2021 Hyundai Tucson problems and complaints
Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Hyundai Tucson. The most-reported areas: Engine (39), Electrical System (12), Service Brakes (12).
Key takeaways
- 80 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 39 | 49% |
| Electrical System | 12 | 15% |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 | 13% |
| Power Train | 8 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | 10% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | 4% |
| Hydraulic | 3 | 4% |
| Structure | 2 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,exterior Lighting,vehicle Speed Control - filed 2026-10-10
loss of info system loss of all dash lights when I turn the engine off most of the time I loose all electrical systems (will not start for at least 15 minutes) if doors lock I can only unlock the drivers door with the auxiliary key. Has tried to shift in to park while driving (one time) Lost all power (engine and ste...
Engine - filed 2026-09-23
I took my car in to Allen Samuals Hyundai dealership to have the 9C2 recall update completed on May 15th 2026. Ever since then my vehicle has had a rough hesitation or sputtering when driving. On May 18th Hyundai released a statement stating there was an issue with the update completed on the 9C2 campaign. However no ...
Engine - filed 2026-08-29
Engine knock sensor went off and now the engine needs replacement due to faulty cylinder rod.
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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.