2021 Honda Pilot vs 2021 Hyundai Tucson
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Honda Pilot | 2021 Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 432 | 78 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 99 | 86 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 23–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 32,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 104 | 38 |
| Electrical System | 126 | 11 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 98 | 6 |
| Lane Departure | 44 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 31 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 9 |
| Power Train | 24 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 36 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 12 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 5 |
2021 Honda Pilot
2021 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.