300 of the 2,402 complaints about the Hyundai Tucson (12.5%) concern Brakes, making it the model's third-largest problem area. That share is 2.1× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
300Complaints · Brakes
12.5%Share of complaints
2.07×vs. all vehicles
81Last 12 months
13.7%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
81 Brakes complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 27 in the 12 months before — up 200%.
42 of these reports (13.7%) describe a crash or fire, with 24 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 20V543000 (2020-09-04, model years 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021).
ABS light on dash is illuminated due to no known cause. Mechanic explained that the ABS system will not work when the light is illuminated which, I believe, contributed to a "fender bender" my vehicle was involved in due to the ABS system failure.
Brakes · 2026-08-28 · ODI 11760202 · Crash
Unintended acceleration and brake failure. While in the parking lot at [XXX]. The check brake warning light came on and prior to this when pressing the gas pedal the car was not responding or going very slow.
Brakes · 2026-08-10 · ODI 11755864 · Crash
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving at 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle independently accelerated.
Brakes · 2026-10-06 · ODI 11769286
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact stated that the vehicle independently accelerated.
Brakes · 2026-10-06 · ODI 11769292
Vehicle Information: 2024 Hyundai TucsonComponent: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: RotorComplaint Text:I am writing to report a severe, premature manufacturing defect regarding the braking system on my 2024 Hyundai Tucson.
Brakes · 2026-09-16 · ODI 11764656
All four rotors warped with 7,209 miles it still had 8mm of metal and the dealership is saying it for hard braking which just about impossible!!
Brakes · 2026-08-31 · ODI 11761069
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Campaign 20V543000 · 2020-09-04 · Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
⚠ Park-outside / do-not-drive warning
Summary: 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.
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.
