How many electrical complaints does the 2020 Hyundai Tucson have?

NHTSA lists 22 Electrical System complaints for the 2020 Tucson, which is 12% of its 177 total complaints for the year.

Is there a recall for the 2020 Tucson's electrical system?

The data shows no related recalls listed for this specific complaint category and year, though owners referenced a separate brake-related recall and a software update addressing missing engine immobilizers.

What electrical problems do owners report most on the 2020 Tucson?

Owners describe brake lights staying on without the pedal pressed, battery discharge warnings while parked, dash warning lights that won't reset, and vehicles lacking anti-theft immobilizers.

At what mileage do these electrical issues typically appear?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 55,000 miles for Electrical System complaints on the 2020 Tucson.

Are there any crashes or fires linked to these electrical complaints?

NHTSA data for this component and year lists 0 crashes and 0 fires among the 22 complaints.

2020 Hyundai Tucson Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Electrical System complaints for the 2020 Hyundai Tucson, 12% of its 177 total complaints. Owners reported battery discharge warnings, brake lights staying on unexpectedly, missing anti-theft immobilizers, and dash warning lights that will not reset, with median failure mileage of 55,000. No electrical-specific recall is tied to this year in the data.

Electrical System complaints: 22; 12% of 177
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 55,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Brake lights stay illuminated on one or both sides even when the brake pedal is not pressed, sometimes tied to headlight use.
A battery discharge warning appears on the dashboard display if the driver stays in the parked, powered-off car without exiting right away.
Some vehicles lack a passive engine immobilizer, allowing the engine to be started with a USB cord, prompting a free anti-theft software update from Hyundai.
Warning lights for lane keeping, blind spot, ABS, autohold, and forward collision systems turn on and will not reset, misleading drivers into thinking a crash is imminent.
A rear-view or reference camera/display loses power intermittently, requiring repeated dealer visits without a diagnosed cause.
A flashing check engine light has triggered limp mode multiple times, occurring alongside replacement of a knock sensor, catalytic converter, and spark plug coil.

When 2020 Hyundai Tucson electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 13, 2020, latest Jun 29, 2026.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2020 to Jun 2026; peak May 2024 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2020 Hyundai Tucson

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Tucson model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200540 (22%)
200624 (18%)
20079 (14%)
20085 (12%)
20092 (11%)
20108 (14%)
201113 (10%)
201219 (7%)
201322 (8%)
201417 (8%)
201522 (10%)
2016235 (15%)
201793 (9%)
201838 (10%)
201950 (13%)
202022 (12%)
202111 (14%)
202259 (15%)
202330 (23%)
202420 (21%)
202574 (26%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2020 Hyundai Tucson have?: NHTSA lists 22 Electrical System complaints for the 2020 Tucson, which is 12% of its 177 total complaints for the year.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Tucson's electrical system?: The data shows no related recalls listed for this specific complaint category and year, though owners referenced a separate brake-related recall and a software update addressing missing engine immobilizers.
What electrical problems do owners report most on the 2020 Tucson?: Owners describe brake lights staying on without the pedal pressed, battery discharge warnings while parked, dash warning lights that won't reset, and vehicles lacking anti-theft immobilizers.
At what mileage do these electrical issues typically appear?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 55,000 miles for Electrical System complaints on the 2020 Tucson.
Are there any crashes or fires linked to these electrical complaints?: NHTSA data for this component and year lists 0 crashes and 0 fires among the 22 complaints.