2020 Hyundai Tucson problems and complaints
Owners have filed 178 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Hyundai Tucson. The most-reported areas: Engine (73), Service Brakes (44), Unknown Or Other (28).
Key takeaways
- 178 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 73 | 41% |
| Service Brakes | 44 | 25% |
| Unknown Or Other | 28 | 16% |
| Electrical System | 19 | 11% |
| Hydraulic | 17 | 10% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 12 | 7% |
| Power Train | 9 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 7 | 4% |
| Back Over Prevention | 7 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 3% |
| Lane Departure | 6 | 3% |
| Steering | 4 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-09-25
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 stranded for 30 minutes wi...
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-18
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.
Engine - filed 2026-08-20
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 contact was informed t...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.