2026 Hyundai Tucson
2026 Hyundai Tucson — The Hyundai Tucson is a compact crossover SUV produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai.
Trim: SEL
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2026 Hyundai Tucson snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Hyundai Tucson typically asks about $28,400 versus a $30,200 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. The 2026 Hyundai Tucson has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns in our catalog (including Electrical System) and 49 owner complaints. Versus 2025, our catalog shows no material spec or trim changes — the older Tucson is often the better used buy unless you need a 2026-only fix.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$28,400
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$30,200
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
5
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
49
Top: Forward Collision Avoidance
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
5/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2026 Tucson?
Yes — 5 recall campaigns and 49 owner complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Tucson. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Electrical System
2026-06-24
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,…
Campaign 26V400000
Forward Collision Avoidance
2026-05-19
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.
Campaign 26V316000
Air Bags
2026-04-21
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.
Campaign 26V254000
Electrical System
2026-01-27
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,…
Campaign 26V047000
Engine and Engine Cooling
2025-08-26
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power and engine damage, possibly resulting in an oil leak.
Campaign 25V549000
Owner complaints
49 complaints · 12 crash-related · 6 injuries reported. Top components:
- Forward Collision Avoidance15
- Service Brakes13
- Unknown Or Other6
- Electrical System5
- Exterior Lighting2
- Lane Departure2
- Engine1
- Fuel System1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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2026 Hyundai Tucson -- Still a GREAT Choice for 2026! (What’s New?)
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Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Usually no — our catalog shows no material spec or trim lineup changes vs the 2025 Tucson. For used shopping, the older year is often the better value unless you need a specific fix or feature from 2026.
How much does a used 2026 Tucson cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $28,400 in typical used asking against a $30,200 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $30,200
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $28,400
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$1,800 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2026 Tucson?
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 Hyundai Tucson continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Hyundai Tucson is a compact crossover SUV produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai. It is named after the city of Tucson, Arizona, U.S. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2026 configuration (2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON SUV N/A AWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 5/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 4/5. Rated configurations include: 2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON SUV N/A AWD; 2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON SUV N/A FWD.
- 5 NHTSA recalls
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 5/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 4/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- EPA combined 28 mpg
- About 182.3 × 73.2 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 187 hp, 28 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
187 hp
Combined MPG
28 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 selected trim (28 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,500
5-year energy
$7,500
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 28 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.5L I4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 182.3 in
- Width
- 73.2 in
- Height
- 64.2 in
- Wheelbase
- 108.7 in
- Curb weight
- 3467.9 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 25
- Highway MPG
- 33
- Combined MPG
- 28
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 5 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 4 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON SUV N/A AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | SEL | Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 226 hp |
| Combined MPG | 28 | 37 |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 | 1.6L Turbo Hybrid |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 187 | — | — | 28 | AWD | |
| 226 | — | — | 37 | AWD |