163 of the 2,402 complaints about the Hyundai Tucson (6.8%) concern Transmission / powertrain, making it the model's #6 problem area. That share is 0.6× the Transmission / powertrain share across all tracked vehicles.
163Complaints · Transmission / powertrain
6.8%Share of complaints
0.58×vs. all vehicles
28Last 12 months
6.1%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
28 Transmission / powertrain complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 24 in the 12 months before — up 17%.
10 of these reports (6.1%) describe a crash or fire, with 4 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 23V526000 (2023-07-27, model years 2023 and 2024).
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while in reverse, several warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel, and the vehicle suddenly reversed without depressing the accelerator pedal and crashed into a light post.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-06-26 · ODI 11746736 · Crash
As I was pulling into a parking space in a parking garage, the vehicle's engine revved, tires squealed and then the vehicle propelled forward on its own, without my foot being on the accelerator.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-01-14 · ODI 11711003 · Crash
While driving on the highway, my vehicle suddenly jerked, lost power, and displayed a “Check Hybrid System” warning. The diagnostic codes P112000 and P064A00, which were recorded by Hyundai Bluelink following today’s malfunction.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-10-10 · ODI 11770270
On three occasions my car suddenly stopped transferring power by not accelerating when the gas pedal was pressed. The first time the engine light came on and when I brought it for service they said it was a sensor covered by warranty and repaired it.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-09-30 · ODI 11767946
While driving my 2025 Hyundai Tucson hybrid in traffic, the car suddenly would not accelerate normally when I pressed the accelerator. I was frightened and concerned because I was in active traffic and could not make the car accelerate any faster.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-09-30 · ODI 11768095
There is a definite KNOWN problem with the transmissions in all 2018 Hyundai Tucsons and maybe other model years as well. This is well documented via the Internet by the number of articles concerning this ongoing problem!
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-09-17 · ODI 11765149
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP Campaign 23V526000 · 2023-07-27 · Model years: 2023, 2024
⚠ Park-outside / do-not-drive warning
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.
