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Official NHTSA data · retrieved 2026-11-11
The 2021 Hyundai Tucson has 1 safety recall and 84 owner complaints in the NHTSA database. Most common recall: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: Control Unit/Module (1). Recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer.
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.
What can happen: An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
The 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 filed with NHTSA about this car. Most recent first.
URGENT ADD TO OPEN NHTSA COMPLAINT NUMBER: 11776255. On Monday, November 9, 2026, I presented my 2021 Hyundai Tucson to Service Advisor Grant Bode at Napleton Hyundai due to severe engine knocking. I have explicit photographic evidence of the advisor physically inspecting the vehicle's dipstick on the dealership lot and identifying that the engine oil was heavily overfilled past the maximum limit
Hyundai issued a emissions software update. To which in the state of [XXX] if not done you cannot get car registered. Had update done at lia hyundai of hartford ct on XXX at 2pm. Hyundai did the update and as soon as i got a mile down the road my vechile was sluggish unresponsive and that's with sport mode on. Next morning start suv up wait about a minute drive out and suv is shifting irradicly, I
on at least 4 different occasions this vehicle has at highway speeds been taken over by the engine vibration control which places the vehicle into a low power mode fortunately this did not happen while passing a semi other wise I would and my wife would not be alive .each time the vehicle was taken to the dealership and the sensor was replaced. and reset still keeps happening it is not the sensor
COMPONENT FAILED: Engine / Powertrain assembly suffering from severe, documented manufacturing internal oil consumption. Available for inspection upon request. SAFETY RISK: My safety was severely put at risk by Napleton Hyundai (2600 Michigan Ave). On XXXX, Service Manager Heliose explicitly instructed me to deliberately drive the vehicle with known severe fluid loss until the engine completely "
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 steering while crossing a highway (once only)
Yes. In the US, safety recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer at an authorized dealer, no matter how old the car is. Call your dealer's service department, give them your VIN, and book the repair.
Recalls cover specific production ranges, so two cars of the same model and year can differ. The surest check is your VIN: call the dealer or use the NHTSA VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The campaign numbers on this page are what the dealer uses to look it up.
Don't wait — book the free repair with an authorized dealer. If a recall says to park outside or not drive the car, follow that instruction: it usually means a fire or stall risk. Recall repairs are free and the dealer has the parts or will order them.
