At a Glance
The Hyundai Tucson has 17 identified common problems across 4 generations, with the Mk2 (2015-2020) being the most affected generation and tyres & wheels the most common problem category. Based on 732K MOT tests from DVSA data.
Problems are patterns in the DVSA data that occur significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average — confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read our DVSA MOT data methodology →
Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Hyundai Tucson common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Hyundai Tucson generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Hyundai Tucson MOT Failures
Every reason Hyundai Tucson vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 10.28% |
| 2 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 10.07% |
| 3 | Brake pads or linings worn | 9.33% |
| 4 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 9.14% |
| 5 | Tyre condition | 6.02% |
| 6 | Number plate lamp not working | 5.09% |
| 7 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 3.98% |
| 8 | Brake performance below minimum | 3.42% |
| 9 | Windscreen washer not working | 3.40% |
| 10 | Stop lamp not working | 2.40% |
| 11 | Headlamp fault | 2.27% |
| 12 | Position lamp not working | 1.96% |
| 13 | Brake disc or drum worn | 1.96% |
| 14 | Ball joint dust cover split | 1.90% |
| 15 | Front lamp not working | 1.86% |
| 16 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 1.78% |
| 17 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 1.76% |
| 18 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 1.74% |
| 19 | Airbag warning light on | 1.69% |
| 20 | Track rod end worn | 1.64% |
| 21 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 1.34% |
| 22 | Seat belt condition | 1.34% |
| 23 | Exhaust system fault | 1.28% |
| 24 | Driveshaft fault | 1.20% |
| 25 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 1.09% |
| 26 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 1.05% |
| 27 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.93% |
| 28 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.77% |
| 29 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.55% |
| 30 | Indicator fault | 0.52% |
| 31 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.51% |
| 32 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.51% |
| 33 | Parking brake condition | 0.45% |
| 34 | ABS fault | 0.43% |
| 35 | Brake lever fault | 0.39% |
| 36 | Headlamp aim defect | 0.33% |
| 37 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.30% |
| 38 | Steering rack fault | 0.27% |
| 39 | Fog lamp not working | 0.27% |
| 40 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.27% |
| 41 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.24% |
| 42 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.21% |
| 43 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.19% |
| 44 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | 0.19% |
| 45 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.19% |
| 46 | Brake pedal fault | 0.16% |
| 47 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.14% |
| 48 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.14% |
| 49 | Rear lamp not working | 0.14% |
| 50 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 0.13% |
| 51 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.11% |
| 52 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.11% |
| 53 | Chassis condition | 0.11% |
| 54 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.10% |
| 55 | Rear suspension fault | 0.10% |
| 56 | Driver airbag fault | 0.09% |
| 57 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.09% |
| 58 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.09% |
| 59 | Engine oil leak | 0.09% |
| 60 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.09% |
| 61 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.08% |
| 62 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.08% |
| 63 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.07% |
| 64 | Headlamp washer not working | 0.07% |
| 65 | Horn not working | 0.07% |
| 66 | Brake fluid leak | 0.07% |
| 67 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.06% |
| 68 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.06% |
| 69 | Brake caliper fault | 0.06% |
| 70 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.06% |
| 71 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.05% |
| 72 | Propshaft fault | 0.05% |
| 73 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.05% |
| 74 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.05% |
| 75 | Front suspension fault | 0.05% |
| 76 | Reversing lamp not working | 0.04% |
| 77 | Power steering ram fault | 0.04% |
| 78 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.04% |
| 79 | Front passenger door fault | 0.03% |
| 80 | Undertray damaged or missing | 0.03% |
| 81 | Steering lock fault | 0.03% |
| 82 | Daytime running lamp not working | 0.03% |
| 83 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.03% |
| 84 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.03% |
| 85 | Electronic parking brake fault | 0.02% |
| 86 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.02% |
| 87 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.02% |
| 88 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.02% |
| 89 | Driver door fault | 0.02% |
| 90 | Towbar fault | 0.02% |
| 91 | Exhaust leak | 0.02% |
| 92 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | 0.02% |
| 93 | Electronic braking system fault | 0.02% |
| 94 | Electrical switch fault | 0.02% |
| 95 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.02% |
| 96 | Steering operation fault | 0.01% |
| 97 | Power steering pump fault | 0.01% |
| 98 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.01% |
| 99 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.01% |
| 100 | Driver seat fault | 0.01% |
| 101 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.01% |
| 102 | Drag link end worn | 0.01% |
| 103 | Transmission oil leak | 0.01% |
| 104 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.01% |
| 105 | Front fog lamp not working | 0.01% |
| 106 | Hydraulic fluid leak | 0.01% |
| 107 | Steering arm worn | 0.01% |
| 108 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | <0.01% |
| 109 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 110 | Steering free play excessive | <0.01% |
| 111 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 112 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 113 | Passenger seat fault | <0.01% |
| 114 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 115 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 116 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 117 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 118 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 119 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 120 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 121 | Engine mounting worn or broken | <0.01% |
| 122 | Electric power steering fault | <0.01% |
| 123 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 124 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 125 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | <0.01% |
| 126 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 127 | Body security fault | <0.01% |
| 128 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 129 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 130 | Speedometer fault | <0.01% |
| 131 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 132 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 133 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 134 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 135 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 136 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 137 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 138 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 139 | Step damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 140 | Suspension unit fault | <0.01% |
| 141 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 142 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 144 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 145 | Steering column fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 147 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Handbrake fails on gradient | <0.01% |
| 149 | Spare wheel fault | <0.01% |
| 150 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 151 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 152 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 153 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 154 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 155 | Spring mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 156 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 157 | Steering coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 158 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 159 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 160 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 161 | Hinged tailboard damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 162 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 163 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 164 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 165 | Seat belt load limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 166 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 167 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 168 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 169 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 170 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 171 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
Showing all 171 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Hyundai Tucson MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Hyundai Tucson, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Hyundai Tucson problems?
Based on analysis of 732K Hyundai Tucson MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 17 identified common problems across 4 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Wiper blades deteriorated". Tyres & Wheels is the most common problem category.
Which Hyundai Tucson generation has the most problems?
The Hyundai Tucson Mk2 (2015-2020) (2015–2020) has the highest number of identified common problems (11). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Hyundai Tucson?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Hyundai Tucson owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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