2021 Hyundai Tucson problems
Owners have filed 107 complaints about the 2021 Hyundai Tucson with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 34.6% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of electrical system at 10.3%.
Complaints107
Crashes3
Fires3
Injuries8
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 34.6% · 37
Electrical system 10.3% · 11
Unknown or other 9.3% · 10
Service brakes 8.4% · 9
Fuel/propulsion system 7.5% · 8
Power train 6.5% · 7
Forward collision avoidance 5.6% · 6
Service brakes, hydraulic 2.8% · 3
Severity
Of those complaints, 3 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire and 8 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 17 model years of the Hyundai Tucson in this data, 2021 draws comparatively few complaints; 2016 is the outlier year.
Filings are rising — 65 in the last three years against 42 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 8,750 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine blew. No warning lights were illuminated. There was white smoke coming from the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,800. Engine · reported at 7,800 miles
Recall Code 966 22-01-028H-1 Think and investigation is needed on these recalls. Apparently the engine can catch fire while the motorist is driving. I'm scheduled to drop my car off on the 9th and was told they may need to keep for 3-5 days. Thes vehicles should not be on the road at all and rental cars should be provided free of charge until the manufacturer works out all the problems Engine
My check engine light came on in the vehicle and immediately the acceleration declined and I wasnât able to go above 50 mph. I brought the vehicle to the dealership to which the code 1326 came up. I was told it is a rod bearing engine failure and I need a new engine for the vehicle. I was also told my vehicle doesnât qualify for the recall already made for this damage and code number. Engine
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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