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2020 Hyundai Tucson Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — runs 3.1× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
170Complaints
1Recalls
5Crashes
2Fires
5Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Engine (38.8% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Engine complaints here are 3.1× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Engine66 · 38.8%not available
Service Brakes26 · 15.3%RecalledRecall 20V543000
Electrical System18 · 10.6%not available
Service Brakes, Hydraulic17 · 10%RecalledRecall 20V543000
Power Train9 · 5.3%not available
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings7 · 4.1%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE66 · 38.8%
Unspecified / other28 · 16.5%
SERVICE BRAKES26 · 15.3%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18 · 10.6%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC17 · 10%
POWER TRAIN9 · 5.3%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS7 · 4.1%
AIR BAGS7 · 4.1%
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION6 · 3.5%
STEERING4 · 2.4%

Percentages are the share of the 170 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 1 campaign

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

NHTSA campaign 20V543000 · 2020 · reported 09/04/2020

An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · Park outside  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

What owners report

“I went to Thompson Automotive to finance a vehicle and within a month and half my engine blew. There were no engine lights, no lost…”NHTSA complaint 11611908 — filed 08/31/2024 · ENGINE
“I was driving 45mph on a major road when, the vehicle with out warning lost power, I heard rattling, lost power. I turned it back…”NHTSA complaint 11610584 — filed 08/23/2024 · ENGINE
“Check engine light came on and went off again prior to waiting the 2 weeks for service. Infamous code P0420 catalytic converter bank 1 code…”NHTSA complaint 11608382 — filed 08/14/2024 · ENGINE

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Tucson?

Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 66 of 170 NHTSA complaints (38.8%), followed by unspecified/other issues (28), service brakes (26), electrical system (18). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2020 Hyundai Tucson have?

170 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 5 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 5 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2020 Hyundai Tucson have any recalls?

Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 20V543000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2020 Hyundai Tucson's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.