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2020 Hyundai Tucson

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Tucson.

The 2020 Hyundai Tucson registers 171 owner complaints and a single recall within a dataset covering model years 2005 through 2026. Engine issues dominate the grievance profile for this year, which sits well below the 2016 high-water mark of 1,612 complaints yet significantly above the series low of 18 recorded for 2009. This intermediate positioning suggests a period of moderate stability for researchers examining the model’s longitudinal reliability trajectory.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque79-94 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 2630035505. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI NS · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnONOEM · verified
Tire size225/55R18 98VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter2630035505
Spark plug1884911070
Front wiper blades00F09AU016HY alt 99H09AKA26H

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length176.4 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height65 in
Wheelbase105.1 in
Curb weight3602 lb
Track (front / rear)63.4 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Tucson of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.4–9.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.40 sec — 2016 Eco
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019Ultimate 2.4L I-48.40 sec16.60 sec181 hpAWD
2019Ultimate 2.4L I-48.80 sec16.80 sec181 hpFWD
2019Ultimate 2.4L I-48.80 sec16.70 sec181 hpAWD
2017Limited 1.6L Turbo I-47.90 sec16.20 sec175 hpAWD
2016Eco 1.6L Turbo I-47.40 sec15.90 sec175 hpAWD
2016Limited 1.6L Turbo I-47.60 sec16.00 sec175 hpAWD
2016Limited 1.6L Turbo I-48.10 sec16.30 sec175 hpAWD
2016Limited 1.6L Turbo I-48.30 sec16.50 sec175 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 79-94 ft-lbs.

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts145.0-152.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts79-94 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts79-94 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity0.90-1.00 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type30
Oil Capacity3.89-4.57 oz
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque16.0-23.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque58.0-72.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .921; Rear: .331
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0002
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0016; Rear: .0012

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
140.0-38.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 78-82°40–38 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
124.0-27.0 ft. lbs.24–27 ft. lbs
290-95°
390-95°
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
124.0-27.0 ft. lbs.24–27 ft. lbs
290-95°
390-95°

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 97,500 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAir Conditioning System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 22,500 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 30,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2020 Hyundai Tucson sits at the tail end of a dramatic downward trend in federal complaints for its generation, which peaked at 1,612 complaints in 2016 before steadily declining to just 74 in 2021. For the 2020 model year specifically, complaints dropped significantly to 172 from 370 the prior year, accompanied by a single recall and a single investigation, indicating improved manufacturing stability compared to earlier production runs. The primary concerns for the 2020 model center on the engine with 51 complaints, followed by hydraulic and general service brakes with 16 and 12 complaints respectively, though the data does not specify the root causes for these issues. Additionally, the 2020 model logged only 5 crash and 2 fire complaints, suggesting low severe incident rates relative to the generation's problematic early years. As a late-generation model benefiting from years of refinements, the 2020 Tucson represents a much safer and more reliable used purchase than the 2016-2017 variants, making it a strong, pragmatic choice in the pre-owned market.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
102
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
171
Owner complaints
5 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 171 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine51
Service Brakes, Hydraulic16
Unknown Or Other15
Service Brakes12
Electrical System6
Unknown Or Other,Back Over Prevention6
Air Bags5
Power Train,Engine4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V543000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModuleReported 04/09/2020

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 102 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
26-01-013H-2 DN2026-05-20Electrical SystemCertain Santa Fe (TMA), Santa Fe Sport (AN), Sonata (LFA), and Tucson (TL) vehicles…
26-01-013H-2 TSB2026-05-20Electrical SystemCertain Santa Fe (TMA), Santa Fe Sport (AN), Sonata (LFA), and Tucson (TL) vehicles…
9C2 0605182026-05-18Electrical SystemFollowing completion of Service Campaign 9C2 (Theta II Emissions Improvement), certain…
9C2 DCS 2605182026-05-18Electrical SystemFollowing completion of Service Campaign 9C2 (Theta II Emissions Improvement), certain…
26-BD-002H TSB2026-04-28Unknown Or OtherCertain Hyundai vehicles with exterior white paint may exhibit peeling or bubbling on…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2020 Tucson have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.