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2010 Hyundai Tucson

SUV · 2010–2026 · Tucson, Tucson Fuel Cell, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-in Hybrid

2010–2015 Hyundai Tucson
2010–2015 pictured. Photo: OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Which year to buy

Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.

Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year. first year of a new design.

2010GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.5× usual Extended coverage

48 serious complaints of 59, the most about power train (22) and brakes (8); per car on the road, 0.5× this model's usual year. 4 recalls.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2010 hyundai tucson. The contact stated that the electronic stability control and down hill brake control warning lights illuminated. In addition, the gear shifter failed to shift into park from the drive position.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Jun 2016

“On January 26, 2024, at AutoNation, I was requested to bring my 2010 Hyundai Tucson in to replace a part involving my ‘brakes.’ I’m the original owner, since 2021 my brakes would grind at least twice weekly and I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to stop!”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Feb 2025

Fixes and extended coverage

  • Extended coverage The warranty coverage for engine repair or replacement regarding engine damage or malfunction from connecting rod bearing wear has been extended to 15 years or 150,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, whichever occurs first, and is valid for original and… (22-EM-006H-2, Nov 2022)
  • Repair program Hyundai is conducting a service campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. (DBP966, Oct 2021)
  • Repair program Certain vehicles that have completed Service Campaign 966 may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage. (DBPT6G, Apr 2022)
  • Repair program In certain areas, a vehicle’s underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road salt usage. (24-01-012H, Feb 2024)
  • Repair program Hyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. (24-01-068H, Aug 2024)
  • Repair program Hyundai is conducting a Service Campaign to inspect the existing charcoal canister for loose charcoal, and if confirmed a new auxiliary canister kit will be installed. (Campaign, Mar 2020)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

59 owner complaints · 4 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 24–26 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features

Every Tucson year's verdict →

Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.

Trims and features

20102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

What changed for 2010

First year we have trim data for.

2010 Tucson trims

GLSLimited
Price
Starting MSRPfrom $18,995from $24,345
Powertrain
Engine2.4L Theta II DOHC inline 4-cylinder2.4L Theta II DOHC inline 4-cylinder
Horsepower176 hp + option176 hp + option
Torque168 lb-ft + option168 lb-ft + option
TransmissionAWD Automatic: 6-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC
FWD Manual: 6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC
Gears66
DrivetrainAWD Automatic / FWD Automatic / FWD ManualAWD / FWD
Fuel economy (combined)AWD Automatic: 24 mpg
FWD Automatic: 26 mpg
FWD Manual: 25 mpg
AWD: 24 mpg
FWD: 26 mpg
Size and capability
Seats55
Cargo behind last row25.7 cu ft25.7 cu ft
Max cargo55.8 cu ft55.8 cu ft
Length173.2 in173.2 in
Tech
TouchscreenOptionalOptional
Apple CarPlayOptionalOptional
Android AutoOptionalOptional
Speakers6 + option6 + option
Comfort
SeatsAWD Automatic: Synthetic Leather
FWD Automatic: Cloth
FWD Manual: Cloth
Leather
Heated seats—Front
Climate zones12
Second rowSplit BenchSplit Bench
Exterior
Sunroof—Optional
Wheels17 in18 in
Packages and options (22)
GLSLimited
Navigation Package $2,000Optional—
Popular Equipment Package $1,700——
Premium Package $2,850—Optional
All Wheel Drive $1,500OptionalOptional
Automatic Transmission $1,000Optional—
PZEV OptionalOptional
Ash Black OptionalOptional
Aurora Blue OptionalOptional
Chai Bronze OptionalOptional
Cotton White OptionalOptional
Diamond Silver OptionalOptional
Garnet Red OptionalOptional
Graphite Gray OptionalOptional
Iris Blue OptionalOptional
Kiwi Green OptionalOptional
Black Cloth Optional—
Black Cloth / Leatherette Optional—
Taupe Cloth / Leatherette Optional—
Taupe Cloth Optional—
Black Leather —Optional
Black / Saddle Leather —Optional
Taupe Leather —Optional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem press release, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsMost-reported problemCarPlay
2026 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid, 178 hp
1.6L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid, 178 hp
2.5L 4-cyl, 187 hp
AWD, FWD26–38 mpg 5 of 5 5 90 Forward collision avoidance (42) —
2025 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid
1.6L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid
2.5L 4-cyl
AWD, FWD26–38 mpg 5 of 5 7 430 Forward collision avoidance (217) Yes
2024 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid, 177 hp
1.6L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid, 177 hp
2.5L 4-cyl, 187 hp
AWD, FWD25–38 mpg 5 of 5 4 146 Forward collision avoidance (39) Yes
2023 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid, 177 hp
1.6L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid, 177 hp
2.5L 4-cyl, 187 hp
AWD, FWD25–38 mpg 4–5 of 5 2 179 Unknown or other (40) Yes
2022 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid, 177 hp
1.6L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid, 177 hp
2.5L 4-cyl
AWD, FWD26–38 mpg 4–5 of 5 3 502 Engine (158) Yes
2021 2.0L 4-cyl, 161 hp
2.4L 4-cyl, 181 hp
AWD, FWD23–25 mpg 5 of 5 1 79 Engine (39) Yes
2020 2.0L 4-cyl, 164 hp
2.4L 4-cyl, 181 hp
AWD, FWD23–25 mpg 5 of 5 1 178 Engine (73) Yes
2019 2.0L 4-cyl, 164 hp
2.4L 4-cyl, 181 hp
AWD, FWD23–26 mpg 5 of 5 1 380 Engine (196) Yes
2018 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 175 hp
2.0L 4-cyl, 164 hp
2.4L 4-cyl, 181 hp
AWD, FWD22–27 mpg 5 of 5 1 396 Engine (243) Yes
2017 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 175 hp
2.0L 4-cyl, 164 hp
Fuel cell
AWD, FWD23–50 mpg 5 of 5 3 1088 Engine (597) Yes
2016 1.6L 4-cyl turbo
2.0L 4-cyl
Fuel cell
AWD, FWD23–50 mpg 5 of 5 5 1620 Power train (517) Yes
2015 2.0L 4-cyl
2.4L 4-cyl
Fuel cell
AWD, FWD22–50 mpg 4 of 5 2 227 Engine (119) No
2014 2.0L 4-cyl
2.4L 4-cyl
4WD, FWD22–25 mpg 4 of 5 2 203 Engine (111) No
2013 2.0L 4-cyl
2.4L 4-cyl
manual available
4WD, FWD21–25 mpg 4 of 5 3 266 Engine (156) No
2012 2.0L 4-cyl
2.4L 4-cyl
manual available
4WD, FWD21–25 mpg 4 of 5 3 255 Engine (160) No
2011 2.0L 4-cyl
2.4L 4-cyl
manual available
4WD, FWD22–25 mpg Not rated 5 124 Engine (40) No
2010 2.4L 4-cyl
manual available
4WD, FWD24–26 mpg Not rated 4 59 Power train (22) No

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Which years have…

Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayAWD or 4WDPower liftgateHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof

Apple lists CarPlay for: Tucson 2016–2025, Tucson 2025 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID SUV HEV AWD5 NoNo 427
2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON SUV N/A AWD5 NoNo 562
2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON SUV N/A FWD5 NoNo 562
2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID 5 HB N/A FWDNot Rated NoNo 00
2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID SUV PHEV AWDNot Rated NoNo 41
2025 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 6287
2025 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 6287
2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 3140
2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 33
2024 Hyundai Tucson SUV Later Release AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 010
2024 Hyundai Tucson SUV Later Release FWDNot Rated StandardStandard 010
2024 Hyundai Tucson SUV Early Release AWD5 StandardStandard 497
2024 Hyundai Tucson SUV Early Release FWD5 StandardStandard 497
2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV Later Release AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 05
2024 Hyundai Tucson HEV SUV Early Release AWD5 StandardStandard 046
2024 Hyundai Tucson PHEV SUV Later Release AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 03
2024 Hyundai Tucson PHEV SUV Early Release AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 03
2023 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD4 StandardStandard 2134
2023 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 2134
2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV AWD4 StandardStandard 035
2023 Hyundai Tucson PHEV SUV AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 010
2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD Later Release5 StandardNo 018
2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD Later Release4 StandardNo 018
2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD Early Release4 StandardNo 3383
2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD Early Release4 StandardNo 3383
2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV FWD Later Release5 StandardNo 04
2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV AWD Later Release4 StandardNo 04
2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV AWD Early Release4 StandardNo 0112
2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV FWD Early Release4 StandardNo 0112
2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWDNot Rated StandardNo 07
2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SUV FWDNot Rated StandardNo 07
2021 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 179
2021 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 179
2020 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 1178
2020 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 1178
2019 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 1380
2019 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 1380
2018 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD5 OptionalOptional 1396
2018 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 1396
2017 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 31088
2017 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD5 OptionalOptional 31088
2017 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell SUV FWDNot Rated NoNo 3983
2016 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 51620
2016 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD5 OptionalOptional 51620
2016 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell SUV FWDNot Rated NoNo 51536
2015 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD4 NoNo 1227
2015 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD4 NoNo 1227
2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell SUV FWDNot Rated NoNo 2216
2014 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD4 NoNo 2203
2014 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD4 NoNo 2203
2013 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD4 NoNo 3266
2013 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD4 NoNo 3266
2012 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD4 NoNo 3255
2012 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD4 NoNo 3255
2011 Hyundai Tucson SUV 4WDNot Rated NoNo 5124
2011 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWDNot Rated NoNo 5124
2010 Hyundai Tucson 4-DR. w/SABNot Rated NoNo 459

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2026Tucson AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 26
2026Tucson FWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 28
2026Tucson HybridAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 36
2026Tucson Hybrid BlueAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 38
2026Tucson Plug-in HybridAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 35
2025Tucson AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 26
2025Tucson FWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 28
2025Tucson HybridAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 35
2025Tucson Hybrid BlueAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 38
2025Tucson Plug-in HybridAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 35
2024Tucson AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 25
2024Tucson FWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 28
2024Tucson HybridAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 37
2024Tucson Hybrid BlueAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 38
2024Tucson Plug-in HybridAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 35
2023Tucson AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 25
2023Tucson FWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 28
2023Tucson HybridAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 37
2023Tucson Hybrid BlueAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 38
2023Tucson Plug-in HybridAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 35
2022Tucson AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 26
2022Tucson FWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 29
2022Tucson HybridAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 37
2022Tucson Hybrid BlueAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 38
2022Tucson Plug-in HybridAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 35
2021Tucson AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
23
2021Tucson FWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
25
2020Tucson AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
23
2020Tucson FWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
25
2019Tucson AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
23
2019Tucson FWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
25–26
2018Tucson AWDAuto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
22–25
2018Tucson FWDAuto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
24–27
2017Tucson AWDAuto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
23–25
2017Tucson Eco AWDAuto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 27
2017Tucson Eco FWDAuto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 28
2017Tucson FWDAuto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–27
2017Tucson Fuel CellAuto (A1) 50
2016Tucson AWDAuto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
23–25
2016Tucson Eco AWDAuto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 27
2016Tucson Eco FWDAuto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 28
2016Tucson FWDAuto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–27
2016Tucson Fuel CellAuto (A1) 50
2015Tucson 2WDAuto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
23–25
2015Tucson AWDAuto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
22
2015Tucson Fuel CellAuto (A1) 50
2014Tucson 2WDAuto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
23–25
2014Tucson 4WDAuto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
22
2013Tucson 2WDAuto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
22–25
2013Tucson 4WDAuto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
21–23
2012Tucson 2WDAuto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
22–25
2012Tucson 4WDAuto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
21–23
2011Tucson 2WDAuto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
23–25
2011Tucson 4WDAuto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
22–24
2010Tucson 2WDAuto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
25–26
2010Tucson 4WDAuto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
24

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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