2020 Hyundai Tucson vs 2021 Hyundai Tucson
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Hyundai Tucson | 2021 Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 176 | 78 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 103 | 86 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–25 | 23–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 11,332 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Tucson | Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 71 | 38 |
| Service Brakes | 26 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 11 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 12 | 6 |
| Power Train | 9 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 8 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 22 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 18 | 12 |
| Stalling | 12 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
2020 Hyundai Tucson
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.