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Used Hyundai Tucson: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Hyundai Tucson from 2010 to 2025, across 3 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $5,000 to $28,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2010, 2023–2025. Look harder at or skip 2011–2022.
2022–2025 Hyundai Tucson
A boldly designed SUV with a big cabin, a generous cargo area and a long feature list.
Years to target: 2023–2025. Look harder at or skip: 2022. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $21,000 | Theft risk | 5 of 5 | ~60,000 |
| 2023 | $23,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~45,000 |
| 2024 | $25,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~35,000 |
| 2025 | $28,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~20,000 |
Worth knowing
- Theft risk for 2022. Many key-start cars from these years lack an engine immobilizer. Confirm the free anti-theft update.
- The non-hybrid 2.5-liter feels sluggish, and touch-sensitive dash controls can be fiddly on the move.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the SEL: it adds heated seats, a power driver seat and dual-zone climate over the SE. The hybrid, with standard AWD and more power, is worth seeking out.
On the test drive
On a hybrid, ask for a battery health check. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2022).
- Adaptive cruise control: standard from the start of this generation (2022).
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from the start of this generation (2022).
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Corolla Cross 2022 · $24,500
- Lexus UX 2020–2022 · $22,500–$27,500
- Lexus NX 2018–2019 · $24,000–$26,000
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2016–2021 Hyundai Tucson
A comfortable, quiet and well-equipped compact SUV with an available turbo engine.
No year in this generation is clear of problems. Shop carefully. Look harder at or skip: 2016–2021. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $11,000 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~115,000 |
| 2017 | $12,000 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~105,000 |
| 2018 | $13,500 | Theft risk | 5 of 5 | ~95,000 |
| 2019 | $15,000 | Theft risk | 5 of 5 | ~85,000 |
| 2020 | $16,500 | Theft risk | 5 of 5 | ~75,000 |
| 2021 | $18,000* | Theft risk | 5 of 5 | ~65,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- 2016: owner complaints spike (1,619, mostly the transmission).
- 2017: owner complaints spike (1,086, mostly the engine).
- Theft risk for 2016–2021. Many key-start cars from these years lack an engine immobilizer. Confirm the free anti-theft update.
- The dual-clutch can hesitate from a stop, and some 2.0-liter engines need the knock sensor software update.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the SEL or Value: it adds blind-spot monitoring, heated seats and a power driver seat over the SE. CarPlay arrived for 2017, and automatic braking became standard for 2019.
On the test drive
Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from 2019, optional from 2016.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2019, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from 2020.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Honda CR-V 2014–2016 · $13,000–$15,500
- Acura RDX 2016 · $15,000
- Toyota RAV4 2014–2015 · $13,500–$15,000
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2010–2015 Hyundai Tucson
An affordable, easy-to-drive compact crossover with available all-wheel drive.
Years to target: 2010. Look harder at or skip: 2011–2015. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $5,000* | Target | 4 of 5 | ~155,000 |
| 2011 | $5,500 | Theft risk | 4 of 5 | ~145,000 |
| 2012 | $6,000 | Theft risk | 4 of 5 | ~135,000 |
| 2013 | $7,000 | Theft risk | 4 of 5 | ~125,000 |
| 2014 | $7,500 | Theft risk | 4 of 5 | ~120,000 |
| 2015 | $8,500 | Theft risk | 4 of 5 | ~110,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- Theft risk for 2011–2015. Many key-start cars from these years lack an engine immobilizer. Confirm the free anti-theft update.
- Rear seat and cargo room trail newer rivals, and some 2.4-liter engines fall under Hyundai extended warranty campaigns, so check the VIN.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the GLS (SE from 2014) with the 2.4-liter engine and heated seats, or the Limited for leather and a sunroof. These predate CarPlay and modern driver aids.
On the test drive
Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.