2026 Hyundai Tucson Depreciation

A current-model-year 2026 Hyundai Tucson has lost about 12.3% of its roughly $30,950 original value. In the 2026 source cohort, it typically listed for around $30,085, with most listings between $28,493 and $43,595. Listed examples average 941 miles.

Hyundai Tucson exterior
Image: Auto Reliability Index

How Mileage Affects 2026 Hyundai Tucson Price

Each dot is a real listing — price plotted against odometer reading.

What's a Good Price for a 2026 Hyundai Tucson?

Great deal

Under $28,990

Typical

$28,990$43,079

Overpriced

Above $43,079

Based on the middle 50% of listings — always adjust for mileage and condition.

Price Spread

Range across 151 listings.

Low $27,590High $44,314

Half of all listings fall between $28,990 and $43,079, with a median of $32,125.

Ownership & Condition

Across 151 2026 Hyundai Tucson listings.

Accident-free

36.4%

One-owner

72.7%

Avg owners

0.7

Personal use

0%

2026 Hyundai Tucson Efficiency & Specs

EPA fuel-economy and powertrain data.

Combined

30 MPG

City / Hwy

28 / 33

Fuel / year

$2,100

Fuel

Regular

Engine

2.5L 4-cyl

EPA class

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Depreciation by Trim

See how each 2026 Hyundai Tucson trim holds its value.

TrimFuelMSRPMedian ResaleDepreciationListings
SEL PlusGasoline$31,300$31,3569.8%15
LimitedGasoline$40,925$39,40110.6%15
SEL PremiumGasoline$35,300$33,34412.4%11
SEGasoline$30,950$28,62014.5%48

How the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Compares to Other Years

At 12.3% depreciation, the 2026 Hyundai Tucson sits among its neighbors on the depreciation curve. The older 2025 sits at 16.6% (around $26,697), so dropping back a year saves about $3,388. Buying one model year newer or older is one of the easiest ways to trade purchase price against age and remaining warranty.

Safety Ratings

NHTSA crash test ratings for the 2026 Hyundai Tucson.

Overall
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover

View full NHTSA report

Known Issues & Complaints

41 NHTSA complaints, 5 recalls reported.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

12 complaints

I have a 2026 Hyundai Tucson 2500 miles. It has slammed on the brakes. At least 6 times since I've owned the vehicle for forward collision to the point where it could have put me in danger. And I could have been in an accident one time it o

3 crashes

SERVICE BRAKES

12 complaints

Driving on major highway during rush hour traffic the suv locked up due to the automatic front break system I couldn’t even turn to avoid the crash. I was rear ended from behind.

5 crashes4 injuries

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 complaints

The instrument cluster intermittently goes completely black while driving, causing loss of the speedometer, warning lights, and gear indicator. The failure occurs randomly, including while the vehicle is in motion. The symptoms match the kn

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

4 complaints

The lower corner of the driver's side door has an extremely sharp edge that caused a laceration to my lower leg during normal exit from the vehicle. No unusual movement or action was taken — I was simply closing the door after exiting. The

1 injury

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 complaints

On my 2026 Hyundai Tucson Limited, the HVAC touch-panel status indicators are extremely difficult to see in daylight conditions. The illuminated indicators for A/C, recirculation, vent mode selection, and heated/cooled seat levels become wa

LANE DEPARTURE

2 complaints

Every time we drive our brand new Tucson on the highway the driver assistance warning is constantly flashing a coffee cup symbol on the dashboard along with an audible bell dinging and text suggesting we pull over and take a break for no ap

Top Issues

  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
  • SERVICE BRAKES
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Buyer Red Flags

  • !Recall 25V549000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING): Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can ca
  • !Recall 26V047000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM): Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Sant
  • !Recall 26V254000 (AIR BAGS): Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Elantra N, 2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), and Elantra vehicles. The B-pillar impact se
  • !Recall 26V316000 (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE): Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Software in the front cameras

2026 Hyundai Tucson Listings

Real 2026 Tucson listings on the market now.

Live dealer listings, refreshed periodically. Prices and availability change.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a 2026 Hyundai Tucson worth?

A 2026 Hyundai Tucson is typically worth around $30,085, with most listings falling between $28,493 and $43,595. The single biggest swing factor is mileage — listed examples average about 941 miles, and each additional 10,000 miles shaves a few percent off the price. Condition, accident history, trim, and how many owners a car has had move the number from there. Treat the median as a fair starting point and adjust up for a clean, low-mileage, one-owner car or down for higher mileage and any reported damage.

How much has the 2026 Hyundai Tucson depreciated?

The 2026 Hyundai Tucson has lost about 12.3% of its original $30,950 base MSRP — roughly $3,807 in value, after adjusting listing prices to typical mileage for the age. Most of a car's lifetime depreciation happens in its earliest years, so a vehicle of this age has usually weathered the steepest part of the curve already. That's what makes a well-kept example at this age an efficient buy: you let the original owner absorb the fastest depreciation, then enjoy a much slower decline from here.

How many miles does a used 2026 Tucson have?

Listed 2026 Tucsons average about 941 miles, with most between 6 and 271. As a rule of thumb, "average" mileage for any car is roughly 12,000 miles per year of age, so compare a specific listing against that benchmark. A below-average odometer commands a premium and an above-average one a discount, but a higher-mileage car with complete service records and one owner can be a better buy than a low-mileage car with gaps in its history. Consistent maintenance does more for a car's remaining lifespan than a low number on the odometer alone.

What is a good price for a 2026 Hyundai Tucson?

For a 2026 Hyundai Tucson, anything under $28,990 is a strong deal, $28,990 to $43,079 is the typical range where most cars trade, and above $43,079 is on the expensive side — those higher prices usually buy lower mileage, a certified warranty, or a premium trim. Always weigh the asking price against the car's specific mileage and condition rather than the sticker alone: a slightly higher price for a clean, one-owner, accident-free example is often money well spent. And treat a listing priced well below the range as a prompt to dig deeper — unusually cheap cars almost always have a reason, whether it's high mileage, accident history, or a branded title.

Methodology

Figures for the 2026 Hyundai Tucson are computed from 91 real used-car listings. Each asking price is normalized to a standard 12,000 miles per year for the car's age, adjusted by a 5% asking-to-sale estimate, and compared against the original base MSRP for that VIN's trim. Full methodology. Updated August 2026.