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2021 Hyundai Tucson

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

Your vehicle at a glance

Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
80
Received Jan 2021 to Oct 2026
Official recalls listed
1
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
4
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Engine burns excessive oil between changes8 complaints · 10% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Check engine light comes on repeatedly6 complaints · 7.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Engine knocking from rod or main bearings6 complaints · 7.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
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Official NHTSA records

Recalls to check

  • Recall #20V543000Park outsideHyundai 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 Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) could corrode internally and cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
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BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

How flags are identified

Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 2 crashes, 3 fires, 7 people injured, 0 deaths.

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Where do owners report problems?

Choose an area on the car or a system below to explore the reported problems.

Schematic car with five system shortcutsGeneric side view, with the front on the left. Numbered links explore engine, brakes, steering, electrical, and body complaints. Text controls below provide the same choices.12345FRONTSCHEMATIC VIEW

Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.

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Showing all 8 listed problems by system.

Engine & powertrain

2 more problems

Brakes

Electrical & lights

Airbags, belts & seats

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Steering, suspension & tires

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Body, doors & glass

Driver assistance

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Other

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Complaints received about the 2021 Hyundai Tucson
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MonthComplaints
January 20212
February 20210
March 20218
April 20211
May 20211
June 20210
July 20211
August 20210
September 20211
October 20210
November 20211
December 20211
January 20220
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January 20230
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July 20232
August 20230
September 20230
October 20231
November 20231
December 20231
January 20240
February 20242
March 20240
April 20241
May 20240
June 20241
July 20241
August 20241
September 20240
October 20240
November 20241
December 20241
January 20251
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March 20250
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July 20253
August 20251
September 20251
October 20252
November 20254
December 20251
January 20265
February 20262
March 20263
April 20262
May 20263
June 20264
July 20264
August 20263
September 20261
October 20261
Total80

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Engine burns excessive oil between changes810%11.5×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jan 2026
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 3.2%
Check engine light comes on repeatedly67.5%3.6×
Engine knocking from rod or main bearings67.5%6.3×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Oct 2025
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 2.5%
Vehicle catches fire from wiring56.3%3.7×
Glass shatters or cracks without impact45.0%2.3×
Engine stalls and loses power while driving45.0%6.9×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Mar 2026
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.6%
Unintended acceleration despite braking33.8%–
Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up33.8%5×BrakeNews flag · First signal: May 2026
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.5%

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

  • NHTSA recall #20V543000September 4, 2020652,024 vehicles affected

    Park outside: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.

    service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

    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 Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) could corrode internally and cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

    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. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 195.

Other model years

About this data

NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2021 Hyundai Tucson.

Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.

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