Hyundai Tucson Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 341 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Hyundai Tucson across 19 model years. The 2019 model year has the most (62). The words owners use most often: “brakes hydraulic contacted” (22% of reports).
- 341service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 30%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brakes hydraulic contacted: mentioned in 74 of 341 complaints (22%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 83 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 341 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 4 an injury.
Hyundai Tucson service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tucson | 1 | 2% | 700 |
| 2025 Tucson | 1 | 0% | 19,081 |
| 2023 Tucson | 1 | 1% | 22,600 |
| 2022 Tucson | 2 | 1% | 10,002 |
| 2021 Tucson | 3 | 4% | — |
| 2020 Tucson | 17 | 10% | 30,500 |
| 2019 Tucson | 62 | 16% | 35,000 |
| 2018 Tucson | 20 | 5% | 96,000 |
| 2017 Tucson | 19 | 2% | 58,612 |
| 2016 Tucson | 15 | 1% | 57,000 |
| 2015 Tucson | 52 | 23% | 78,750 |
| 2014 Tucson | 41 | 20% | 79,000 |
| 2013 Tucson | 31 | 12% | 144,500 |
| 2012 Tucson | 27 | 11% | 102,000 |
| 2011 Tucson | 21 | 17% | 64,000 |
| 2010 Tucson | 6 | 10% | 179,998 |
| 2008 Tucson | 3 | 7% | 13,000 |
| 2006 Tucson | 7 | 5% | 28,474 |
| 2005 Tucson | 12 | 6% | 7,018 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/modulePark outside
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/modulePark outside
Model years: 2014, 2015
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 218.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/modulePark outside
Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving at 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed with force and the…
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while her significant other was driving at an undisclosed speed, there…
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment, and the vehicle started shaking aggressively. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed, and the…
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle responded as intended; however, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined…
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The engine turned over but failed to restart. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was towed to an…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Hyundai Tucsons have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 341 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the Hyundai Tucson. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Hyundai Tucson service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Hyundai Tucson?
The most frequent phrase is “brakes hydraulic contacted”, in 74 of 341 complaints.
Other Hyundai Tucson problems
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- Fuel/propulsion System problems (388)
- Structure problems (384)
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- Vehicle Speed Control problems (359)
- Forward Collision Avoidance problems (319)
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