NHTSA has 179 owner complaints on file for this Tucson[1]. The engine group is named in 74 of them[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups owners name for this Tucson, biggest first.
- Engine. 74 complaints[2]. Owners describe warning lights, hesitation when accelerating and an engine that cuts out without warning. Some talk about trouble starting the car on cold days.
- Brakes. 43 complaints[6]. In the stories we read, owners describe worry about the braking system and long waits for repair parts at the dealer.
- Unknown or other. 28 complaints[7]. These reports do not fit a single named part, and some of them are crash and fire reports.
- Electrical system. 19 complaints[8]. Owners describe a car that loses power, brake lights that stay on, and waits for parts.
- Forward collision avoidance. 13 complaints[9]. Owners describe the warning or automatic stop kicking in with nothing ahead, and camera or sensor faults at the dealer.
- Power train. 9 complaints[10].
- Back over prevention. 7 complaints[11].
- Air bags. 7 complaints[12].
These are unverified reports sent to NHTSA, and one complaint can name more than one part.
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2020 Tucson is necessarily included.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module (20V543), September 2020. About 652,024 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[4] | 23 / 28 / 25 | $2,700 |
| Tucson FWD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[14] | 22 / 28 / 25 | $2,700 |
| Tucson AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive[15] | 22 / 25 / 23 | $2,900 |
| Tucson AWD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive[16] | 21 / 26 / 23 | $2,900 |
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
How 2020 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 185 | 8 |
| 2006 | 135 | 5 |
| 2007 | 65 | 5 |
| 2008 | 43 | 1 |
| 2009 | 18 | 1 |
| 2010 | 59 | 4 |
| 2011 | 124 | 5 |
| 2012 | 255 | 3 |
| 2013 | 266 | 3 |
| 2014 | 202 | 2 |
| 2015 | 229 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1,625 | 5 |
| 2017 | 1,092 | 3 |
| 2018 | 399 | 1 |
| 2019 | 385 | 1 |
| 2020 | 179 | 1 |
| 2021 | 80 | 1 |
| 2022 | 506 | 3 |
| 2023 | 181 | 2 |
| 2024 | 150 | 4 |
| 2025 | 441 | 7 |
| 2026 | 98 | 5 |
NHTSA's counts for the Tucson show 179 complaints and 1 recalls for 2020[3]. Among the 22 model years listed, 9 have fewer complaints than 2020 and 12 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2009 (18) and the most are for 2016 (1,625)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2020 Tucson?
The 2020 Tucson has a modest pile of complaints, and the engine group leads it[2]. Brake complaints come next[6]. Crashes and fires are rare in the file, with 5 crash reports and 2 fire reports out of the total[1]. Check the recalls section on this page and compare the other model years before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Tucson?
- Engine complaints lead the file with 74 reports[2]. Brakes follow with 43[6].
- Does the 2020 Hyundai Tucson have any recalls?
- Yes, the by-year data shows recalls for this model year[3]. The full list is in the Recalls section of this page.
- How many complaints does the 2020 Hyundai Tucson have?
- NHTSA has 179 owner complaints on file[1].
- Is the 2020 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
- Owners report engine and brake issues most often[2][6]. Compare the by-year section and the recalls on this page to judge for yourself.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2020 Hyundai Tucson?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
Keep exploring
Other model years of the Hyundai Tucson
Compare all model years of the Hyundai Tucson
Other Hyundai models from 2020
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 179 owner complaints on file for the 2020 Hyundai Tucson (5 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 5 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 74 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 80,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Hyundai Tucson model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Tucson FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 23 city / 28 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 43 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 5,524). NHTSA vehicle records
- 28 complaints name the unknown or other component group (2 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 2,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 19 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 13 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 9 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 7 complaints name the back over prevention component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 7 complaints name the air bags component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 20V543, filed September 4, 2020: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock / Traction Control / Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit / Module . NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Tucson FWD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 28 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Tucson AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 25 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Tucson AWD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 26 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.2%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2020 Hyundai Tucson with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 161 hp. www.epa.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2020 Hyundai Tucson with 2.4L 4-cylinder: rated 181 hp. www.epa.gov