Used car safety, rank #150 of 181
Hyundai Tucson 2WD Safety Rating (2019-20)
Real IIHS driver death rates for the 2019-20 Hyundai Tucson 2WD, a small SUV, compared with its class and with the current model.
The 2019-20 Hyundai Tucson 2WD has an IIHS driver death rate of 60 per million registered vehicle years against a small SUVs average of 42.6, which is 41% above the class average. That places it #150 of 181 used vehicles with a safety score of 23.4/100.
What the Hyundai Tucson death rate means
At 60 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years, the Hyundai Tucson 2WD is 41% worse than the small SUVs average of 42.6. The 95% confidence interval is 16 to 105, which overlaps the class average, so some of the gap may be chance.
The other-driver death rate of 23 measures the opposite risk: how many drivers of other vehicles died in crashes with a Hyundai Tucson. It is no higher than the Hyundai Tucson's own driver death rate. Remember that death rates describe vehicles and their drivers together: IIHS adjusts for driver age and gender, but not for where or how carefully people drive. Our score weights this model's own rate at 70% and its class at 30%; see how we rank used cars.
Compared with similar used SUVs
The safest small SUVs in the IIHS study, by our score, with the Hyundai Tucson 2WD highlighted. It ranks 9 of the 9 shown; the class leader is the Toyota C-HR at a death rate of 2.
| Vehicle | Years | Death rate | Score | Reliability | Used price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota C-HR | 2018-20 | 2 (0 to 7) | 79.4 | n/a | n/a |
| Honda CR-V 4WD | 2020 | 14 (0 to 36) | 66.1 | n/a | n/a |
| Hyundai Santa Fe 2WD | 2019-20 | 17 (0 to 39) | 63.8 | n/a | n/a |
| Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD | 2019-20 | 19 (0 to 37) | 62.6 | n/a | n/a |
| Toyota RAV4 hybrid 4WD | 2019-20 | 20 (0 to 40) | 61.9 | n/a | n/a |
| Jeep Compass 2WD | 2017-20 | 27 (6 to 48) | 52.1 | n/a | n/a |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 4WD | 2017-20 | 28 (3 to 53) | 50.6 | n/a | n/a |
| Chevrolet Equinox 4WD | 2020 | 30 (0 to 62) | 48.6 | n/a | n/a |
| Hyundai Tucson 2WD (this page) | 2019-20 | 60 (16 to 105) | 23.4 | n/a | n/a |
Class average for small SUVs: 42.6 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years.
The new Hyundai Tucson
Death rates lag the market by several years. For the current Hyundai Tucson we score IIHS crash tests instead; here is how the latest model years rate on our new-car scale.
| Model year | Model | IIHS award | New-car score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Hyundai Tucson | TSP+ | 93.1 |
New-car scores use a different scale (crash tests, not death rates) and are not directly comparable with the 23.4 used-car score above.
International crash test results
Euro NCAP (2021)
ANCAP (2021)
International test results are for the same-generation model sold in those markets. Body structures are typically identical across regions. Euro NCAP vs IIHS explained.
Safety recalls for the Hyundai Tucson 2WD
A recall is a defect the manufacturer must repair free of charge, however old the car and whoever owns it now. On a used car this matters more than on a new one: the work is only done if a previous owner took it in.
Park outside
1 campaign tells owners to park away from buildings and other vehicles, usually a fire risk. Check the VIN before driving it. On a car this age the repair may still be outstanding.
1 recall campaign on the 2020 model year, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
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Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module Park outside
Risk: An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HECU fuse. For 2019-2021 model years, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software will also be updated. Recall repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began November 2, 2020.
Recall campaigns from the NHTSA recalls database, retrieved 2026-09-04. A campaign covers a range of build dates, not every car of the model year, and IIHS reports this nameplate across several years while these results are for 2020. Confirm against the VIN. Recalls do not affect the death rate on this page.
Hyundai Tucson 2WD: Common Questions
Is the Hyundai Tucson 2WD a safe car?
Not on this measure: its drivers died at a higher rate than its class average. IIHS recorded a driver death rate of 60 per million registered vehicle years for the 2019-20 Hyundai Tucson 2WD, 41% above the class average (42.6 for small SUVs). That earns a used-car safety score of 23.4 out of 100 and rank #150 of 181 used vehicles.
What is the Hyundai Tucson 2WD driver death rate?
60 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years, with a 95% confidence interval of 16 to 105. Drivers of other vehicles that collided with a Hyundai Tucson died at a rate of 23 per million. Source: IIHS driver death rates by make and model, covering 2019-20 models.
How does the Hyundai Tucson 2WD compare with other small SUVs?
The small SUVs class averages 42.6 driver deaths per million; the Hyundai Tucson 2WD sits at 60. Among the 9 small SUVs compared above it ranks 9 by safety score; the top of that group is the Toyota C-HR with a death rate of 2.