Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid by year filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid
SUV, plug-in hybrid, 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4, built in South Korea. Owner complaints on file from Aug 28, 2026 to Aug 28, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year4564k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2026 suv
Severity index0.02026 suvs average 10.9
First 24 monthsOpenWindow has not closed yet
Components
100% of complaints about the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
4 recall campaigns cover the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-400 | Jun 23, 2026 | Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail | Electrical system | 96,310 | Software update |
| 26V-316 | May 18, 2026 | Software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply the brakes | Driver assistance | 423,062 | Software update |
| 26V-254 | Apr 20, 2026 | B-pillar impact sensors may have been misassembled, which can delay air bag deployment | Airbags | 2,931 | Part replacement |
| 26V-047 | Jan 26, 2026 | Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail | Electrical system | 41,651 | Software update |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Aug 28, 2026Failure Aug 28, 20264,089 milesLakeville,, CTElectrical system
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.
NHTSA complaint 11760328
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
5 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 26-BE-025H TSB Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 pro… - 26-GI-002H TSB May 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 Na… - DTN DL Apr 10, 2026 · Other
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These inflators were not su… - DTN DCS Apr 10, 2026 · Other
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been i… - 26-01-035H TSB Apr 8, 2026 · Service Campaign
Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink functions. This may be due to an occasional disconnection on Verizon’s communication network. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to verify Bluelink Data Co…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.