Certain 2024MY Tucson (NX4A) vehicles may exhibit a seat belt warning light for the rear seats illuminating incorrectly and/or a “Check turn signal” error message on the cluster. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to update the software for the Integrated Control Unit (ICU) to correct these conditions.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2024 Hyundai Tucson seatbelts problems
moderate Owners of the 2024 Hyundai Tucson have filed 5 NHTSA complaints about the seatbelts at roughly $500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See seatbelts across all vehicles →
| Model year | seatbelts complaints |
|---|---|
| 2024 Tucson (this page) | 5 |
| 2025 Tucson | 4 |
Of the 4 model years of Hyundai Tucson we track for seatbelts problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 5.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering seatbelts on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Certain 2024MY Tucson (NX4A) vehicles may exhibit a seat belt warning light for the rear seats illuminating incorrectly and/or a “Check turn signal” error message on the cluster. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to update the software for the Integrated Control Unit (ICU) to correct these conditions.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
Due to the design of the middle seat belt receiver it is impossible to install any type of car seat using the seat belt. The receiver is so long, you cannot get the seat belt tight enough to prevent movement of the car seat. There are no anchors for the middle seat either to use the latch system instead of the seatbelt, and anchors cannot be borrowed from the other sides as per the owners manual.…
Rear, middle seat belt will not latch. Upon the first need, June 2026, of having to have five people in the 2024 Tucson we discovered that the rear, middle seat belt would not latch. This created an unsafe situation of driving in downtown Houston with an occupant being unable to be safely restrained in the rear, middle seat. Dealer has confirmed a defective rear, middle seat belt, but will not…
Common questions
How serious is the seatbelts problem on the 2024 Hyundai Tucson?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 5 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the seatbelts typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $500 for seatbelts repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to seatbelts?
No active recalls currently cover seatbelts issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.