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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.","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":true,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"195","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"critical"}],"recall_count":1,"critical_count":1,"park_outside":true,"do_not_drive":false,"score":85,"grade":"B","complaints":{"count":394,"crash":13,"fire":9,"injured":10,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Engine",242],["Power Train",100],["Unspecified",43],["Electrical System",27],["Fuel/Propulsion System",22],["Service Brakes",21]],"by_year":{"2018":13,"2019":26,"2020":25,"2021":73,"2022":44,"2023":57,"2024":55,"2025":61,"2026":40},"excerpts":[["2021-12-05","Engine","Buy brand new off lot. Never miss Regular maintenance on engine oil and filters. Car had only 55200 miles. After 500 miles regular oil interval maintenance. Car underbody show no oil leaks anywhere on 12/05/2021 park on driveway. This morning Car not start without oil indicator or engine light warning comes up. Open ho\u2026"],["2021-12-01","Engine","Purchased new on 5/30/2018. 3/2021 I noticed shaking, noises, pinging, whining sounds and vibration coming from engine as I turn engine on / off and in drive. 3/24/2021 I brought vehicle for inspection. Service Advisor felt the shaking, vibrations and heard the pinging / noises and whining sounds as I turned the vehicl\u2026"],["2021-11-24","Engine","My engine blew on the freeway. And we believe it to be a rod bearing issue. Regular oil changes and maintenance done since I owned it. It is currently at the dealership awaiting to hopefully be repaired through extended warranty. The service lot was filled with Tucson's and the service repair man said it was the same i\u2026"]]},"investigations":[{"action":"DP22003","component":"ENGINE","opened":"2022-09-12","closed":"2023-12-12","campaign":"","subject":"Loss of Motive Power","summary":"The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated July 13, 2022, petitioning the Agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia America, Inc. vehicles spanning Model Years (MY) 2005-2021. The Petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complaints were provided which alleged that the oil drain pans lack sufficient structural integrity and are "}],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.162,"seats":5,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"Optional","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV FWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.155,"seats":5,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"Optional","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":13,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":27,"ncap":5,"complaints":394},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}