2020 Hyundai Tucson
Common Problems
Ranked from 74 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
12 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Engine Knocking and Misfires
15complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine produces knocking noises and misfires, leading to reduced performance and drivability.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
ABS System Recall Issues
12complaintsSafety riskBrakesMultiple reports of an ongoing recall issue affecting the anti-lock brake system, leading to potential fire hazards and safety risks.
Related recall: 20V543000
- 3
Back Over Prevention Camera Malfunction
12complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe back over prevention camera is blurry or non-functional, reducing visibility during reversing.
- 4
High oil consumption leading to engine failure
12complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine consumes excessive oil, leading to engine failure and requiring complete engine replacement.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Excessive Oil Consumption
11complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine is burning through large quantities of oil, often requiring frequent refills.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Hydraulic Brake System Recall Issue
8complaintsHigh severityBrakesRecall for hydraulic brake system parts is unavailable, leading to potential brake failure.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 20V543000
- 7
Lane departure and forward collision warning system failures
5complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe lane departure and forward collision warning systems fail, with warning lights illuminating and alerts being triggered intermittently.
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Steering and Power Loss
4complaintsMedium severityEngineThe vehicle experiences sudden loss of power and steering assistance, making it difficult to control the car.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Airbag system malfunctions
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe airbag system malfunctions, with warning lights illuminating and airbags failing to deploy in accidents.
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Back Over Prevention System Issues
2complaintsLow severityOtherProblems with the back over prevention system, including blurry camera images and lack of warning noises, reducing safety features effectiveness.
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Brake system failure and warning lights
2complaintsMedium severityBrakesThe brake system fails to operate properly, with warning lights illuminating and brake lights not functioning.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 20V543000
- 12
Windshield Cracking Issue
2complaintsLow severityOtherWindshields crack without any apparent impact, even when stationary.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.