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Hyundai Tucson FWD

2016–2026 · 18 configurations

Lowest
24
Average
26
Best
29
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The Hyundai Tucson FWD has been tested by the EPA across 18 different configurations spanning model years 2016 through 2026. Over this period, the Tucson FWD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 24 MPG to 29 MPG, with an overall average of 26 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2026
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Regular
$2,150253328MPG
2025
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Regular
$2,150253328MPG
2024
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Regular
$2,150253228MPG
2023
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Regular
$2,150253228MPG
2022
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Regular
$2,050263329MPG
2021
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,400232825MPG
2021
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,400222825MPG
2020
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,400232825MPG
2020
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,400222825MPG
2019
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,300233026MPG
2019
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,400222825MPG
2018
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM7) • Regular
$2,200253027MPG
2018
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,300233026MPG
2018
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,500212824MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,300233026MPG
2017
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM7) • Regular
$2,200253027MPG
2016
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,300233026MPG
2016
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM7) • Regular
$2,200253027MPG

Historical Efficiency

2026
28
2025
28
2024
28
2023
28
2022
29
2021
25
2020
25
2019
26
2018
27
2017
27
2016
27

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Tucson FWD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Hyundai Tucson FWD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Hyundai Hyundai Tucson grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
443
Total Deaths
185

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
8.4%
Fire Occurrence
2.9%
Speeding Involved
6.8%
DUI Involved
8.1%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

75%
Front
11%
Side
13%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes133
Fatalities
54
Deaths/Crash
0.41
2022
Fatal Crashes94
Fatalities
37
Deaths/Crash
0.39
2021
Fatal Crashes66
Fatalities
28
Deaths/Crash
0.42
2020
Fatal Crashes50
Fatalities
21
Deaths/Crash
0.42
2019
Fatal Crashes48
Fatalities
21
Deaths/Crash
0.44
2018
Fatal Crashes36
Fatalities
18
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2017
Fatal Crashes13
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.31
2016
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.67
Query NHTSA FARS Database

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2026
2
2025
4
2024
2
2023
1
2022
3
2017
1
2016
5
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