Insurance
$2,400/yr
Insurance, not maintenance, is this vehicle's dominant running cost: $2,400 a year on a national average against $500 for upkeep.
Hyundai Tucson Maintenance Cost (2016–2026)
Report ACI-HYU-TUCSON · Updated July 2026 · Figures are ACI model estimates
Maintenance Cost Report ACI-HYU-TUCSON
Hyundai Tucson
gas · compact suv · MY 2016–2026
- Avg annual cost
- $500
- 10-year total
- $5,000
- Cost rank
- #18 of 52 vehicles
- Major-repair chance, 5 yr
- 16%
Average Annual Cost $500
$42per month
4.2¢per mile
Assumes 12,000 mi/yr · independent shop · 10-year average · ACI model estimate
The Hyundai Tucson ranks #18 of 52 vehicles we track — mid-pack for annual maintenance cost.
What it costs as it ages
Annual cost by vehicle age · ACI modelVehicle age, years · figures at 12,000 mi/yr, independent shop
Costs stay under $450 a year through year 5, then climb as tires (set of 4) and other wear items come due.
Common services
Typical U.S. pricing · independent shop| Service | Typical cost | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| Oil change (synthetic) | $88 | 7,500 mi |
| Cabin + engine air filters | $74 | 15,000 mi |
| Brake pads (front, pair) | $310 | 48,000 mi |
| Tires (set of 4) | $820 | 50,000 mi |
| Coolant exchange | $155 | 100,000 mi |
Your numbers
Table recalculates with the settings panel| Vehicle age | Annual cost | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Age 1 | $155 | $155 |
| Age 2 | $195 | $350 |
| Age 3 | $270 | $620 |
| Age 4 | $355 | $975 |
| Age 5 | $445 | $1,420 |
| 5-year total | $1,420 | $1,420 |
Ownership context
National averages · beyond the maintenance billCost rank
#18 of 52
The Hyundai Tucson ranks #18 of 52 vehicles we track — mid-pack for annual maintenance cost. One documented pattern: Engine-fire recalls affecting several 2016–2021 model years, remedied by ABS fuse and engine campaigns.
Gas service profile
5 routine items
Routine costs are fluid-and-wear driven: oil at 7,500-mile intervals, filters, brakes, and tires. Tires (set of 4) is the single largest routine bill at $820.
Against its rivals
Average annual maintenance · ACI model| Vehicle | Avg annual | 10-yr total | vs. Tucson |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai TucsonThis page | $500 | $5,000 | — |
| Toyota RAV4 | $468 | $4,680 | −$32/yr |
| Kia Sportage | $504 | $5,040 | +$4/yr |
| Honda CR-V | $510 | $5,100 | +$10/yr |
| Ford Escape | $556 | $5,555 | +$56/yr |
Questions people ask
Is the Hyundai Tucson expensive to maintain?
It is about average. The Tucson averages $500 a year in maintenance and typical repairs, ranking #18 of 52 vehicles on AutoCostIndex. That is mid-pack among vehicles we track.
What does a Hyundai Tucson cost to maintain per year?
$500 a year averaged over the first ten years — about $42 a month. Year 1 runs roughly $155; by year 10 the annual figure reaches $925. Ten-year total: $5,000.
What are the most common Tucson services?
The routine items are oil change (synthetic) (~$88), cabin + engine air filters (~$74), brake pads (front, pair) (~$310). Intervals and full pricing for every service are in the table on this page.
What's not included in this estimate?
Fuel or charging, insurance (about $2,400 a year nationally for this vehicle), collision damage, parking, tolls, taxes, and registration. The figure covers scheduled maintenance plus typical age-related repairs, modeled per our methodology.
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How we calculate this
Figures come from the ACI maintenance model: manufacturer service schedules priced at typical U.S. independent-shop rates, plus expected age-related repairs weighted by published reliability patterns. The calculator scales costs with mileage (wear factor) and shop choice. Figures are modeled estimates — your invoices will differ. Full detail on the methodology page.
SOURCES: ACI maintenance model v1 · manufacturer service schedules · 2026 U.S. parts & labor pricing · published reliability studies · Updated 2026-07-19