Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (51.5% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that did not result in a recall.
Engine complaints here are 4.1× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 190 · 51.5% | Investigation closed | DP22003 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 61 · 16.5% | Recalled | Recall 20V543000 |
| Service Brakes | 51 · 13.8% | Recalled | Recall 20V543000 |
| Electrical System | 45 · 12.2% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 40 · 10.8% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 24 · 6.5% | No official action | — |
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.
Percentages are the share of the 369 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.
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
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD…”NHTSA complaint 11378269 — filed 12/07/2020 · ENGINE
“I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM HYUNDAI REGARDING A RECALL FOR THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ON HYUNDAI TUCSON. I ATTEMPTED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT BUT THE…”NHTSA complaint 11376320 — filed 11/25/2020 · ENGINE
“I BOUGHT A HYUNDAI TUCSON LAST MAY 2019 THINKING THAT I WAS INVESTING ON SAFETY BUT I WAS COMPLETELY WRONG. I'M NOW HAVING RECALL AFTER…”NHTSA complaint 11374138 — filed 11/11/2020 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 190 of 369 NHTSA complaints (51.5%), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (61), service brakes (51), electrical system (45). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
369 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 14 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, and 10 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
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.
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
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.
