2020 Hyundai TUCSON: complaints, problems and recalls

THE BACKUP CAMERA IS BLURRY AND FUZZY DURING THE DAY AND EVEN WORSE AT NIGHT. ALMOST USELESS AT NIGHT TIME. THE CAMERA SYSTEM IS SUPPOSED TO BE A SAFETY FEATURE BUT IT IS NOT VERY GOOD WHEN YOU CAN'T MAKE OUT OBJECTS AND THERE ISN'T A WARNING NOISE WHEN YOU ARE ABOUT TO BACK UP INTO SOMETHING. I HAVE TAKEN TO SERVICE DEPT AT DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES NOW AND THEY HAVE INSTALLED A NEW CAMERA AND IT IS STILL THE SAME AS THE FIRST ONE. I THINK HYUNDAI NEEDS TO GET A MUCH BETTER QUALITY CAMERA SYSTEM FOR THE 2020 HYUNDAI TUCSON ULTIMATES. I WAS AT WAL…

Owner-reported narrative. 350 miles reported. Look up ODI 11315942 at NHTSA ↗

SUV HAS BEEN IN SHOP 4 TIMES DUE TO LOUD CRACKING POP NOISE COMING FROM PANORAMIC SUN ROOF. I KNOW THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS EXACT ISSUE, THEN THE WINDOWS WOULD EXPLODE. APPARENTLY HYUNDAI HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM, I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR, AND WANT MY MONEY BACK OR A NEW CAR. SEE MY HYUNDAI DOCUMENTATION PAPER AS AN ATTACHMENT. SUV IS IN SHOP PRESENTLY #4 FOR SAME REASON. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11323541 at NHTSA ↗

WAS GETTING ON ENTRANCE RAMP TO INTERSTATE (180 CURVE RAMP) 35 NORTH BOUND FROM ROBINSON WHEN ORANGE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) WARNING LIGHT CAME ON.WHEN I WAS ABOUT 90 DEGREES INTO THE TURN. SHORTLY AFTER RED EPS CAME ON. POWER STEERING BECAME NON EXISTENT. I EXITED I-35 AT INDIAN HILLS AND TURNED THE POWER OFF ONCE I GOT TO SIDE OF ROAD. STEERING BECAME NORMAL AFTER RESTART AND ALL WARNING LIGHTS WERE OFF. VEHICLE HAS AROUND 400 MILES. I DON'T THINK MY WIFE WOULD HAD THE STRENGTH TO TURN THE WHEEL AND I CONSIDER THIS INCIDENT WO…

Owner-reported narrative. 400 miles reported. Look up ODI 11344273 at NHTSA ↗

I AM UNABLE TO SAFELY DRIVE MY NEW 2020 HYUNDAI TUCSON PURCHASED JULY 12, 2020, DUE TO A DANGEROUS RECALL. THERE IS NO SOLUTION AT THIS TIME AND IF THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON, I AM ADVISED TO PULL OVER, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND HAVE IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. ALSO, DO NOT PARK THE CAR INDOORS. I WAS PLANNING ON TAKING SOME ROAD TRIPS; THAT IS WHY I PURCHASED THE CAR. HYUNDAI ADVISED ME NOT TO TAKE A ROAD TRIP DUE TO THE PROBLEM. I THOUGHT THEY MIGHT GIVE ME A LOANER TILL THE SITUATION WAS RESOLVED BUT CUSTOMER SERVICE SAID "ONLY IF THE ABS …

Owner-reported narrative. 1,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 11359842 at NHTSA ↗

THE WINDSHIELD ON MY 2020 HYUNDAI TUSCON ALL OF SUDDEN HAS A CRACK LONGER THAN 2 DOLLAR BILLS AND IT KEEPS GROWING. STARTED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, MAKING IT'S WAY TO THE DRIVERS SIDE. YOU DO NOT FEEL THE CRACK ON THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD, IT SEEMS TO BE IN THE MIDDLE,. MY CAR WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME, NO OBJECTS HAVE HIT THE WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING.

Owner-reported narrative. 1,698 miles reported. Look up ODI 11365047 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, AND ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE, THE REAR VIEW CAMERA WAS OBSTRUCTED BY RAIN WATER MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE OBJECTS BEHIND THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS NO PROTECTIVE COVER OR SHIELD ABOVE THE CAMERA. THE CONTACT CALLED TAMIAMI HYUNDAI (780 AIRPORT-PULLING RD, NAPLES, FL 34109, [phone removed]) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50.

Owner-reported narrative. 50 miles reported. Look up ODI 11372351 at NHTSA ↗

WHEN SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT, WITH THE CAR IN DRIVE, THE VEHICLE STARTS TO LURCH MULTIPLE TIMES. IT FEELS AS IF SOMEONE BEHIND ME IS TAPPING MY REAR BUMPER. I HAVE TAKEN IT EARNHARDT HYUNDAI IN NORTH SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA THREE TIMES. THEY CANNOT FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. THE CAR IS NEW WITH ONLY 6400 MILES ON IT.

Owner-reported narrative. 6,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11374707 at NHTSA ↗

I WAS INFORMED OF A RECALL FOR THE ABS SYSTEM FOR MY HYUNDAI TUCSON 2020. I WAS DIRECTED TO THEIR WEBSITE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE, WHICH I SCHEDULED AT HYUNDAI OF LONG ISLAND CITY IN NEW YORK. ONCE I ARRIVED AT MY SCHEDULED TIME FOR THIS SPECIFIC ISSUE AND AFTER WAITING 30 MINUTES TO EVEN SPEAK WITH A SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, I WAS TOLD THERE IS A BACKORDER OF THE REQUIRED PARTS TO FIX THIS ISSUE AND IT MIGHT BE ANOTHER 2-3 WEEKS. I WAS TOLD I NEED TO CALL THEM TO CHECK IN TO SEE IF PARTS ARE IN. I FIND IT UNACCEPTABLE THAT I WAS …

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11375250 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2020-09-04 (September 4, 2020)

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.

Consequence: An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HECU fuse. For 2019-2021 model years, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software will also be updated. Recall repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 195.