Worst 2021 Hyundai Tucson Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Hyundai Tucson.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 30 | — | 2 | 45,935 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | — | — | 8,500 mi | |
| Brakes | 9 | — | — | 4,800 mi | |
| Fuel System | 7 | — | — | 10 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | 4,505 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Hyundai Tucson
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~652,024 vehicles.
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.
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2021 Hyundai Tucson — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2021 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Tucson reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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