2020 Hyundai Tucson Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 179 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2020 Hyundai Tucson, 2% of the 179 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving then I smelled something, didn't figure out where the smell come from at first, but when I got home I realized that my rear seat burned and melted so deep it was unbelievable just because my seat heater was on for 2, 3 hours, it was melted completely. I took it to dealership they were so scared they said that they have never seen something like this before, I was so scared, why seat should be burnt because the seat heater is on!!!!! It's unbelievable.”
NHTSA complaint #11404441, filed 2021-03, 4,500 miles“I was driving then I smelled something, didn't figure out where the smell come from at first, but when I got home I realized that my rear seat was burnt and melted so deep it was unbelievable because my seat heater was on, my car could have been exploded, it was melted completely. I took it to dealership they were so scared they said that they have never seen something like this before, I was so scared, why seat should burn because the seat heater is on!!!!! It's unbelievable. Imagine it was a car seat on it or a paralysis person who was sitting there.”
NHTSA complaint #11404751, filed 2021-03, 4,500 miles“My driver's seat broke and started wobbling while driving. The whole. Bottom plate is broken and the bolt will not hold it steady. It will not stay in one place. It slides back and forth and bounces up and down”
NHTSA complaint #11744712, filed 2026-06Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 5 | 0% |
| 2016 | 4 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2020 Hyundai Tucson
73 complaintsBrakes
44 complaintsOther or unknown
28 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsForward collision avoidance
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsLane departure
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Hyundai Tucson
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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