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#BS-2020-HYUTUC-345E2020 Hyundai TucsonProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 238 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Think Twice
Based on 238 complaints, 6 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 recalls.
Top reported problems
car lost power
3 complaints • Severity 7.3/10
forward collision system doesnt work
2 complaints • Severity 5/10
cracking noise from panoramic sunroof
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
forward collision assist failure
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
front collision avoidance system does not work
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
74 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 11K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (22 reports) • Median: 11K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Engine (74 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2020 Hyundai Tucson: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 31% of all reports filed for the 2020 Hyundai Tucson, with 74 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 11,332 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 11K-mile mark.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2020 Hyundai Tucson, with 43 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2020 Hyundai Tucson, with 18 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2020 Hyundai Tucson, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2020 Hyundai Tucson. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (1 recall)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2020 Hyundai Tucson NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)
1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.
Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
The worst model year for the Hyundai Tucson is the 2017 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.
2020 Hyundai Tucson vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
238
Class avg
231
Complaint volume is roughly in line with other small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles from 2020.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 238 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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