2020 Hyundai Tucson
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 177
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2020
Opened by NHTSA
41% of complaints
Complaints per year
2020: 177 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 185 |
| 2006 | 135 |
| 2007 | 65 |
| 2008 | 43 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 58 |
| 2011 | 124 |
| 2012 | 255 |
| 2013 | 266 |
| 2014 | 202 |
| 2015 | 229 |
| 2016 | 1,626 |
| 2017 | 1,092 |
| 2018 | 398 |
| 2019 | 383 |
| 2020 | 177 |
| 2021 | 80 |
| 2022 | 384 |
| 2023 | 136 |
| 2024 | 98 |
| 2025 | 292 |
| 2026 | 65 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
41% · 72 reportsShow complaint excerpts
My adult son was driving and under the hood started to smoke. He pulled over and opened the hood to take a look and then a fire started under the hood!
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-11-14
On XXX, while driving at freeway speed in [XXX] with my [XXX] son in the back seat, the engine of my 2020 Hyundai Tucson (2.4L Theta II GDI, approx. 99,108 miles) seized suddenly and without warning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-25
Engine has defect that causes oil to heat at an unusual levels there for damaging other vehicle components such as The exhaust system parts clogging up and Triggering check engine warning lights for emissions.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-18
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Service brakes
24% · 43 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Electrical system
11% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing key/sender.
Forward collision avoidance
7% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
Power train
5% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Proceeding with flow of traffic, Southbound on a 2 lane st, I was in the curb lane. A truck exiting interstate ran through, at approx 50-60 MPH, a red light. Initial contact was made on passenger side front and rear door.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-02-24
Also filed under Air bags
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2020-11-02Service brakes, hydraulic20V543000 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.
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.
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2023-11-17Audit queryOpen Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
Buy-smart checklist
2020 Hyundai Tucson — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 72 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 43 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 19 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V543000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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- Is the 2020 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2020 Hyundai Tucson is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Tucson?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Hyundai Tucson have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.