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2020 Hyundai Tucson

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2020 Hyundai Tucson do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 180.5.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 31 of 176 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 71 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes. Review the 26 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

5 crash reports2 fire reports4 injury reports

Unknown Or Other complaints

28 reports
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Mileage unknown · Mar 26, 2022
Unknown Or Other

My windshield cracked right after I got my car in 2020. I was driving. No pebble hit my windshield. I had my windshield replaced and the same thing happened, although the second time a pebble did hit my windshield, you cant feel the crack from the outside or inside.

NHTSA ODI #11458446

Mileage unknown · Jan 29, 2022
EngineUnknown Or Other

These vehicles I been noticing looks like they having issues with their staters or something I been seeing on Youtube everyone having same issue like I'm where on cold days you try to start the engine it just makes a clicking sound with a burning smell

NHTSA ODI #11449346

Mileage unknown · Jan 17, 2022
Back Over PreventionUnknown Or Other

The backup camera in the 2020 Tucson Ultimate is blurry, creating a serious safety issue. We have taken the vehicle to the dealer repeatedly with this complaint and although the service advisor agrees, Hyundai has refused to replace or repair the camera. Note that there are many of the same complaint that can be found through…

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The backup camera in the 2020 Tucson Ultimate is blurry, creating a serious safety issue. We have taken the vehicle to the dealer repeatedly with this complaint and although the service advisor agrees, Hyundai has refused to replace or repair the camera. Note that there are many of the same complaint that can be found through a simple internet search, but apparently Hyundai refuses to acknowledge and repair the issue. Both the driver's safety and the safety of others are at risk, since it's not possible to see clearly what is behind the vehicle. The problem has been confirmed by the dealer and the dealer requested a replacement backup camera, but Hyundai declined authorization for the replacement. Federal regulation that went into effect in May 2018 requires that all new vehicles must have a backup camera. Surely the backup camera must be usable, as opposed to just existing to satisfy the legal requirement? This camera is so blurry it is barely usable. We had this exact same make and model from the 2016 model year and the backup camera was crisp and clear, so this is definitely an issue with this particular model year.

NHTSA ODI #11447768

Mileage unknown · Dec 1, 2021
Unknown Or Other

While I was driving my car on the highway I notice my back window was getting foggy and about 5 minute later all my indicators on my dashboard lift up and my car went dead trying to get off the highway ramp and smoke came out of the hood, this was a brand new car, Hyundai Tucson 2020 and only have 23000 miles on it, from wh…

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While I was driving my car on the highway I notice my back window was getting foggy and about 5 minute later all my indicators on my dashboard lift up and my car went dead trying to get off the highway ramp and smoke came out of the hood, this was a brand new car, Hyundai Tucson 2020 and only have 23000 miles on it, from when I purchase it, please can you check in to this for me.

NHTSA ODI #11442316

4,200 miles · Nov 2, 2021
Unknown Or Other

The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V543000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the dealer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair was available. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The dealer was notified…

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The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V543000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the dealer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair was available. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,200. Parts distribution disconnect. Vehicle has been repaired.

NHTSA ODI #11439102

38,000 miles · Sep 1, 2021
Unknown Or OtherCrashInjury

The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the instrument dashboard display suddenly blacked out and the steering wheel malfunctioned causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash down an embankment into a tree. The contact mentioned that when she attempts to…

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The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the instrument dashboard display suddenly blacked out and the steering wheel malfunctioned causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash down an embankment into a tree. The contact mentioned that when she attempts to exit because the vehicle was on the edge of an embankment when she exits the vehicle she fell into a tree then climbed up to the roadway where she was found unconscious. During the incident, the driver sustained a fractured left shoulder and head trauma. The contact currently was being seen by a Neurologist for her head trauma. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. It took over an hour for the vehicle to be retrieved from the embankment. The cause of the failure was not determined. Prior to the crash, the vehicle had been serviced on multiple occasions for exhibiting a loss of power and hesitation to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the transmission and reprogrammed the computer software but the failures continued to occur. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 38,000.

NHTSA ODI #11431319

Mileage unknown · Apr 13, 2021
Back Over PreventionUnknown Or Other

I SUBMITTED A SAFETY ISSUE WITH MY CAR'S FRONT AND REARVIEW CAMERA. IN LOW LIGHT, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE WHAT IS BEHIND ME OR HOW FAR I AM FROM THE OBJECT BEHIND ME. THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MANDATES BACKUP CAMERAS BUT DOES THAT MEAN A MANUFACTURER CAN JUST PUT ANY CAMERA ON CAR WITHOUT IT WORKING PROPERLY? IT IS NOT ONLY A PRO…

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I SUBMITTED A SAFETY ISSUE WITH MY CAR'S FRONT AND REARVIEW CAMERA. IN LOW LIGHT, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE WHAT IS BEHIND ME OR HOW FAR I AM FROM THE OBJECT BEHIND ME. THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MANDATES BACKUP CAMERAS BUT DOES THAT MEAN A MANUFACTURER CAN JUST PUT ANY CAMERA ON CAR WITHOUT IT WORKING PROPERLY? IT IS NOT ONLY A PROBLEM ON MY CAR, I HAVE LOOKED AT OTHER 2020 HYUNDAI TUCSON ULTIMATE TRIM LEVELS, AND IT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. WE CAN NOT WAIT UNTIL WE RUN OVER SOMEONE BEFORE SOMEONE STEPS IN. PLEASE REVIEW AND TAKE MY COMPLAINT SERIOUSLY.

NHTSA ODI #11407879

Mileage unknown · Mar 23, 2021
Unknown Or OtherWheels

THIS CAR HAS HAD AN ACTIVE RECALL FOR MONTHS, I HAVE TRIED TO GET THIS FIXED AND WHEN I MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET THE CAR SERVICED THEY SAY THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL AND DON'T KNOW WHEN THEY WILL GET IT. NOW I ALSO HAVE A WARNING ON THE DASHBOARD FOR AN ISSUE WITH TIRES AND CAN'T GET IN TO SEE THEM AS I HAD AN A…

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THIS CAR HAS HAD AN ACTIVE RECALL FOR MONTHS, I HAVE TRIED TO GET THIS FIXED AND WHEN I MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET THE CAR SERVICED THEY SAY THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL AND DON'T KNOW WHEN THEY WILL GET IT. NOW I ALSO HAVE A WARNING ON THE DASHBOARD FOR AN ISSUE WITH TIRES AND CAN'T GET IN TO SEE THEM AS I HAD AN APPOINTMENT THEY CANCELED. AT THIS POINT I THINK THEIR MAINTENANCE PROGRAM IS FRAUDULENT AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED

NHTSA ODI #11404570

Mileage unknown · Mar 17, 2021
Unknown Or Other

I RECEIVED A LETTER STATING MY 2020 HYUNDAI TUCSON IS AFFECTED BY A RECALL CONCERNING THE ABS MODULES THAT COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. I CALLED TO SCHEDULE A RECALL REPAIR AND THE DEALERSHIP STATED HYUNDAI HAS NOT YET RELEASED THE PARTS TO MAKE THE REPAIR. I WAS TOLD THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WOULD COME IN. WI…

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I RECEIVED A LETTER STATING MY 2020 HYUNDAI TUCSON IS AFFECTED BY A RECALL CONCERNING THE ABS MODULES THAT COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. I CALLED TO SCHEDULE A RECALL REPAIR AND THE DEALERSHIP STATED HYUNDAI HAS NOT YET RELEASED THE PARTS TO MAKE THE REPAIR. I WAS TOLD THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WOULD COME IN. WITH A SERIOUS RECALL LIKE THIS, THESE REPAIRS SHOULD BE MADE ASAP.

NHTSA ODI #11403616

Mileage unknown · Mar 3, 2021
Back Over PreventionUnknown Or Other

I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT MY CAR'S REARVIEW CAMERA, I CAN LITERALLY NOT SEE WHAT'S GOING ON BEHIND ME IN LOW LIGHT. THE ENTIRE PURPOSE OF THE CAMERA IS TO PROMOTE SAFETY SO PEOPLE CAN SEE WHAT IS BEHIND THEM, THIS IS NOT THE CASE WITH MY VEHICLE. I ALSO HAVE AN OPTION IN THE MENU TO HAVE AN AUDIBLE WARNING WHEN BACKING UP, THIS IS…

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I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT MY CAR'S REARVIEW CAMERA, I CAN LITERALLY NOT SEE WHAT'S GOING ON BEHIND ME IN LOW LIGHT. THE ENTIRE PURPOSE OF THE CAMERA IS TO PROMOTE SAFETY SO PEOPLE CAN SEE WHAT IS BEHIND THEM, THIS IS NOT THE CASE WITH MY VEHICLE. I ALSO HAVE AN OPTION IN THE MENU TO HAVE AN AUDIBLE WARNING WHEN BACKING UP, THIS IS NOT WORKING EITHER. I HAVE RAISED THE ISSUE WITH HYUNDAI AND THEY JUST TELL ME THAT IS HOW THE CAR IS DESIGNED AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. HOW DO YOU DESIGN A CAR TO HAVE A USELESS BACK UP CAMERA? IT SEEMS LIKE IT IS A GENERAL PROBLEM WITH THE 2020 HYUNDAI TUCSON AND I FEEL IT SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED AND CORRECTED. I HAVE ANOTHER 2020 HYUNDAI MODEL, AND THE BACKUP CAMERA IS CRYSTAL CLEAR. I AM ATTACHING PHOTOS OF THE TUCSON CAMERA QUALITY, WHICH IS WORSE THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME, AS WELL AS THE QUALITY ON ANOTHER HYUNDAI TUCSON

NHTSA ODI #11399008

Official recalls

1

20V543000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module

Sep 4, 2020

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

1

AQ23002 · Hyundai And Kia Abs Module Fires

Opened Nov 17, 2023 · No close date supplied

Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured by the equipment supplier Mando. The Part 573 Recall Reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by Mando. Safety recalls included in this Audit Query (AQ) review include: Hyundai recalls 20V-520, 20V-543, 21V-161, 21V-160, 21V-303, 22V-056, 22V-810, and 23V-651. Kia recalls 16V-815, 20V-518, 20V-519, 21V-137, 21V-331, 22V-051, 22V-800, and 23V-652 The purpose of this AQ is to evaluate the timeliness and scoping of Hyundai and Kia’s defect decision making and adherence with reporting requirements; and understand the varying defect descriptions and remedies between these recalls.

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