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#BS-2021-HYUTUC-345E

2021 Hyundai Tucson

Based on reports from 88 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
88
Crashes
3
Fires
3
Recalls
1
TSBs
72
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 88 complaints, 3 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

front collision warning system

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

burning a quart of oil every 1000 miles

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

dangerous delay in acceleration

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

29 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 9K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

11
0–30K
30–60K
2
60–90K
90–120K
1
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (11 reports) • Median: 9K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (29 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine29 (33%)
Brakes12 (14%)
Electrical9 (10%)
Other9 (10%)
Drivetrain7 (8%)
Fuel System6 (7%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking2 (2%)
Speed Control2 (2%)

2021 Hyundai Tucson: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2021 Hyundai Tucson, with 29 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 8,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 9K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2021 Hyundai Tucson, with 12 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 10% of all reports filed for the 2021 Hyundai Tucson, with 9 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 8% of all reports filed for the 2021 Hyundai Tucson, with 7 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

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3
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13
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11
24
26
25
9
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Hyundai Tucson. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

20V543000Park OutsideNov 2020

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

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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.

2021 Hyundai Tucson vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

88

Class avg

172

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

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. 88 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.

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2021 Hyundai Tucson: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Hyundai Tucson?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Hyundai Tucson is related to the engine, with 29 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2021 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
The 2021 Hyundai Tucson has 88 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2021 Hyundai Tucson problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2021 Hyundai Tucson have any recalls?
Yes, the 2021 Hyundai Tucson has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Hyundai Tucson problems start?
Based on 14 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 8,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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