Tl* the contact owns a 2020 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. The contact called zimbrick Hyundai west (1809 w beltline hwy, madison, wi 53713, (608)…
2020 Hyundai Tucson brakes problems
moderate 33 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450 · see brakes across all vehicles →
Complaints
33
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$450
When does it fail?
Of the 33 brakes complaints filed for the 2020 Hyundai Tucson, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Owners have filed 33 brakes complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Brakes accounts for 20% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 8 categories tracked.
What owners are reporting 9 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2020 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. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2020 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. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were available. Vehicle is…
Received recall 195 notice pertaining to electrical short in ABS system and that vehicle should not be parked in garage or near any structures do to potential fire. Went to dealer for inspection, was told that part would be in and replaced in a week to ten days. Three weeks later I now have been told that hyundaii does not have the part available. Was told part may not be available until the…
Received recall letter for ABS part problem. Have been calling rosen Hyundai of algonquin, il every week starting november 9, 2020. No part in yet and they keep saying two weeks. I want to be on record that if something goes wrong with my vehicle due to this recall Hyundai is responsible. No one seems to be helping.
Received safety recall november 11, 2020. Called to schedule repair and told part was back ordered would be in the next week. Called following week also told would be longer as the part was back ordered. The recall says not to park car in a garage and beware of light on dash as it may cause a fire. I am 76 years old and now cannot drive my car. I am paying for a new car that I cannot drive.…
Tl* the contact owns a 2020 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 exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Millennium hilton new york downtown (55 church street, new york, ny 10007, (212) 693-2001)…
Tl* the contact owns a 2020 Hyundai tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v543000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken three times to homestead Hyundai Genesis (111 s…
Received the safety recall letter about the anti lock brake system. I called Hyundai left voice message. Called today again and was told that they do not have the part to get the car fixed. Told me to call again in one month. Due to the importance of the break system, I think this is something that cannot wait. Im afraid of driving my car and have the risk of the breaks not working since I…
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File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2020 Hyundai Tucson?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 33 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $450 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Based on the 33 complaints filed, brakes issues most often appear around 12,208 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2020/Hyundai/Tucson.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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