Hyundai Tucson2020

Known issues

• 48V starter-generator occasional hesitation or rough idle during low-speed regenerative charging cycles
• Transmission control module (TCM) software glitches causing delayed gear engagement or lurching on uphill acceleration
• Dual-clutch automatic transmission (7-speed DCT) judder on low-speed manoeuvres or stop-start traffic in some units
• Panoramic sunroof seal degradation leading to water ingress and interior moisture after 60,000 miles
• Diesel particulate filter (DPF) blockage risk if predominantly short-journey driving; hybrid variant uses petrol but check fuel system carbon buildup on direct-injection engine

Good for

• Hybrid fuel efficiency: genuine 15–20% improvement over petrol equivalent in real-world mixed driving
• Comfortable, spacious five-seat cabin with intuitive infotainment (8-inch touchscreen standard)
• Excellent warranty coverage (5 years/100,000 km bumper-to-bumper on 2020 models)
• Predictable, affordable running costs with modest service intervals and simple hybrid architecture