# Hyundai Tucson aBS warning light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 25 - **Most complaints:** 2017 (6) - **Related recalls:** 2 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about the aBS warning light on the Hyundai Tucson (2015-2026 models), most for the **2017** model year (6). There are **2 recalls** for related parts; check yours by VIN. Drive to a shop this week: If only the ABS light is on and the brakes feel normal, you can drive carefully to a shop, leaving more stopping room. ## Hyundai Tucson aBS warning light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the abs light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2016 | 3 | 1626 | 0% | | 2017 | 6 | 1096 | 1% | | 2018 | 2 | 398 | 1% | | 2019 | 3 | 385 | 1% | | 2020 | 2 | 179 | 1% | | 2021 | 3 | 80 | 4% | | 2022 | 3 | 502 | 1% | | 2025 | 3 | 449 | 1% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Hyundai Tucson recalls related to the aBS warning light **[22V056000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V056000)** (2015 models, reported 2022-02-03): An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. **Remedy:** Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022. **[20V543000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V543000)** (2016-2021 models, reported 2020-09-04): An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash. **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... Recall repairs are free at any Hyundai dealer. Enter your 17-character VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see whether yours is still open. ## What Hyundai Tucson owners report - "The most alarming event was when every major dash warning light came on at once: ABS, Power Steering, Traction Control, Stability Control, AFS, EPB, and Battery. These lights stayed on even after shutting off the vehicle and fully drained the battery. These repeated failures pose a serious threat to driver and..." -- owner of a 2025 Hyundai Tucson, complaint filed 2025 - "Various warning lights all came on, gave message of battery discharge warning, check brakes, check ABS, check brakes then everything complete shut off including hazard lights. Wouldn't start after that until jumped by tow driver. This is the second time this occurred, first time being within the first year after..." -- owner of a 2022 Hyundai Tucson, complaint filed 2024 - "Since the initial diagnosis, the condition has continued to worsen with additional warning lights and ongoing ABS/electrical system instability. The issue remains unresolved and continues to affect vehicle safety." -- owner of a 2021 Hyundai Tucson, complaint filed 2026 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the aBS warning light means The ABS light means the anti-lock brake system has found a fault and turned itself off. Your regular brakes should still work, but the wheels can lock up in a hard stop, especially on wet or icy roads. The most common cause is a failed wheel speed sensor. If the red brake warning light is also on, the problem may affect normal braking and you should stop driving. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Failed wheel speed sensor** (most common) 2. **Damaged sensor wiring or tone ring** (common) 3. **Low brake fluid** (less common) 4. **ABS module or pump failure** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [ABS warning light](/warning-lights/abs). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Hyundai Tucson abs light? Yes. NHTSA lists 2 related recalls (22V056000, 20V543000) covering 2015-2021 models. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is open. ### Which Hyundai Tucson years have the most abs light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2016, 2017 and 2019 Tucson model years have the most complaints mentioning the aBS warning light, with 6 for 2017. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Hyundai Tucson with the abs light on? Drive to a shop this week. If only the ABS light is on and the brakes feel normal, you can drive carefully to a shop, leaving more stopping room. Stop driving and have it towed if the red brake light is on too, the pedal is soft or sinks, or the car pulls hard when braking. ### How do I check if my Hyundai Tucson has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Hyundai dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Hyundai Tucson warning lights - [Airbag (SRS) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/hyundai-tucson): 37 complaints - [Battery (charging system) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/battery/hyundai-tucson): 26 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/hyundai-tucson): 83 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/hyundai-tucson): 705 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/hyundai-tucson): 66 complaints - [Oil pressure warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/hyundai-tucson): 202 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/hyundai-tucson): 35 complaints - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/hyundai-tucson): 18 complaints ## ABS warning light on other models - [Ram 1500](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/ram-1500): 280 complaints - [Jeep Wrangler](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/jeep-wrangler): 180 complaints - [Chevrolet Silverado](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/chevrolet-silverado): 89 complaints - [Honda Accord](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/honda-accord): 72 complaints - [Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/jeep-grand-cherokee): 58 complaints - [Chevrolet Traverse](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/chevrolet-traverse): 53 complaints - [Hyundai Santa Fe](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/hyundai-santa-fe): 45 complaints - [Hyundai Sonata](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/hyundai-sonata): 42 complaints - [Toyota Prius](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/toyota-prius): 40 complaints - [GMC Sierra](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/gmc-sierra): 37 complaints ## Hyundai Tucson - [Hyundai Tucson specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/hyundai-tucson) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/hyundai-tucson Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.