Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Hyundai Tucson has 1 recall, 159 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
159
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
20V543000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall po...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Component: Engine / Electrical System / Fuel System Incident Date: February 9th, 2026 Vehicle Speed:... |
| Feb 4, 2026 | ENGINE | This engine has 70,000 miles on it and has burned a quart of oil every 2500 to 3000 miles, two full ... |
| Jan 8, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | burning oil at a rate of 2 qts per 1000 miles driven. Known issue in these models of tucsons. Not co... |
| Dec 27, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | On December 27, 2025, while driving, the engine suddenly lost power and the vehicle entered limp mod... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | My car has been burning through about 2 quarts of oil every 1000 miles. Hyundai will NOT replace the... |
| Nov 30, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Spark plugs have been replaced twice- fuel injectors cleaned and now I have another misfire in cylin... |
| Nov 26, 2025 | ENGINE | 2020 HYUNDAI Tucson Engine blown @ 89,307 miles and 1,265 miles after oil change due to missing oil ... |
| Nov 6, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My adult son was driving and under the hood started to smoke. He pulled over and opened the hood to... |
| Oct 30, 2025 | ENGINE | Car was fine and I get regular oil changes. Last week all the sudden the car started making noise a... |
| Oct 16, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spee... |
| Oct 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; AUTOHOLD BRAKE SYSTEM/BRAKE HOLD | The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the Brake... |
| Sep 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I have experienced 4 repeated issues within 4 months with my vehicle. Starting in September 2025 and... |
| Sep 18, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle unintendedly shut off wh... |
| Sep 13, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When driving my check engine light started to blink and my car would not accelerate. I made it home ... |
| Sep 12, 2025 | LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Was told by dealership that forward camera assist is not functioning, but could not tell me why it f... |
| Sep 7, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine run hot smoke from engine car cut off wouldn't restart had totaled to Hyundai company in Lith... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | ENGINE | MOTOR IS CONSUMING A LOT OF OIL. I need to CHANGE EVERY month, which IS VERY EXPENSIVE |
| Aug 29, 2025 | ENGINE | High oil consumption leading to costly repairs outside of warranty. |
| Aug 25, 2025 | ENGINE | Car broke down first time about 2.5 months ago. It was towed to Fred Beans Hyundai of Doylestown PA ... |
| Aug 23, 2025 | ENGINE | Car is burning through oil at a rate of 5L per week. |