Below are recalls and complaints reported to NHTSA for the 2020 Hyundai Tucson. This information is consumer-reported and provided for general informational purposes only. Vehicles like this may qualify under California lemon law depending on their individual repair history.
The following are consumer-reported complaints filed with NHTSA. These are unverified allegations and are not proof that any defect exists.
My car has been burning through about 2 quarts of oil every 1000 miles. Hyundai will NOT replace the engine. If this continues My engine could malfunction while driving. This is a serious safety concern and there's plenty of information on it. They | burning oil at a rate of 2 qts per 1000 miles driven. Known issue in these models of tucsons. Not covered by the class action lawsuit as this VIN was not identified. It is burning oil at a catastrophic rate. The problem has burned through multiple ca | The check engine light became flashing and the vehicle went into limp mode while occupied by two adults and one minor child as they were merging to access the freeway
For about three weeks, my airbag warning light appeared intermittently, lasting 1–3 minutes at a time. I have not taken it to the dealership because I was unsure if it was covered by the warranty, and they had no availability. Now the warning light i | I was involved in a motor vehicle accident on January 14, 2024. My vehicle was struck head on, left driver side. The airbag did not deploy. I sprain my shoulder, fractured my chest rib, and have a knee contusion. My insurance company deemed my vehicl | Since earlier in year, continue to get airbag warning light. Stays on for few minutes then goes out. So today checking NHTSA website to confirm if a recall has been issued. As of this date 9/17/23… no information available. So not sure if there is a
Allegedly reported: 2 injuries (as reported to NHTSA).
Had for a year. 6 months ago, started sputtering, surging, slowing and dying on a regular basis. Have had it shop at Chapman used in Tucson, AZ and Lawley Hyundai in Sierra Vista Arizona 3 times. Chaan couldn't repair, so we went to Lawley. The mecha | The vehicle is a 2020 Hyundai Tucson with AWD. Current mileage of the vehicle is 58,309. In the last 10K miles, there have had 4 separate instances of a sustained flashing check engine light that has put the car into limp mode. Since the first instan
ABOUT 18 MONTHS AGO, SOON AFTER AN OIL CHANGE AT THE DEALERSHIP, I CHECKED THE DIPSTICK. IT SHOWED LOW OIL AND I ADDED SOME. IT MADE ME THINK THAT THE DEALER HAD SHORTED THE OIL. NEXT OIL CHANGE, I HAD THEM SHOW ME THE OIL WAS FULL. IT SHOWED LOW FUL | Complete engine failure. Car was burning oil, wasn't aware. Since I am an on the road salesman I travel alot and get oil changes consistently. Then recently the engine oil light keeps coming on when rounding bends or stopping on a hill. I checked the | I have a 2020 Tucson Sport with 82k miles. Since new, it consumes 1US qt. of oil every 6 month, although I religiously do the tune-up on its recommended intervals using only Mobil 5w-20 synthetic oil. What can I do?
My adult son was driving and under the hood started to smoke. He pulled over and opened the hood to take a look and then a fire started under the hood! The fire department was called and they put out the fire, cut the gasoline and duct taped it up | This call actively has a recall on engine rods any Hyundai and some Kia models ranging from 2011 all the way until 2022. They are known for having a faulty motor with active oil consumption and are currently facing several lawsuits and my car is one | The car engine completely shuts down without warning. This has happened over a dozen times since last summer. The only thing we can think of was the ABS module recall work, but the dealership says everything is fine with the car and they cannot rep
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact smelled an abnormal odor and heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed, the vehicl | The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V543000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and in | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V543000 (SERVICE BRAKES,HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE LOCAL DEALER JONES BEL AIR HYUNDAI LOCATED AT
Our daughter was notified by another driver at a stoplight that her brake lights were not working. The car's brake sensors indicated the brake lights were not working, while driving the light went off and the lights worked again momentarily. The Hyun | Electrical rear brake system. My rear driver side brake like sometimes fails to operate properly. Brake warning light on dash comes on. This happens on and off. After researching the issue I found numerous owners are having the same issue. Some repla | Copy sent to [XXX] Head Office Begin forwarded message: From: [XXX] Date: March 9, 2022 at 6:04:59 PM EST To: [XXX] Subject: My brake pedal dropped to the floor ?On 2/12/2022 I was driving my 2020 Hyundai Tucson I turned right and applied the brak
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the "Check Brake Light" message was displayed on the instrument panel, and the screen indicated that the rear brake light bulb was defective. The vehicle was initially taken to an indepe | The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while reversing, the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the brake light needed to be replaced. T
PER THE NHTSA RECALL 20V-543, THE TUCSON HAS A RECALL FOR POSSIBLE BRAKE FIRES SINCE SEPT 2020. AS OF MARCH 2021 NO DEALER IN THE AREA YET HAS PARTS TO PERFORM THE RECALL SERVICE. HYUNDAI IS TAKING AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REMEDY THE FIRE HAZAR | RECALL #195 FIRE HAZARD DEALER SAID TO CALL BACK IN 3 WKS. TO SEE IF PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. (PARK AWAY FROM HOUSE. CAN CATCH FIRE. IN THAT CASE ITS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. (BRAND NEW NOT AS IS.} SHOULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR LONER CAR .AND COMPENSATED FOR TI | MY 2020 HYUNDAI TUCSON WAS PURCHASED NEW THIS YEAR FROM WEST HERR HYUNDAI I'M WILLIAMSVILLE NY. I WAS NOTIFIED OF A VEHICLE SAFETY RECALL RELATED TO ABS ISSUES IN SEPTEMBER 2020. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER EVERY WEEK SENSE THEN, AND THEY CLAIM THEY
At times, this vehicle will refuse to go. You will get an alert in the dash that the emergency braking system has engaged. It may be a door is not completely shut, or sometimes it's just that I don't have my seat belt on. It seems to be inconsiste | I WAS NOTIFIED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2020 THAT THERE WAS A RECALL TO INSTALL A FUSE KIT INTO THE ABS MODULE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT AND UPDATE THE ABS SOFTWARE ON MY VEHICLE. IT IS NOW MARCH 2021 AND HYUNDAI STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO CORRECT THIS PROBLE | RECEIVED RECALL 195 NOTICE PERTAINING TO ELECTRICAL SHORT IN ABS SYSTEM AND THAT VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE PARKED IN GARAGE OR NEAR ANY STRUCTURES DO TO POTENTIAL FIRE. WENT TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, WAS TOLD THAT PART WOULD BE IN AND REPLACED IN A WEEK
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE STALLED THE VEHI | WHEN SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT, WITH THE CAR IN DRIVE, THE VEHICLE STARTS TO LURCH MULTIPLE TIMES. IT FEELS AS IF SOMEONE BEHIND ME IS TAPPING MY REAR BUMPER. I HAVE TAKEN IT EARNHARDT HYUNDAI IN NORTH SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA THREE TIMES. THEY CANNOT FIND
NHTSA should have a non-official recall warning for Hyundai vehicles that have this software based Safety Defect, which is some models don't have a Passive Engine Immobilizer, and the vehicles can be easily stolen by starting the engine with a USB co | My vehicle was stolen due to not having an ignition immobilizer. There were no warning lights. Yes its a known issue | When parked and car is turned off , if i don’t get out right away (key in ignition still or not) a “battery discharge warning” shows up on my display.
The backup camera in the 2020 Tucson Ultimate is blurry, creating a serious safety issue. We have taken the vehicle to the dealer repeatedly with this complaint and although the service advisor agrees, Hyundai has refused to replace or repair the c | I SUBMITTED A SAFETY ISSUE WITH MY CAR'S FRONT AND REARVIEW CAMERA. IN LOW LIGHT, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE WHAT IS BEHIND ME OR HOW FAR I AM FROM THE OBJECT BEHIND ME. THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MANDATES BACKUP CAMERAS BUT DOES THAT MEAN A MANUFACTURER C | I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT MY CAR'S REARVIEW CAMERA, I CAN LITERALLY NOT SEE WHAT'S GOING ON BEHIND ME IN LOW LIGHT. THE ENTIRE PURPOSE OF THE CAMERA IS TO PROMOTE SAFETY SO PEOPLE CAN SEE WHAT IS BEHIND THEM, THIS IS NOT THE CASE WITH MY VEHICLE. I ALS
When driving my check engine light started to blink and my car would not accelerate. I made it home and plugged in a diagnostic reader and got the code P1326 glow relay short circuit. My car along with my friends 2021 Hyundai Tucson both have this sa | When it rains water droplets from back door impair rear view back up vision. round spots are obstructing the view on back up camera | In May of 2023, my house burnt down. We were in it at the time when the smoke detector went off. When I opened the door from to kitchen to the garage, I saw flames shooting up at the front of my car. The fire was so intense at that moment, I knew
Allegedly reported: 1 injury (as reported to NHTSA).
The contact's father owns a 2020 Hyundai Tucson. The contact's father stated that while driving at various speeds, the Forward Collision Avoidance message was displayed; however, there was no other vehicle nearby. The vehicle was taken to a local dea | It happened on two different occasions but only when driving at high speed using the Cruise Control. Here is what happened. Driving on the Cruise Control I “Set” it to 70 mph. Driving on the two lane highway with both lanes blocked by other vehicles, | Hyundai Tucson Sport 2020, this happens always, while driving in the highway, long distance the forward collision warning activates (no cars in front of me or any objects) and the SUV make a sudden stop and it sound a loud scary noise, then I have to
Paint peeling and chips easily. | Peeling paint Paint started peeling away on hood, and now on roof. On a single drive to town about half the paint peeling from my roof. There’s also little bubble in various areas on the vehicle where the paint looks like it’s about to start coming o
Was told by dealership that forward camera assist is not functioning, but could not tell me why it failed all of a sudden. No accidents. $1586 to repair because no longer under warranty. Vehicle is only 5 years old. | While driving the vehicle suddenly started alarming indicating to check "Forward Collision Warning" followed by an alert to check "Lane Keeping Assistant." Immediately pulled off the road shut the vehicle off and checked the perimeter. No issues note | Both waning lights came on for lane assist and forward collision warning. I took the vehicle to the dealership. They said the camera was not working and I would have to pay $1700.00 to install a new one. It appears there are 2 separate cameras invo
I WAS DRIVING THEN I SMELLED SOMETHING, DIDN'T FIGURE OUT WHERE THE SMELL COME FROM AT FIRST, BUT WHEN I GOT HOME I REALIZED THAT MY REAR SEAT WAS BURNT AND MELTED SO DEEP IT WAS UNBELIEVABLE BECAUSE MY SEAT HEATER WAS ON, MY CAR COULD HAVE BEEN EXP | I WAS DRIVING THEN I SMELLED SOMETHING, DIDN'T FIGURE OUT WHERE THE SMELL COME FROM AT FIRST, BUT WHEN I GOT HOME I REALIZED THAT MY REAR SEAT BURNED AND MELTED SO DEEP IT WAS UNBELIEVABLE JUST BECAUSE MY SEAT HEATER WAS ON FOR 2, 3 HOURS, IT WAS M
I’ve owned this vehicle for a year and a half and have had to fix my windshield 3 times. 2 of those, including replacement. After only have the car for 2 months the windshield cracked. Then after I have had to replace it twice. I don’t know if it’s f | MY WINDSHIELD CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. NOTHING HIT IT. IT STARTED OUT AS A 5INCH LONG CRACK AND IS NOW 18INCHES. I CANT FEEL IT ON THE INSIDE, OR OUTSIDE OF THE GLASS. IT IS FROM THE INSIDE.
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