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2018 Hyundai Tucson — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

1
Open Recalls
377
Owner Complaints
10
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
69
Good
Reliability Score (0–100)
Stable -12%
Complaint Trend
104 last 24mo vs 118 prior

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2018 Hyundai Tucson Safety Recalls (1)

20V54300004/09/2020
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

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.

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.

Most Common Problems Reported for 2018 Hyundai Tucson

ENGINE
138
POWER TRAIN
44
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
27
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
17
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
17
SERVICE BRAKES
13
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
9
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
8

Based on 377 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Safety Incident Summary

13
Crash-Involved Complaints
10
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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