175 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict CAUTION 47/100
“Tried passing someone on the thruway, as I was about to the car jerked a bit then started decelerating. The check engine light started flashing and so did the oil light. Read the code as cylinder 3 misfire and a knock sensor. Changed the spark plugs and coil packs then checked the oil and saw there was no oil in the engine. Was told by my mechanic it’s a common problem with these Hyundai engines, it seems the rings a”NHTSA complaint, 2020 Hyundai Tucson owner
“While driving on the highway with adaptive cruise control on, car began decelerating without any vehicle in front. Started to get off highway, check engine light began flashing and came to a full stop. Car died. Tried restarting and car died. Check engine, oil and battery lights then on. Total engine failure and no warning lights prior.”NHTSA complaint, 2020 Hyundai Tucson owner
“Was in a side impact car accident last year. And have been speaking with Hyundai off and on since the accident and have basically been brushed off in my concerns about the fact my airbags never deployed when my rear passenger door was essentially ripped off during the car accident. Progressive moved quickly with my claim and Hyundai pretty much told me not their problem since progressive moved the vehicle so fast and”NHTSA complaint, 2020 Hyundai Tucson owner
| Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2020 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module SAFETY | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-lock |
On the federal record it scores 47/100: 175 owner complaints (29.17 per year on the road) and 1 recall campaigns, 1 touching safety-critical systems.
The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 70 of 190 categorised reports.
The 2020 Hyundai Tucson scored 47/100 on the federal record.