NHTSA VEHICLE 15119
U.S. MARKET · MODEL YEAR REFERENCE
2021 Hyundai Tucson — Specs, MPG, Safety & Recalls
4 EPA configurations across Front-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive. Explore the differences below, with NHTSA safety candidates and model-year recall information kept in their source context.
Vehicle overview
Model year 2021- Make
- Hyundai
- Model
- Tucson
- Model year
- 2021
- EPA vehicle classes
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Fuel types available
- Regular
- Available EPA configurations
- 4
This page describes a model year, not one individual vehicle. Equipment and availability vary by configuration; a single engine or rating does not apply to every Tucson.
Combined economy across configurations
Regular Gasoline23–25MPG4 configurations
Calculated minimum and maximum from this page’s EPA configurations, grouped by the same fuel and measurement unit. These ranges are not averages or ratings for every vehicle.
Configurations & fuel economy
EPA FuelEconomy.govEPA configurations can differ in engine, drivetrain, trim, or equipment. Use the EPA model name and specifications to identify the appropriate record.
| EPA model / ID | Engine / cylinders | Fuel / technology | Drive / transmission | EPA fuel economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson FWDEPA 42663 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 2 L4 cylinders | Regular | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6) | Regular Gasoline · MPG23 city / 28 highway / 25 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 361 g/mile |
| Tucson AWDEPA 42666 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2 L4 cylinders | Regular | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6) | Regular Gasoline · MPG22 city / 25 highway / 23 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 385 g/mile |
| Tucson AWDEPA 42667 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2.4 L4 cylinders | Regular | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6) | Regular Gasoline · MPG21 city / 26 highway / 23 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 387 g/mile |
| Tucson FWDEPA 43646 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 2.4 L4 cylinders | Regular | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6) | Regular Gasoline · MPG22 city / 28 highway / 25 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 363 g/mile |
These are EPA estimates for the listed configurations, not a promise of real-world economy. Zero tailpipe CO₂ does not mean zero lifecycle emissions. Missing fields are not estimated.
Safety ratings
NHTSA · Last checked October 10, 2026NHTSA evaluates specific vehicle variants. The descriptions below identify each rating candidate; they are not automatically matched to the EPA configurations above.
NHTSA VEHICLE 15128
2021 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD
Recall information
NHTSA · Last checked October 10, 2026Check recall eligibility with your VIN.
These campaigns relate to the model and year. They do not confirm that an individual vehicle is affected or that a repair has been completed. This is a stored snapshot, not a live recall check.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA (opens in a new tab)1 campaign in the stored source results. Open a campaign for its summary and remedy.
20V543000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULESeptember 4, 2020
Returned for: Tucson
- Campaign number
- 20V543000
- Report date
- September 4, 2020
Summary
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.
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 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.
Data sources & last checked dates
Static public-data snapshotThis page is built from stored public data. Each date below belongs to that source’s stored snapshot; safety ratings and recalls can change after collection. EPA supplies configuration and economy data. NHTSA vPIC confirms model identity, not every engine or trim.
EPA FuelEconomy.gov
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