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2018 Hyundai Tucson Brakes Problems

34 owner-reported brakes complaints from NHTSA data

34
Complaints
1
Recalls
4
Crashes
Jan 2024Dec 2018
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Brakes Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #20V543000

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.

Fix: 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.

Owner Complaints (34)

criticalSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH and depressing accelerator pedal, the vehicle started to decelerate. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road and turned off the vehicle.

NHTSA #: 11666021
criticalSERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Apr 2023

The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle sporadically accelerated which caused the contact to crash into another vehicle. No injuries were sustained. A police report was filed. No air bags were deployed. The vehicle was towed to an auto repair center. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.

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NHTSA #: 11516319
criticalSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Dec 2021

In many Instances, I come close to get involved in accident. I cannot apply HARD BRAKING. When the hard braking is applied, I feel my foot is touching the ground and the brake cable is going to break.

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NHTSA #: 11443170
criticalSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: May 2021

The parts to fix this recall are backordered. They have been for the past 6 months and owners don't know when the parts will be available. In the meantime, we risk having our cars start a fire which can lead to severe damage and/or death.

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NHTSA #: 11416247
criticalSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Mar 2021

Recall for anti-lock brakes hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu) has been known since at least 01/12/21 but notice not received until 03/12/21. Dealer does not have parts in stock, with no estimated delivery time, so vehicle continues to be at risk for engine compartment fire. This documents hyundai's failure to address serious safety situation.

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NHTSA #: 11404798
criticalSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Mar 2021

With a recall involving ABS modules that can cause engine fire is a serious recall. No shops in the area had availability to resolve this issue in less than a week. This is too long of a time for these types of issues.

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NHTSA #: 11403242
criticalSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Feb 2021

My car was purchased from enterprise leasing in may 2019. I was not told about the recall #195 which is a safety issue and can result with the car on fire. According to your website a plan to solve the problem was submitted to you on may 16, 2018 before the car was sold to me.

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NHTSA #: 11394354
criticalSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jan 2021

Got a phone call yesterday (1-26-2021) from hyundai dealer telling me there is a recall on my vehicle with the anti-lock brake hydraulic electronic unit (hecu). Was told that my vehicle needs to be parked outside of the garage, due to a possible compartment fire. I haven't received a notice from hyundai.

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NHTSA #: 11390264
criticalSERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Dec 2018

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT IN A SHOPPING PARKING LOT AND STEPPED ON THE BRAKE TO STOP, BUT THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE CAR KEPT GOING AND WOULD NOT STOP, ULTIMATELY ROLLING UP OVER THE CURB ONTO THE GRASS AREA AND CRASHED INTO THE CONCRETE LIGHT POST. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE HYUNDAI DEALER IN LAGUNA NIGUEL CA 92677 949-485-3700 ( STEVE PACHECO ) SERVICE ADVISOR

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NHTSA #: 11157092
highSERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2025

I purchased this car [XXX] as a CPO vehicle from a Ford dealership. By [XXX] the oil pressure light would flicker and it was clear the car was burning a lot of oil between changes. On 8/22 an oil change was completed at dealer.

NHTSA #: 11695832
highSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Jan 2022

The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH and exiting the highway, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond and the vehicle started jerking. The oil warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11449561
highSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2021

The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel as the vehicle stalled. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer where they informed her of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V543000(SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the parts for the recall were unavailable.

NHTSA #: 11436476
highSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Jul 2021

The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH and making a turn, the brake pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond. The passenger engaged the parking brakes to stop the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11423988
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Jan 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V543000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. There was no further information provided.

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NHTSA #: 11563497
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Nov 2022

The component or system failing is the brake system. When applying the foot to the brake pedal, sometimes it goes to a very low level. The problem was reproduced with the service technicians of a dealer. They made a maintenance service (break flush) to the brake system. Problem seemed to be solved, but it came back again. The mileage between the first service and second service was 1,591 miles. In the second service, technicians made inspection to the brake pads, they were found within parameters. Test drive was made, and the problem was not reproduced. Not sure if they made additional service. After few weeks, the problem repeated again. This is an intermittent problem. Sometimes occurs, but not always. No warning lamps or indicators present at the time the problem occurs.

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NHTSA #: 11495559
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Oct 2022

Good day, I hope your day is going well. I have a 2018 Hyundai Tucson and on several occasions when I have tried to stop rapidly my break seem to fail and the car slid further than expected. I noticed that there was an anti lock break hydronic recall on the 2018-2022 models but I never received a letter for my vehicle

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NHTSA #: 11489704
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Jun 2021

The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V543000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

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NHTSA #: 11419378
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Filed: May 2021

2018 hyundai tucson. Consumer writes in regard to NHTSA safety recall 20v-543. The consumer stated the vehicle was purchased with an unrepaired opened recall.

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NHTSA #: 11417661
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: May 2021

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 hyundai tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v543000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to friendship hyundai of johnson city (3408 n roan st, johnson city, tn 37601) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available.

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NHTSA #: 11415094
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: May 2021

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 hyundai tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v543000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called bud clary ford (700 7th ave, longview, wa 98632, (360) 423-4321) and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available.

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NHTSA #: 11414995
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Apr 2021

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 hyundai tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v543000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Greg may hyundai (1501 tx-340 loop, waco, tx 76712) was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available.

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NHTSA #: 11408394
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Apr 2021

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 hyundai tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v543000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to loyalty used car super center (2833 s crater rd, petersburg, va 23805) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available.

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NHTSA #: 11408452
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Apr 2021

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 hyundai tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v543000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called jenkins hyundai of leesburg (9145 us-441, leesburg, fl 34788, (352) 815-2516) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available.

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NHTSA #: 11406658
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Apr 2021

Tl *the contact owns a 2018 hyundai tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v543000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called hyundai of wesley chapel (27000 wesley chapel blvd, wesley chapel, fl 33544, (813) 437-4745) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available.

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NHTSA #: 11406479
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Mar 2021

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 hyundai tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v543000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. All star hyundai (10313 airline hwy, baton rouge, la 70816, (225) 274-0071) was contacted.

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NHTSA #: 11405630
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Mar 2021

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 hyundai tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v543000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that coconut creek hyundai located at 4960 n state rd 7, coconut creek, fl 33073, (888) 441-7737) had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

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NHTSA #: 11404432
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Mar 2021

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 hyundai tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v543000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called mcdonald hyundai (6500 s broadway, littleton, co 80121) where it was confirmed that the part was not available.

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NHTSA #: 11403529
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Mar 2021

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 hyundai tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v543000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer billion hyundai located at 2323 mormon trek blvd, iowa city, ia 52246 was contacted where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available.

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NHTSA #: 11403288
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Mar 2021

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 hyundai tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v543000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called lester glenn hyundai toms river (386 nj-37, toms river, nj 08753) and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available.

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NHTSA #: 11400173
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jan 2021

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 hyundai tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v543000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

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NHTSA #: 11389025
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Jan 2021

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 hyundai tucson. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 20v543000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called stevens creek hyundai (4425 stevens creek blvd, santa clara, ca 95051; (408) 249-1200) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available.

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NHTSA #: 11388140
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Jan 2021

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 hyundai tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v543000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact spoke to temecula hyundai (27430 ynez rd, temecula, ca 92591, (951) 699-6807) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available.

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NHTSA #: 11387693
lowSERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Apr 2025

My daughter‘s car was in park and still running and she got out of the car and went to the back of the car opened up the hatch cleaned her window went to the side of the car passenger side went to go get out her lunchbox and the car ran over my daughter And crushed her left side and tore off part of her face.

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NHTSA #: 11652747
lowSERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Apr 2021

Recall on my 2018 tuscon brakes, brakes were acting odd and my daughter utimately ended up rolling and totalling it in oct 2020. In march 2021, we received a recall notice for brakes. She had mentioned the brakes acting funny, but only having 18k miles.

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NHTSA #: 11406025

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