Hyundai Tucson Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 379 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the Hyundai Tucson across 21 model years. The 2019 model year has the most (53). The words owners use most often: “anti lock” (5% of reports).
- 379service brakes complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 44mention a crash
- 21mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 23%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.
- Anti lock: mentioned in 19 of 379 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 107 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 379 complaints, 44 mention a crash, 16 a fire, 21 an injury.
Hyundai Tucson service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tucson | 14 | 22% | 4,000 |
| 2025 Tucson | 38 | 13% | 4,500 |
| 2024 Tucson | 16 | 16% | — |
| 2023 Tucson | 16 | 12% | — |
| 2022 Tucson | 32 | 8% | 38,150 |
| 2021 Tucson | 9 | 11% | 4,800 |
| 2020 Tucson | 26 | 15% | 4,300 |
| 2019 Tucson | 53 | 14% | 11,400 |
| 2018 Tucson | 21 | 5% | 18,250 |
| 2017 Tucson | 29 | 3% | 38,000 |
| 2016 Tucson | 35 | 2% | 62,000 |
| 2015 Tucson | 14 | 6% | 83,500 |
| 2014 Tucson | 15 | 7% | 10,500 |
| 2013 Tucson | 10 | 4% | 65,858 |
| 2012 Tucson | 9 | 4% | 3,100 |
| 2011 Tucson | 12 | 10% | 48,110 |
| 2010 Tucson | 8 | 14% | 52,000 |
| 2008 Tucson | 4 | 9% | 54,952 |
| 2007 Tucson | 7 | 11% | 109,500 |
| 2006 Tucson | 8 | 6% | 71,998 |
| 2005 Tucson | 3 | 2% | 206,000 |
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 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced issues with the brakes on the driver's side. The vehicle was taken to both an independent mechanic and a dealer, where technicians from both locations diagnosed a brake…
Caliber / Breaks sticking after changing them, Car stopped in the middle of traffic after they locked up. Changed them again Brought to Hyundai dealership I was told Caliber needed changing . It was changed Caliber caught fire while driving Now Hyundai says the ABS system has to be replaced
Vehicle Information: 2024 Hyundai TucsonComponent: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: RotorComplaint Text:I am writing to report a severe, premature manufacturing defect regarding the braking system on my 2024 Hyundai Tucson. At approximately [Insert Your Mileage, e.g., 12,000]…
All four rotors warped with 7,209 miles it still had 8mm of metal and the dealership is saying it for hard braking which just about impossible!!
ABS light on dash is illuminated due to no known cause. Mechanic explained that the ABS system will not work when the light is illuminated which, I believe, contributed to a "fender bender" my vehicle was involved in due to the ABS system failure.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Hyundai Tucsons have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 379 owner complaints about service brakes 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?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the Hyundai Tucson?
The most frequent phrase is “anti lock”, in 19 of 379 complaints.
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