Known Recalls

Model year record

2018 Hyundai Tucson

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 550 owner complaints on file.

Hyundai Tucson, 2016–2021 generation
Pictured: the 2016–2021 generation. Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V543000

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

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
652,024
Reported to NHTSA
2020-09-04
Owners notified
2020-11-02

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine24460,000 mi
Power train10115,800 mi
Unknown or other4425,000 mi
Electrical system2938,900 mi
Fuel/propulsion system221,980 mi
Service brakes2118,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic20—
Vehicle speed control142,000 mi
Exterior lighting1118,000 mi
Structure: body826,825 mi
Air bags524,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling461,211 mi
Steering492,622 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor385,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)2500 mi
Seats2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control174,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights116,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: bulbs130,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control1—
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking1—
Lane departure: blind spot detection1—
Latches/locks/linkages123,299 mi
Seat belts124,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light1—
Suspension1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1100,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables130,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1—
Wheels1—

The 2017 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. The 2019 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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All Hyundai Tucson recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.