Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Hyundai Tucson has 1 recall, 72 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
72
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 9, 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: 2021 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | My back windshield shattered unexpectedly |
| Jun 15, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Forward Collision Avoidance Assist is on and will not go off. Only has 16,900 miles and is newly ou... |
| Jun 7, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle on several... |
| May 7, 2026 | ENGINE | 2 years ago I had the engine replaced. Now on this new engine which has approximately 29k. The mecha... |
| May 4, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Forward crash avoidance system keeps activating causing the car to brake on it's own. This was previ... |
| Apr 17, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Vehicle stalled approximately 15 times between April 17 and May 4, 2026, including once on Interstat... |
| Apr 2, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I just got an oil change and the oil was completely gone although there was no leak found. Not even ... |
| Mar 16, 2026 | ENGINE | My 2021 Hyundai Tucson has experienced repeated engine-related failures associated with a knock sens... |
| Mar 13, 2026 | ENGINE | While driving on the freeway, my 2021 Hyundai Tucson SE (72,021 miles) suddenly and without warning ... |
| Feb 3, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owned a 2021 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, an abnorma... |
| Jan 17, 2026 | ENGINE | I have been adding oil to this engine excessively for more than 3 years..I have had appointments wit... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My car is burning oil. I have returned multiple times to have it serviced and checked for leaks, but... |
| Dec 26, 2025 | ENGINE | I am the original owner of this car and in June 2025 I brought my car to Hyundai from noises and the... |
| Dec 23, 2025 | ENGINE | Oil light comes on between changes at about 1500 miles before needing one, oil does not show on dips... |
| Nov 27, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owned a 2021 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that immediately after purchasing the ce... |
| Oct 22, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine started making a knocking sound, then the oil light came on followed by the check engine ligh... |
| Oct 17, 2025 | ENGINE | My family’s safety is at serious risk with my 2021 Hyundai Tucson, which I’ve owned only 55 days. Th... |
| Oct 6, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | In October 2025, while the vehicle was still under Hyundai’s 5-year warranty, an authorized Hyundai ... |
| Sep 26, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was trying to defrost my windows and my air was on so I clicked the air off so the heat could come... |
| Sep 13, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Engine started making a knocking sound, light came on. Accelerates and decelerates on it's own. De... |