5 complaints reported

2020 Hyundai Tucson Electrical System

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
5
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

Chronological view of owner reports

Sep 2023

NHTSA should have a non-official recall warning for Hyundai vehicles that have this software based Safety Defect, which is some models don't have a Passive Engine Immobilizer, and the vehicles can be easily stolen by starting the engine with a USB cord. Thankfully Hyundai(recall) offered a free Anti Theft Software Update, and a steering wheel lock. I checked my VIN number with the Hyundai Dealership in Oregon, and they said my car already received the Anti Theft Software Update. The only reason I knew my 2020 Tucson had this issue, is because State Farm cancelled my insurance a month after I started paying for it. State Farm and Progressive currently deny new policies for vehicles without a Passive Engine Immobilizer. Also State Farm still denied my insurance after I got the software update. Affected Hyundai models from 2011 to 2021 that have standard “turn-key-to-start” ignition systems/without a Passive Engine Immobilizer, are the Accent, Elantra, Santa Fe, Sonata, Tucson, Genesis Coupe, Palisade, Kona, Venue.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 HYUNDAI TUCSON, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Jan 2023
Jan 2023

My vehicle was stolen due to not having an ignition immobilizer. There were no warning lights. Yes its a known issue

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 HYUNDAI TUCSON, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Nov 2022
Oct 2022

When parked and car is turned off , if i don’t get out right away (key in ignition still or not) a “battery discharge warning” shows up on my display.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 HYUNDAI TUCSON, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Oct 2022
Mar 2022

In September 2021 I bought the reference unit and on 4 different occasions I could not use it because it had no power. I took it to the dealer and they didn't find any problem, I used it again and again it ran out of power. It has currently been at the dealer for 5 weeks and they have not found the problem. I had a conversation with the previous owner and she told me that she had returned the unit to the dealer for the same situation. So far the dealer has not received an answer as to what is wrong with the unit. Nor have they provided me with a vehicle. This situation has affected my family since daily we are complicated about how to get to our jobs and schools. The dealer is Hyundai from Cupey, Puerto Rico PR-8838, San Juan, 00926 On April 16, 2022 dealer told us that they had solved the problem after being at the dealer for 7 weeks, dealer concluded that the car problem was the alternator. After using it for 2 weeks again on May 9, the car did not start and again were left without a means of transportation Consumer called a tow truck which took the bus to the dealer. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE GLASS WAS INOPERABLE. THE TAILGATE COULD ONLY BE OPENED MANUALLY, IT WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE AUTOMATIC BUTTON.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 HYUNDAI TUCSON, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Sep 2021
Jul 2021

IAM WAITING FOR DEALERS TO TAKE CARE ABOUT A "RECALL" FOR TUCSON MODEL YEARS 2019,2020 AND 2021FROM THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2020 . IS SUPPOSE MY TUCSON2020 COULD BE INFIRE BECAUSE OF IT,BUT I DON'T SEE DEALERS ARE INTERESTED FIXING THE PROBLEM NOW I AM WAITING FOR KENDALL DEALER IN MIAMI BECAUSE DEFINITTLY HOMESTEAD DEALER DO NOT WANT TO DO IT.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 HYUNDAI TUCSON, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Mar 2020

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The 2020 Hyundai Tucson has 5 Electrical System complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.