Known Recalls

Model year record

2021 Hyundai Tucson

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 114 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
Engine3925,000 mi
Electrical system128,500 mi
Unknown or other10—
Service brakes91,100 mi
Fuel/propulsion system810 mi
Power train810 mi
Engine and engine cooling328,944 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking3—
Service brakes, hydraulic3—
Vehicle speed control3—
Air bags2—
Forward collision avoidance: warnings2—
Seat belts2—
Steering2—
Structure: body2—
Exterior lighting1—
Forward collision avoidance169,493 mi
Lane departure: assist1—
Lane departure: blind spot detection1—
Latches/locks/linkages14,844 mi
Visibility/wiper1—

The 2020 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2022 model has about a fifth as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

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

Other Hyundai Tucson model years

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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.