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Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 23 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 23 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

Similar activity

Recall counts are similar.

More complaint activity

2018 Hyundai Tucson

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

2019 Hyundai Tucson

has more open investigations.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: Tucson has more complaint activity, Tucson has more severity reports and Tucson has more open investigation signals. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2019 Hyundai Tucson 2018 Hyundai Tucson Difference
Total recalls 1 1 Similar
Total complaints 368 377 Tucson has 9 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 14 / 10 / 7 / 0 13 / 9 / 8 / 0 Tucson has 1 more severity reports
Defect investigations 2 1 Tucson has 1 more investigations
Open investigations 1 0 Tucson has 1 more open investigations
Manufacturer communications 137 161 Tucson has 24 more communications
Recall completion reports 9 9 Similar
Warranty programs 8 8 Similar
Service campaigns 20 18 Tucson has 2 more service campaigns
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Sep 4, 2020 Sep 4, 2020 Similar
Latest complaint May 29, 2026 May 30, 2026 Tucson has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Engine
  • Service Brakes Hydraulic
  • Service Brakes
  • Engine
  • Power Train
  • Power Train Engine
 Similar focus
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 23 combined MPG 23 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,600 $2,600 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2019 Hyundai Tucson

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had engine and service brakes hydraulic repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2018 Hyundai Tucson

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had engine and power train repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2019 Hyundai Tucson

  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Service Brakes Hydraulic: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance
  • Service Brakes: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance

2018 Hyundai Tucson

  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Power Train Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

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