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Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Park outsideRisk. An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
2020 Hyundai TucsonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 179 owner complaints about the 2020 Hyundai Tucson, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 20V-543 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 15, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Hyundai Tucson has problems
179 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
73Engine1 crash/fire/injury
26Service brakes
19Electrical system
17Service brakes, hydraulic
13Forward collision avoidance
9Power train
7Back over prevention
7Air bags
6Fuel/propulsion system
3212 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 73 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 26 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 19 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 17 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 13 | 0 |
| Power train | 9 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 7 | 0 |
| Air bags | 7 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 32 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2020 Hyundai Tucson recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other Tucson year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tucson median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2020 Hyundai Tucson safety ratings
2020 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2020 Hyundai Tucson, and the recalls they led to.
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresOpen
In owners' words
What Tucson owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On XXX, while driving at freeway speed in [XXX] with my [XXX] son in the back seat, the engine of my 2020 Hyundai Tucson (2.4L Theta II GDI, approx. 99,108 miles) seized suddenly and without warning. I lost all motive power in moving traffic and coasted to the shoulder, where my son and I sat…
Engine has defect that causes oil to heat at an unusual levels there for damaging other vehicle components such as The exhaust system parts clogging up and Triggering check engine warning lights for emissions.
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…
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