155 of the 2,247 complaints about the Hyundai Tucson (6.9%) concern Transmission / powertrain, making it the model's #6 problem area. That share is 0.6× the Transmission / powertrain share across all tracked vehicles.
155Complaints · Transmission / powertrain
6.9%Share of complaints
0.59×vs. all vehicles
24Last 12 months
6.5%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Transmission / powertrain complaints peak with the 2018 model (57, 15% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2020 model (3). 24 Transmission / powertrain complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 22 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
Owners most often describe: “transmission”, “accelerate”, “dual clutch”, “traffic” and “tuscon”. 10 of these reports (6.5%) 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
On 6 occasions over the last 2 months when coming to a stop the engine will increase rpm to 1600 forcing much extra brake pressure to stop, forcing me to shutoff the engine. No codes or indicators and the dealer can't duplicate.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-08-31 · ODI 11761051
Vehicle exhibits a dangerous 2-to-3-second delay/total loss of accelerator response at low speeds or rolling stops (5–15 mph).
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-07-21 · ODI 11751741
The contact's son owns a 2023 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, various warning lights illuminated, and various messages were displayed on the instrument panel; however, the warning lights disappeared upon restarting the…
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-07-08 · ODI 11748996
Good morning the problems I am having with my 2025 are very discouraging. Started October of 2025, my tire light illuminated stated the tires were low when they are all at correct specs when using an air guage to check.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-07-02 · ODI 11747876
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.
How common are Transmission / powertrain problems on the Hyundai Tucson?
155 of the 2,247 complaints about the Hyundai Tucson (6.9%) concern Transmission / powertrain, making it the model's #6 problem area. That share is 0.6× the Transmission / powertrain share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Hyundai Tucson model years have the most Transmission / powertrain complaints?
By model year, Transmission / powertrain complaints peak with the 2018 model (57, 15% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2020 model (3).
Is there a recall for Hyundai Tucson Transmission / powertrain problems?
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 23V526000 (2023-07-27, model years 2023 and 2024).