Known Recalls

Model year record

2021 Hyundai Tucson

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 167 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.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine6344,807 mi
Unknown or other17—
Electrical system158,500 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1210 mi
Power train1210 mi
Service brakes101,100 mi
Engine and engine cooling628,944 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking4—
Air bags3—
Forward collision avoidance: warnings3—
Seat belts3—
Service brakes, hydraulic3—
Structure: body3—
Vehicle speed control3—
Forward collision avoidance269,493 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection2—
Steering2—
Visibility/wiper2—
Lane departure: assist1—
Latches/locks/linkages14,844 mi

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

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.