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2021 Hyundai Tucson Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 67 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Hyundai Tucson

The 2021 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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71/100

Good Choice — 2021 Hyundai Tucson

The 2021 Hyundai Tucson has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
67
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
2
Crashes + Injuries
3 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Hyundai Tucson (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Hyundai dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V543000
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Hyundai Tucson

Based on 67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
24
Electrical System
9
Service Brakes
9
Power Train
6
Unknown Or Other
6
Engine And Engine Cooling
2
Structure
2
Air Bags
2
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Hyundai Tucson — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 223 complaints 2016 1,605 complaints 2017 1,065 complaints 2018 377 complaints 2019 368 complaints 2020 164 complaints 2021 67 complaints 2022 355 complaints 2023 116 complaints 2024 81 complaints 2025 246 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2016, 2017 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2020, 2021, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Hyundai Tucson

Is the 2021 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Hyundai Tucson has 1 recall and 67 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2021 Hyundai Tucson have?
The 2021 Hyundai Tucson has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Tucson?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Hyundai Tucson are: Engine, Electrical System, Service Brakes, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Hyundai Tucson safe to buy?
The 2021 Hyundai Tucson has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Hyundai Tucson should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Hyundai Tucson are: 2020, 2021, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2016, 2017.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.