2020 Hyundai Tucson Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tucson years
- About as many complaints as other years 12th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 178 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Hyundai Tucson. That ranks 12th out of 22 Tucson model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (73 complaints, 41%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 178owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Hyundai Tucson problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 73 | 41% | 80,000 | “oil consumption” (16%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 28 | 16% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 26 | 15% | 4,300 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 19 | 11% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 | 10% | 30,500 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 12 | 7% | 4,300 | — | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 5% | 5,700 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 4% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 7 | 4% | 200 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 6 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 2% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 2% | 400 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 2% | 4,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Autohold Brake System/brake Hold | 1 | 1% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Hyundai Tucson recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/modulePark outside
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) could corrode internally and cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Risk: An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: 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 the recall repair is complete. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 195.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires (AQ23002) — opened Nov 17, 2023, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Dealer completed update 9C2 Theta 2 emissions update. After update, the car sputters slightly and increased noise is heard from the tailpipe. Customer returned to dealer after driving the car in different temps and noted the above complaint. Dealer verified the complaint but continues to take no…
The engine lost power while driving, and the vehicle entered a reduced-power mode. The check engine light began flashing, and the engine made a loud knocking noise during acceleration. A diagnostic scan showed code P1326 (Knock Sensor Signal Range/Performance). The knock sensor was replaced, and…
Other Hyundai Tucson years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tucson | 63 | 5 |
| 2025 Tucson | 289 | 6 |
| 2024 Tucson | 99 | 4 |
| 2023 Tucson | 135 | 2 |
| 2022 Tucson | 386 | 3 |
| 2021 Tucson | 80 | 1 |
| 2020 | 178 | 1 |
| 2019 Tucson | 384 | 1 |
| 2018 Tucson | 399 | 1 |
| 2017 Tucson | 1,092 | 3 |
| 2016 Tucson | 1,624 | 5 |
| 2015 Tucson | 229 | 1 |
| 2014 Tucson | 202 | 2 |
| 2013 Tucson | 266 | 3 |
| 2012 Tucson | 255 | 3 |
| 2011 Tucson | 124 | 5 |
| 2010 Tucson | 59 | 4 |
| 2009 Tucson | 18 | 1 |
| 2008 Tucson | 43 | 1 |
| 2007 Tucson | 65 | 5 |
| 2006 Tucson | 135 | 5 |
| 2005 Tucson | 185 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Tucson?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, service brakes problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 73 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Hyundai Tucson?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 Hyundai Tucson a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tucson model years, the 2020 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.