2021 Hyundai Tucson engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 42 complaints for the 2021 Hyundai Tucson, 37% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 42 37% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 37,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 37,000 miles, and 60% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
The contact called on behalf of his girlfriend who owned a 2021 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH in the driveway, there was steam coming out from under the hood. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact parked the vehicle. The contact stated that as he opened the hood, flames came out. The contact's girlfriend also saw flames coming out of the A/C vents. The contact closed the hood and assisted his girlfriend and his pet in exiting the vehicle.
Received recall notice that the possibility exist that a battery compartment fire could happen. Recall notice also stated that vehicle should 'not be parked indoors.' the recall notice also stated 'an electrical short in the ABS module could increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.' so we don't dare park the car in our garage since it is located beneath our home, thereby leaving a new car out in the elements at all times.