2018 Hyundai Tucson recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 398
Latest campaign: Sep 4, 2020

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	1	Sep 4, 2020	20V543000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 4, 2020Latest campaign


Sep 4, 202020V543000	Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 20V543000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V543000 · Sep 4, 2020

Sep 4, 202020V543000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module

An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.

Park outside, away from structures

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V543000

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 20V543000 · Sep 4, 2020

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component398

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

398Complaints filed

13Involving a crash

9Involving a fire

10Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	243	61	4	8	2
Power train	101	25	3	2	0
Unknown or other	44	11	1	2	0
Service brakes	42	11	4	0	3
Electrical system	29	7	3	0	2
Fuel/propulsion system	22	6	0	2	0
Hydraulic	20	5	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	16	4	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	13	3	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	8	2	0	0	0
Structure	8	2	1	0	0
Air bags	5	1	5	0	6
Steering	4	1	0	0	0
Suspension	2	1	0	0	0
Seats	2	1	0	0	0

8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“Issues: 1. Stop lights failure light turns on and off. 2. Engine light failure notification turns on and off. 3. Headlights low bims failure notification turns on and off. Actions taken: 1.”
Filed 10/10/2026 · ODI 11770323
Electrical system
“While driving to work, the vehicle abruptly shut down in the middle of the highway. There were no signs or warning given. The vehicle was towed almost 100 miles home.”
Filed 10/09/2026 · ODI 11770194
Engine
“Engine stalls jurks lose of power engine light blinking excessive oil use”
Filed 09/26/2026 · ODI 11767171

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2018 Hyundai Tucson recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Hyundai Tucson have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2018 Hyundai Tucson. The most recent, 20V543000 (reported September 4, 2020), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Hyundai Tucson?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 243 complaints out of 398 filed with NHTSA (61%). Across all complaints, owners reported 13 crashs and 9 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Hyundai Tucson?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.

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