AI Damage2024 Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid reliability: common problems
Owners of the 2024 Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and vehicle speed control. The maker issued 13 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
- involving a crash
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 13
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 33% of all complaints
- 2 Vehicle speed control 33% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 33% of all complaints
- 4 Visibility 33% of all complaints
- Air bags: 1 complaints (33% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 complaints (33% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Visibility: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
In addition, the contact noticed white smoke coming from underneath the hood and the engine seized. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The vehicle was condemned a total loss.
The middle panel of the panorama roof exploded spontaneously while I was driving at 50 mph on the highway. The car shook with the explosion. I pulled over to find a gaping hole in my roof and glass shards resting on the shade.
The contact stated that while the vehicle was at a stop light while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The failure occurred on several occasions and the vehicle was taken to the local dealer. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and the vehicle was not repaired.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 15,523 of 32,257 model years in the NHTSA data (top 48% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid has 5 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil…
Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this…
- Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil…
Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition…
- Certain Santa Fe Hybrid (TM HEV), Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid (TM PHEV), Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV), and Tucson…
Certain Santa Fe Hybrid (TM HEV), Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid (TM PHEV), Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV), and Tucson Plug-in Hybrid (NX4 PHEV) vehicles may experience intake air line freezing and Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)…
- This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in…
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…
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and…
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…
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding…
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…
- This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the…
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of…
- This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2025 1st Navigation Map and…
This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2025 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system as described in this…
- This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2024 2nd Navigation Map and…
This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2024 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. Refer to the 2024…
- This letter communication is to educate owners around the use of the Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA) feature
- Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service…
Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizon’s communication network. Follow the…
- This email communication is to educate owners around the use of the Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA) feature
NHTSA lists 13 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, vehicle speed control, powertrain. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: airbags did not deploy (33%), engine failure or replacement (33%), hesitation when accelerating (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2024 Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 13 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2024 Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2024 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.