Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Hyundai Tucson
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Hyundai Tucson has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 80 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V543000 ABS Unit may cause Engine Compartment Fire NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 39 complaints
- Electrical System 12 complaints
- Unknown or Other 10 complaints
- Service Brakes 9 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 8 complaints
- Power Train 8 complaints
Of the 80 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 80 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Hyundai Tucson has an average reliability due to a significant number of engine-related complaints and a recall for a potential fire risk from the ABS control unit. Although these issues are notable, the vehicle generally remains dependable with proper maintenance and timely recall fixes.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 30,000–60,000 miles | $2,500–$5,000 | common |
| service brakes | 20,000–40,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- tire rotations
- brake inspections
- engine air filter replacement
- cabin air filter replacement
- coolant replacement
- spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- engine misfires
- persistent brake warning lights
- electrical shorts
- unusual engine noises
- inconsistent braking performance
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Hyundai Tucson at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.