Recall 20V543000: 2016–2021 Hyundai Tucson
NHTSA flags this campaign with a park-outside advisory. Check your VIN right away and follow the manufacturer’s notice.
- Report received
- Sep 4, 2020
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Potentially affected
- 652,024vehicles
- Model years
- 2016–2021
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) could corrode internally and cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Possible consequence
An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HECU fuse. For 2019-2021 model years, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software will also be updated. Recall repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 195.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2016 Hyundai Tucson1,626 complaints
- 2017 Hyundai Tucson1,094 complaints
- 2018 Hyundai Tucson399 complaints
- 2019 Hyundai Tucson385 complaints
- 2020 Hyundai Tucson179 complaints
- 2021 Hyundai Tucson80 complaints
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.