Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Hyundai Tucson has 1 recall, 63 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
63
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| Sep 3, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | While driving on a major highway, my car went into limp mode topping out at 60 mph then decreasing b... |
| Aug 26, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | The issue started just before my vehicle had 60,000 miles on it and only occurred every once and a w... |
| Aug 17, 2025 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving on the freeway my sunroof suddenly imploded sending glass everywhere. No warning whats... |
| Aug 9, 2025 | ENGINE | We were driving and the engine light started flashing and buckling. The vehicle had been properly ma... |
| May 25, 2025 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | On [XXX], the vehicle was involved in a complex multi-impact accident. It was struck by a vehicle on... |
| May 8, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | When sitting at a stop and then accelerating to leave the stop position, the car will go and then al... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | ENGINE | When going through Auburn, AL with speed limit of 70 mph my car engine started blinking on and off t... |
| Feb 22, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The AC system on my vehicle stopped working with less than 55,000 miles on it. When replacing the co... |
| Feb 21, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE | Vehicle has 36,300 miles. Engine stalled twice when shifting into reverse, MID displayed "BCW On, C... |