Federal safety advisory

Park this vehicle outside and away from structures until the repair is completed.

Model year record

2018 Hyundai Tucson

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 695 owner complaints on file.

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.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Engine	325	61,000 mi
Power train	120	15,800 mi
Unknown or other	54	25,000 mi
Electrical system	34	38,900 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	31	1,980 mi
Service brakes	23	18,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	22	—
Vehicle speed control	17	2,000 mi
Exterior lighting	12	18,000 mi
Structure: body	11	26,825 mi
Air bags	7	24,000 mi
Steering	6	92,622 mi
Engine and engine cooling	5	80,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	5	85,000 mi
Seats	3	—
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2	500 mi
Suspension	2	—
Wheels	2	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	1	74,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	1	16,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: bulbs	1	30,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control	1	—
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking	1	—
Lane departure: blind spot detection	1	—
Latches/locks/linkages	1	23,299 mi
Seat belts	1	24,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner	1	—
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light	1	—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm	1	—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	1	100,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables	1	30,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	1	—

The 2017 model has about half 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.

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.