2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid recalls and problems

The 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid has 4 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Hyundai dealer.

Recalls
4
Complaints
2
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Injuries / deaths
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Recalls may cover only some 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid recalls

Recall 26V-400: Electrical System

Reported Jun 23, 2026 · 96,310 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor America

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.

Recall 26V-316: Forward Collision Avoidance

Reported May 18, 2026 · 423,062 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor America

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.

Recall 26V-254: Air Bags

Reported Apr 20, 2026 · 2,931 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor America

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.

Recall 26V-047: Electrical System

Reported Jan 26, 2026 · 41,651 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor America

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.

2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System2
Power Train1
Forward Collision Avoidance1

Most reported parts

  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 4,089 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Power Train · reported Nov 11, 2026
On October 7, 2026, my 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid (about 5,550 miles) lost power while I was driving, twice in one day: in the morning and again that evening, including on a freeway. The vehicle lurched and stalled and multiple warning lights came on. There was no crash or injury, but a sudden loss of propulsion in freeway traffic put me and the drivers around me at risk of a collision. WHAT FAILED: Not yet identified. Hyundai's Bluelink app lists open fault codes U0101-87 and U1003-87 (EV/Hybrid Control) and C1642-86 and C1642-81. The vehicle has been at the Hyundai dealer since…
Electrical System · at 4,089 miles · reported Aug 28, 2026
The contact owns a 2026 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start and required to be jump-started by the dealer. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact associated the failure with TSB: 25-01-010H. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,089.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid: 26V-400 (electrical system), 26V-316 (forward collision avoidance), 26V-254 (air bags), 26V-047 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (2 reports), followed by power train (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 4,089 miles.

Are Hyundai recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Hyundai dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.