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KM8J3CAL4LU••••••2020 Hyundai TUCSON
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2020 Hyundai TUCSON build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
173on the model
58builds in total
Most reportedEngine 5Lane Departure 1Forward Collision Avoidance 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineMay 2026
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while the vehicle was receiving a routine oil change, the contact was informed that the oil pan was empty. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. The contact was informed about a possible oil…
Lane DepartureSep 2025
Was told by dealership that forward camera assist is not functioning, but could not tell me why it failed all of a sudden. No accidents. $1586 to repair because no longer under warranty. Vehicle is only 5 years old
Unknown Or OtherMay 2022
The car engine completely shuts down without warning. This has happened over a dozen times since last summer. The only thing we can think of was the ABS module recall work, but the dealership says everything is fine with the car and they cannot replicate. This happens when the…
EngineApr 2026
The engine consumes oil which is a known problem at Hyundai with the Tucson for the year 2020. The car has ~51,000 miles on it. When we took the car to the dealer at which we bought the car they diagnosed that the engine was burning oil. We were told that the engine is covered…
EngineFeb 2026
This engine has 70,000 miles on it and has burned a quart of oil every 2500 to 3000 miles, two full quarts between oil changes. In talking to others Hyundai owners, they have similar issues. I have owned multiple other brands of vehicles with well over 150K miles and they did…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KM8J3CAL4LU272890 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.