# Hyundai Tucson traction control light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 18 - **Most complaints:** 2016 (6) - **Related recalls:** 2 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the traction control light on the Hyundai Tucson (2015-2026 models), most for the **2016** model year (6). There are **2 recalls** for related parts; check yours by VIN. Drive to a shop this week: Yes, a car with a steady traction control light is safe to drive with extra care, since your normal brakes and steering still work. ## Hyundai Tucson traction control light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the traction control light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2015 | 1 | 229 | 0% | | 2016 | 6 | 1626 | 0% | | 2017 | 4 | 1096 | 0% | | 2018 | 2 | 398 | 1% | | 2021 | 2 | 80 | 3% | | 2022 | 1 | 502 | 0% | | 2023 | 1 | 171 | 1% | | 2025 | 1 | 449 | 0% | 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 traction control 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 - "When the vehicle was started the SRS light remained illuminated and when driving the vehicle over 40 MPH the abs, traction control, collision avoidance, and start-stop lights on the instrument cluster come on and remained on. The adaptive cruise control, nor the button for the start-stop deactivation work. The..." -- owner of a 2023 Hyundai Tucson, complaint filed 2023 - "Simultaneous warnings illuminated: Electronic Parking Brake, ESC, Forward Collision Avoidance, Blind Spot Detection, and hybrid system, with "Check Hybrid System" displayed. No crash or injury occurred, but loss of propulsion during a highway merge created serious collision risk. This is a recurring defect..." -- owner of a 2022 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 traction control light means A flashing traction control light is normal: it means the system is cutting power or braking a wheel to stop it from spinning on a slippery surface. A light that stays on means traction or stability control is turned off or has a fault, often a wheel speed sensor that also triggers the ABS light. The car drives normally, but it is easier to skid. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **System switched off** (common) 2. **Failed wheel speed sensor** (common) 3. **Engine fault disabling the system** (common) 4. **Steering angle sensor needs calibration** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [Traction control light](/warning-lights/traction-control). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Hyundai Tucson traction control 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 traction control light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2016, 2017 and 2018 Tucson model years have the most complaints mentioning the traction control light, with 6 for 2016. 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 traction control light on? Drive to a shop this week. Yes, a car with a steady traction control light is safe to drive with extra care, since your normal brakes and steering still work. Slow down in rain, snow or ice, and get it checked soon if the ABS or red brake light is also on. ### 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 - [ABS warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/hyundai-tucson): 25 complaints - [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 on other models - [Ram 1500](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/ram-1500): 372 complaints - [Chevrolet Silverado](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/chevrolet-silverado): 337 complaints - [Jeep Wrangler](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/jeep-wrangler): 247 complaints - [GMC Sierra](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/gmc-sierra): 180 complaints - [Chevrolet Traverse](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/chevrolet-traverse): 133 complaints - [Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/jeep-grand-cherokee): 132 complaints - [Chevrolet Colorado](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/chevrolet-colorado): 128 complaints - [Chevrolet Malibu](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/chevrolet-malibu): 110 complaints - [Jeep Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/jeep-cherokee): 92 complaints - [Ford Explorer](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/ford-explorer): 81 complaints ## Hyundai Tucson - [Hyundai Tucson specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/hyundai-tucson) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/hyundai-tucson Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.