2020 Hyundai Tucson Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

66Engine complaints

38.8%Of all 170 complaints

#1Most-reported category

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

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE66 · 38.8%

Unspecified / other28 · 16.5%

SERVICE BRAKES26 · 15.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18 · 10.6%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC17 · 10%

Share of the 170 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Hyundai Tucson overview page.

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

“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

“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

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

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Hyundai Tucson have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2020 Hyundai Tucson: 66 of 170 complaints on file (38.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2020 Hyundai Tucson have in total?

170 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

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.