2021 Model Year

Hyundai Tucson

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
59
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Severe
11

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 2026

The vehicle experienced a catalytic converter efficiency failure that was confirmed by an authorized dealership in January 2025. The dealer indicated...

Engine
Sep 2026

I am the original owner of this car and in June 2025 I brought my car to Hyundai from noises and they told me it had no oil despite me being up to dat...

Engine
Sep 2026

Oil Consumption problems

Engine Fire
May 2026

The contact owned a 2021 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, an abnormal clicking sound was coming from under the hood. N...

Engine
Jan 2026

I have been adding oil to this engine excessively for more than 3 years..I have had appointments with the dealer where they flat out told me bring it...

Engine
Jan 2026

The contact owned a 2021 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that immediately after purchasing the certified vehicle, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode w...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 2026

I left my house this am in below zero temperatures. I drove to my daughter's apartment complex 41 miles away. I pulled into her underground parking ga...

Engine
Dec 2025

Oil light comes on between changes at about 1500 miles before needing one, oil does not show on dipstick and have to repeatedly put on in engine. Chan...

Brakes
Nov 2025

The issue started just before my vehicle had 60,000 miles on it and only occurred every once and a while but, now it happens more often. When braking...

Engine
Nov 2025

We were driving and the engine light started flashing and buckling. The vehicle had been properly maintained with oil changes. We have oil changes rec...

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Summary

The 2021 Hyundai Tucson has 59 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 2 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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