2021 Hyundai Tucson: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 91 complaints
91
Total Complaints
8,500mi
Median Mileage
Engine
Top Issue
3
Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

1,100 25th Percentile
8,500 Median Mileage
44,472 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Engine
30
Electrical System
9
Service Brakes
9
Unknown Or Other
9
Power Train
7
Fuel/Propulsion System
6
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
3
Automatic Emergency Braking
2
Vehicle Speed Control
2
Steering
2

Severity Assessment

3
Crashes
3
Fires
8
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"DEAR SIR: "HYUNDAI RECENTLY TOLD OWNERS OF NEWER TUCSON VEHICLES NOT TO DRIVE THEIR RECALLED SUVS IF THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LIGHT COMES ON, AND TO KEEP THE VEHICLES PARKED OUTDOORS SO THEY DON'T CATCH A HOUSE OR GARAGE ON FIRE."THIS PARTICULAR HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP IN QUESTION HERE H..."
"I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2021 HYUNDAI TUCSON ON 1/1/2021. I FOUND OUT ON 1/10/2021 THAT THERE WAS AN ACTIVE RECALL ON MY CAR. AFTER LOOKING THROUGH THE LAWS IT STATES THAT A CAR DEALERSHIP IS LEGALLY NOT ALLOWED TO SELL A CAR THAT HAS AN ACTIVE RECALL. WHEN I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THEY VERIFIED THAT THE..."
"I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2021 HYUNDAI TUCSON ON 1/1/2021. I FOUND OUT ON 1/10/2021 THAT THERE WAS AN ACTIVE RECALL ON MY CAR. AFTER LOOKING THROUGH THE LAWS IT STATES THAT A CAR DEALERSHIP IS LEGALLY NOT ALLOWED TO SELL A CAR THAT HAS AN ACTIVE RECALL. WHEN I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THEY VERIFIED THAT THE..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Engine 30 complaints
25th: 7,075 mi Median: 42,500 mi 75th: 63,750 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

CA: 21 FL: 11 NY: 10 TX: 5 KS: 4 SC: 4 NC: 4 IL: 4 PA: 3 AL: 3

Hyundai Tucson — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

YearComplaintsCrashes
200527316
200620221
20078510
2008667
2009244
2010784
20111737
201231318
201331320
20142374
201530314
2016212723
2017141623
201850322
201949519
20202145
202252240
202318327
202411117
202530532

Active Recalls (1)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Control Unit/Module
Campaign 20V543000 | 04/09/2020
An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HECU fuse. For 2019-2021 model years, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software will also be updated. Recall repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until t

Extend Your Engine Life

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

  • Change oil on schedule — this is the single most important thing you can do
  • Use the manufacturer-recommended oil weight and type
  • Replace the air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles
  • Don't ignore the check engine light — small issues become expensive fast
  • Let the engine warm up for 30 seconds before driving hard in cold weather
  • Address coolant leaks immediately to prevent overheating damage

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28