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2021 Hyundai Tucson Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Hyundai Tucson, most often about the engine (53% of complaints, typically around 37,000 miles). It is 17th 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 2021 Hyundai Tucson problems
Engine
42 complaints · 53%Half of these problems showed up before 37,000 miles.
The contact owned a 2021 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that immediately after purchasing the certified vehicle, the vehicle went into limp mode while her grandson was driving approximately 65 MPH, and the vehicle decelerated to 7 MPH. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the nox sensor had…
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road before being driven to…
Electrical
12 complaints · 15%We got the recall notice on blue link called fletcher where we bought it and was told they would get to US sometime that the part was backordered haven't heard from them since when I called got the same speech ask about fires and they said there's nothing to worry about we still drive it because it's all we have been…
Brakes
12 complaints · 15%We got the recall notice on blue link called fletcher where we bought it and was told they would get to US sometime that the part was backordered haven't heard from them since when I called got the same speech ask about fires and they said there's nothing to worry about we still drive it because it's all we have been…
Received recall notice that the possibility exist that a battery compartment fire could happen. Recall notice also stated that vehicle should 'not be parked indoors.' the recall notice also stated 'an electrical short in the ABS module could increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.' so we don't dare park the…
Other or unspecified
10 complaints · 13%Driver assistance
8 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, assist, blind spot detection.
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle on several occasions, the message "check the forward collison system" was displayed, and a collision warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the forward-looking camera had…
Fuel system
8 complaints · 10%Transmission
8 complaints · 10%The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle intermittently failed to respond while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle only responded while turning. The contact stated that the failure almost caused a rear end collision…
Speed control
3 complaints · 4%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2021 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 2021 Hyundai Tucson
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Tucson?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (42 complaints, typically around 37,000 miles); electrical (12 complaints); brakes (12 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2021 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 2021 a bad year for the Hyundai Tucson?
- It is 17th of 22 Tucson model years by number of complaints, with 80 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.