2018/hyundai/tucson}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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