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2020 Hyundai Tucson Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 179 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Hyundai Tucson, most often about the engine (41% of complaints, typically around 80,000 miles). It is 12th of 22 Tucson model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2020 Hyundai Tucson problems
Engine
74 complaints · 41%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while the vehicle was receiving a routine oil change, the contact was informed that the oil pan was empty. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. The contact was informed about a possible oil consumption test. The contact was informed…
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Tucson. While the contactâs daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally loud knocking sound coming from the vehicle before the engine seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
Brakes
43 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 5,500 miles.
Recall 20-01-040h - I've been trying to get this part since july of 2020, this is a safety recall and I finally went to stew hansen Hyundai in des moines iowa on 12/29/2020 and they ordered it for the auto officially. I had been on a list for when it came in to get it fixed. For this being a safety recall this is…
I was notified in september of 2020 that there was a recall to install a fuse kit into the ABS module electrical circuit and update the ABS software on my vehicle. It is now march 2021 and Hyundai still does not have the parts to correct this problem. Since this is a fire hazard, I see this as an issue that they need…
Other or unspecified
28 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 2,000 miles.
Twice within nine days give or take a day, oct.31 being the last time the SUV turned itself off once traveling app. 25 MPH, the second about 45mph . A few minutes later it turned itself back on.this is my wifes car. Thankfully both times she was able to get the car off the road and not have an accident. The first time…
The windshield on my 2020 Hyundai tuscon all of sudden has a crack longer than 2 dollar bills and it keeps growing. Started on the passenger side, making it's way to the drivers side. You do not feel the crack on the inside or outside of the windshield, it seems to be in the middle,. My car was stationary at the time…
Electrical
19 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: ignition.
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled and failed to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the A/C was blowing warm air. The contact lives in a hot climate and…
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the brake auto hold was engaged unintendedly and failed to disengage upon pressing the button, which required the contact to turn off, restart, and drive the vehicle for some time for the brake auto hold to disengage. The…
Driver assistance
15 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection, assist.
Received recall 195 notice pertaining to electrical short in ABS system and that vehicle should not be parked in garage or near any structures do to potential fire. Went to dealer for inspection, was told that part would be in and replaced in a week to ten days. Three weeks later I now have been told that hyundaii…
I was notified in september of 2020 that there was a recall to install a fuse kit into the ABS module electrical circuit and update the ABS software on my vehicle. It is now march 2021 and Hyundai still does not have the parts to correct this problem. Since this is a fire hazard, I see this as an issue that they need…
Transmission
9 complaints · 5%When sitting at a stop light, with the car in drive, the vehicle starts to lurch multiple times. It feels as if someone behind me is tapping my rear bumper. I have taken it earnhardt Hyundai in north scottsdale, arizona three times. They cannot find out what the problem is. The car is new with only 6400 miles on it.
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle intermittently stalled while depressing the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact stated that after the vehicle stalled the vehicle then started to accelerate and resume normal operation. The contact…
Backup camera
7 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: display function, sensing system.
Air bags
7 complaints · 4%The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the unit under the passengerâs side seat was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2020 Hyundai Tucson recalls
Brakes: control unit/module
Risk: An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Hyundai and kia ABS module fires
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) has received eight hyundai motor america (hyundai) and eight kia america, inc. (kia) part 573 recall reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or hydraulic electronic control units (hecu) manufactured by the equipment supplier mando. The part 573 recall reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by mando. Safety recalls included in this audit query (aq) review include: hyundai recalls 20v-520, 20v-543, 21v-161, 21v-160, 21v-303, 22v-056, 22v-810, and 23v-651. Kia recalls 16v-815, 20v-518, 20v-519, 21v
Questions about the 2020 Hyundai Tucson
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Tucson?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (74 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles); brakes (43 complaints, typically around 5,500 miles); other or unspecified (28 complaints, typically around 2,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2020 Hyundai Tucson have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 4, 2020 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2020 a bad year for the Hyundai Tucson?
- It is 12th of 22 Tucson model years by number of complaints, with 179 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.