2021 Hyundai Tucson Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 13%of 80 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2021 Hyundai Tucson, 13% of the 80 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11752252, filed 2026-07“While driving on the freeway my sunroof suddenly imploded sending glass everywhere. No warning whatsoever it was like a bomb went off out of nowhere. Nothing hit the car and temps were not high and it just imploded This is a serious matter and extremely dangerous. The pain and ringing in my ears is awful, glass went all over this is serious issue that can cause death and injury”
NHTSA complaint #11681195, filed 2025-08“I was trying to defrost my windows and my air was on so I clicked the air off so the heat could come on and I started smelling a matalicky smell. I drove to a stop light and when I stopped the back windshield popped and then shattered. I then went to drive again to take the car home and I started to see smoke. …”
NHTSA complaint #11691247, filed 2025-10“I left my house this am in below zero temperatures. I drove to my daughter's apartment complex 41 miles away. I pulled into her underground parking garage and then heard a loud pop, followed by the rear hatch window imploding into thousands of pieces.”
NHTSA complaint #11711943, filed 2026-01“While driving on a major highway, my car went into limp mode topping out at 60 mph then decreasing before going back to 60. My check engine light was also blinking, not solid.”
NHTSA complaint #11687118, filed 2025-09Related service bulletins
- 11037233Aug 26, 2026Certain vehicles may exhibit excessive paint peeling or bubbling of the primer/paint film on the exterior metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and…
- 11032529Apr 28, 2026Certain Hyundai vehicles with exterior white paint may exhibit peeling or bubbling on metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and tailgate/trunk. The…
- 11032528Apr 28, 2026Some Hyundai vehicles with exterior white paint may exhibit peeling or bubbling on metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and tailgate/trunk. The…
- 11019525Jun 18, 2025Certain 2015 – 2018 model year Elantra, 2015 – 2019 model year Sonata, 2017 – 2021 model year Tucson, 2017 – 2018 model year Santa Fe Sport, 2019 model year Santa Fe, 2021 – 2023…
- 11019671Jun 9, 2025Some vehicles may exhibit excessive paint peeling or bubbling of the primer/paint film on the exterior metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and…
- 11018889May 24, 2025Description: Certain Hyundai vehicles with exterior white paint may exhibit peeling or bubbling on metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and…
- 11018888May 24, 2025Certain Hyundai vehicles with exterior white paint may exhibit peeling or bubbling on metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and tailgate/trunk. The…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 17% |
| 2025 | 61 | 21% |
| 2024 | 30 | 30% |
| 2023 | 34 | 25% |
| 2022 | 58 | 15% |
| 2021 | 10 | 13% |
| 2020 | 28 | 16% |
| 2019 | 27 | 7% |
| 2018 | 44 | 11% |
| 2017 | 139 | 13% |
| 2016 | 264 | 16% |
| 2015 | 29 | 13% |
| 2014 | 14 | 7% |
| 2013 | 25 | 9% |
| 2012 | 12 | 5% |
| 2011 | 22 | 18% |
| 2010 | 5 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 4 | 9% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 13 | 10% |
| 2005 | 11 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2021 Hyundai Tucson
39 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Hyundai Tucson
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology