2021 Hyundai Tucson: recalls and problems
1 recall and 79 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.
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Most common problems
What owners report
I took my car in to allen samuals hyundai dealership to have the 9c2 recall update completed on may 15th 2026. ever since then my vehicle has had a rough hesitation or sputtering when driving. on may 18th hyundai released a statement stating there was an issue with the update completed on the 9c2 campaign. however no resolution at the moment and to allow the car to warm up prior to driving it. i have only had my car
Engine knock sensor went off and now the engine needs replacement due to faulty cylinder rod.
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.
This vehicle burns oil at an alarming rate. i am getting oil changes every 3k miles, and when i take it in, the dipstick is dry. i receive no oil lights to tell me it is low. i just had to get spark plugs and the mechanic at the garage told me this was due to the oil consumption issue in these vehicles. i am at 71,000 miles.
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD | ||||
| 2021 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Tucson. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.