2020 Hyundai Tucson problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 177 owner complaints on file for the 2020 Hyundai Tucson, filed between 2020-03-03 and 2026-09-18. The most common problem areas are the engine (72, 41%), service brakes (26, 15%) and electrical system (19, 11%). Owners reported 5 crashes, 2 fires and 5 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2020 Hyundai Tucson complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 72 | 41% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 28 | 16% | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 26 | 15% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 19 | 11% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 17 | 10% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 12 | 7% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 9 | 5% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Air bags | 7 | 4% | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Back over prevention | 7 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 6 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Engine: 72 complaints
- 72 complaints of 177 (41%) name the engine.
- 6 of them also name the power train; owners reported 1 fire in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2020 Hyundai Tucson covers this system.
Service brakes: 26 complaints
- 26 complaints of 177 (15%) name the service brakes — the foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- 5 of them also name the electrical system; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2020 Hyundai Tucson; the recall, campaign 20V543000, says: “Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020.”
Electrical system: 19 complaints
- 19 complaints of 177 (11%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 5 of them also name the service brakes; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2020 Hyundai Tucson covers this system.
Service brakes, hydraulic: 17 complaints
- 17 complaints of 177 (10%) name the service brakes, hydraulic — the hydraulic foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- None of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2020 Hyundai Tucson; the recall, campaign 20V543000, says: “Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020.”
Forward collision avoidance: 12 complaints
- 12 complaints of 177 (7%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- 5 of them also name the service brakes; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2020 Hyundai Tucson covers this system.
Power train: 9 complaints
- 9 complaints of 177 (5%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- 6 of them also name the engine; owners reported 1 crash and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2020 Hyundai Tucson covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2025 | 40 |
| 2026 | 30 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names TUCSON, model year 2020. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2020 Hyundai Tucson recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Tucson?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2020 Hyundai Tucson's most common problem areas are the engine (72 of 177 complaints), service brakes (26 of 177 complaints) and electrical system (19 of 177 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2020 Hyundai Tucson have?
NHTSA has 177 owner complaints on file for the 2020 Hyundai Tucson, including 5 reported crashes and 2 reported fires.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Hyundai Tucson's problems?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 Hyundai Tucson; 2 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.