2020 Hyundai Tucson Brakes Problems
Brakes account for 44 of 177 complaints (25%) filed on the 2020 Hyundai Tucson, with a median failure mileage of 8,428 miles. NHTSA recall 20V543000 covers the ABS/hydraulic control unit fuse, tied directly to this complaint pattern.
- Brakes complaints
- 44
- 25% of 177
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 8,428 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe receiving the ABS recall notice (campaign 20V543000) and being told not to park indoors or in a garage due to fire risk from an electrical short.
- Many report being warned that if the ABS warning light comes on, they must pull over, disconnect the battery, and have the vehicle towed rather than continue driving.
- Multiple owners state dealers had no replacement HECU fuse or part in stock, leaving repairs backordered for weeks despite repeated calls.
- Some contacts say the recall repair exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete because dealers could not source the part.
- A few owners report visiting the dealer multiple times without the recall repair being finished.
When 2020 Hyundai Tucson brake complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 18, 2020, latest May 18, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2020 Hyundai Tucson
- NHTSA 20V543000Sep 4, 2020Brakes652,024 vehiclesPark Outside
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
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.
Brakes complaints by Tucson model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2020 Hyundai Tucson have?
- NHTSA lists 44 brake-related complaints for the 2020 Tucson, which is 25% of the 177 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2020 Hyundai Tucson?
- Yes. Recall 20V543000, reported September 4, 2020 and later expanded, covers the anti-lock brake system; the remedy is dealer replacement of the HECU fuse, and owners were told to park outside.
- At what mileage do 2020 Tucson brake problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on the 2020 Tucson is 8,428 miles.
- Were there crashes or injuries linked to the 2020 Tucson brake complaints?
- NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2020 Tucson shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
- Did dealers have the parts to fix the ABS recall on the 2020 Tucson?
- Several complaints describe dealers reporting the HECU fuse was backordered, delaying the recall repair beyond what owners considered a reasonable time.