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With 251,203 currently licensed in the UK, the Hyundai Tucson is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Tucson 5 stars in 2021, with 86% adult occupant and 87% child protection scores.
It has a 81.8% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include suspension, brakes, tyres.
Annual running costs are estimated at £1,500 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £125/month or 20p/mile.
Theft risk is rated low at 3.2 per 1,000 registered vehicles.
NCAP Safety
2021
MOT Pass Rate
81.8%
110,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£125
est. annual total
New From
£26,000
Euro NCAP tested the Tucson in 2021 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
86%
Child Occupant
87%
Pedestrian
86%
Safety Assist
70%
There are 17 known DVSA recalls affecting the Hyundai Tucson. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2026/147
Some vehicles may face a concern where the instrument cluster panel may reboot during vehicle operation potentially resulting in a blank instrument cluster display screen.
Build dates: 2025-08-13 to 2025-11-12
R/2026/147
Some vehicles may face a concern where the instrument cluster panel may reboot during vehicle operation potentially resulting in a blank instrument cluster display screen.
Build dates: 2025-08-13 to 2025-11-03
R/2024/489
The subject vehicles may experience a loss of brake assistance and brake performance may be reduced. The foot brake will still operate but in a manner of a vehicle without a functioning brake booster (less assistance).
Build dates: 2022-09-12 to 2023-09-07
R/2024/036
The side curtain airbag could potentially be assembled in a twisted condition
Build dates: 2021-04-13 to 2023-08-21
R/2024/036
The side curtain airbag could potentially be assembled in a twisted condition
Build dates: 2021-04-13 to 2023-08-21
+ 12 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 110,000 MOT tests, the Tucson has a first-time pass rate of 81.8% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The Tucson is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Hyundai Tucson are estimated at around £1,500 per year, or £125 per month.
Fuel
£0
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,050
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
Battery
14 kWh
Range (WLTP)
38 mi
Motor
67 kW
90 bhp
Drive
AWD
Starting from £26,000 new, a Hyundai Tucson typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £19,500 | −£6,500 |
| 2 years | 64% | £16,600 | −£9,400 |
| 3 years | 56% | £14,600 | −£11,400 |
| 4 years | 50% | £13,150 | −£12,850 |
| 5 years | 46% | £12,100 | −£13,900 |
| 6 years | 43% | £11,250 | −£14,750 |
| 7 years | 41% | £10,550 | −£15,450 |
| 8 years | 39% | £10,050 | −£15,950 |
| 9 years | 37% | £9,550 | −£16,450 |
| 10 years | 35% | £9,050 | −£16,950 |
The Tucson has a theft rate of 3.2 per 1,000 registered vehicles, rated low compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000.
There are currently 251,203 licensed and 3,841 SORN Tucsons in the UK (255,044 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
The Tucson has a 81.8% first-time MOT pass rate based on 110,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the Tucson 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2021. It scored 86% for adult occupant protection, 87% for child occupant protection, 86% for vulnerable road users, and 70% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Tucson are estimated at around £1,500 per year (£125/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 17 known safety recalls affecting the Tucson. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
The Tucson has a theft rate of 3.2 per 1,000 registered vehicles, which is rated low compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000. Standard security precautions should be sufficient.
A new Tucson starts from around £26,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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