2021 Hyundai Tucson Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%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 2 complaints about the steering of the 2021 Hyundai Tucson, 3% of the 80 complaints for this model year.
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've had numerous issues with my vehicle, including power steering, brakes, loss of power, and more. On a few occasions, I started my vehicle and put it into drive, only to find that the power steering hadn't disengaged. This led to near collisions, such as almost hitting another vehicle while backing out of a parking spot and nearly running into a wall. I've reported these issues to Hyundai multiple times, but the dealership can't reproduce the problem, despite having recordings of the incidents. …”
NHTSA complaint #11527673, filed 2023-06“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Steering column. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Steering column would not disengage and remained locked up after the vehicle was started and in gear. This have caused me to almost get into a few collisions for the same issue. I have had friends and family, most recently my daughter, in the vehicle when these issues have occurred. I have almost collided with walls, cars, etc due to this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11585434, filed 2024-04Related service bulletins
- 10180981Sep 9, 2020This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 5 | 2% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 7 | 5% |
| 2022 | 6 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 22 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 2% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 4 | 9% |
| 2007 | 4 | 6% |
| 2006 | 13 | 10% |
| 2005 | 8 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2021 Hyundai Tucson
39 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Hyundai Tucson
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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