What is the fuel economy of a 2018 Hyundai Tucson FWD?

EPA figures for the 2018 Hyundai Tucson FWD reach 27 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2018 Hyundai Tucson FWD?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2018 Hyundai Tucson FWD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2018 Hyundai Tucson FWD?

Owners have filed 542 complaints with NHTSA for the 2018 Hyundai Tucson FWD, most often about: Engine, Power Train, Unknown Or Other. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

What is the safety rating of the 2018 Hyundai Tucson FWD?

NHTSA gave the 2018 Hyundai Tucson FWD (2018 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.

Hyundai · 2018

2018 Hyundai Tucson FWD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 27 MPG.

Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)

Official crash-test ratings for the 2018 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD.

5/5

Overall

5/5

Frontal crash

4/5

Rollover

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.6L 4-cyl	Automatic (AM7)	Regular	25	30	27	334
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic (S6)	Regular	23	30	26	342
2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic (S6)	Regular	21	28	24	375

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 20V543000

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) could corrode internally and cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

542 complaints filed by owners for this model year (22 involving a crash, 14 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine 242 Power Train 100 Unknown Or Other 43

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.