2021 Hyundai Tucson Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%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 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2021 Hyundai Tucson, 4% 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.
“loss of info system loss of all dash lights when I turn the engine off most of the time I loose all electrical systems (will not start for at least 15 minutes) if doors lock I can only unlock the drivers door with the auxiliary key. Has tried to shift in to park while driving (one time) Lost all power (engine and steering while crossing a highway (once only)”
NHTSA complaint #11770328, filed 2026-10“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 2025-09“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Vehicle was running exceptionally well until a software update was applied at the dealership. Hyundai has no recalls / safety campaigns on file for my vehicle make and model and was adamant that no updates should have been applied. On or shortly after this time, vehicle performance became really poor. mpg per tank dropped to around 22 / 23 mpg highway (normally 27-29 mpg), acceleration performance was reduced, and it felt as thought vehicle had issues accelerating at time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11426171, filed 2021-07Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 14 | 5% |
| 2024 | 10 | 10% |
| 2023 | 17 | 13% |
| 2022 | 14 | 4% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 | 17 | 4% |
| 2018 | 16 | 4% |
| 2017 | 88 | 8% |
| 2016 | 112 | 7% |
| 2015 | 9 | 4% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 9 | 4% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 | 5 | 12% |
| 2007 | 4 | 6% |
| 2006 | 9 | 7% |
| 2005 | 14 | 8% |
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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