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2021 Hyundai Tucson AWD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 23 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2021 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 25 | 23 | 385 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 | 387 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
111 complaints filed by owners for this model year (3 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2021 Hyundai Tucson AWD?
EPA figures for the 2021 Hyundai Tucson AWD reach 23 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2021 Hyundai Tucson AWD?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2021 Hyundai Tucson AWD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Tucson AWD?
Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA for the 2021 Hyundai Tucson AWD, most often about: Engine, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2021 Hyundai Tucson AWD?
NHTSA gave the 2021 Hyundai Tucson AWD (2021 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.