2009 Hyundai Tucson
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2009 Hyundai Tucson. Newest first.
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
Owner complaints
18 complaints3 involved a crash2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags
my air bag light came on and I took it to a dealer and they said they repaired it by replacing a seat belt , a couple months later my car was in a hit and run and my front end was badly damaged and my air bags never deployed. they fixed my car and I got it back with the air bags light on again…
my air bag light came on and I took it to a dealer and they said they repaired it by replacing a seat belt , a couple months later my car was in a hit and run and my front end was badly damaged and my air bags never deployed. they fixed my car and I got it back with the air bags light on again, took it back to the same dealer, they had the car and say they can't fix it, they said they looked around the country and can't find any replacement parts, they say there is no way to repair my car. My car is unsafe to drive and they say it can't be fixed and I did everything I was supposed to do with the car, took got care of it and its got low mileage for the year and now i'm being told it's out of warranty and it's my problem not the dealers or hyundia's. i'm now on SSd and can't afford a $300-500 a month payment and requested a buy back do to faulty equipment and repair and now a year later i'm still waiting to get a yes or no, my car is not safe and i'm out of luck with my car, the repair didn't work when needed, someone should be responsable for repair or equipment liability to help me find something safe to drive not all on me.
- Air bags · Seat belts
my air bag light is on again , my front end was hit bad and they air bags didn't deploy and after the car was fixed the light is always on again, Hyundia can't fix it or find parts to replace it
- Fuel/propulsion system
Received 24T013 By email regarding car tires. And also a underbody body rust. From Thh8s agency. The car was brought into dealership. On Oct 2024 was told by a custom service rep that it was to bad off and a control arm was being order and in 3 days l would Received a call. Randy called in November…
Received 24T013 By email regarding car tires. And also a underbody body rust. From Thh8s agency. The car was brought into dealership. On Oct 2024 was told by a custom service rep that it was to bad off and a control arm was being order and in 3 days l would Received a call. Randy called in November 18. Stated the manufacturer denied the calm due to the year of the car and the miles And l would received a email never received a denied email
- Structure › Frame and members · Suspension
I had taken my car in to the dealership for oil change i was told by the mechanic not to drive my car unless it was absolulute necessary my whole undercarriage has rusted out i am unable to find out if there was ever a recall on this matter but dont understand why this has not been brought to…
I had taken my car in to the dealership for oil change i was told by the mechanic not to drive my car unless it was absolulute necessary my whole undercarriage has rusted out i am unable to find out if there was ever a recall on this matter but dont understand why this has not been brought to my attention before this last oil change i am a retiree living on a budget and this has been so hard on me i can not afford a new car
- Air bags
Air bag light stays on. Hyundai dealership says that the light on means the air bags are disabled and the air bags would not deploy if the light IS on. The dealership says I must have the diagnostic tests done which will cost me about $125.00 if this IS a problem with a module that controls the air…
Air bag light stays on. Hyundai dealership says that the light on means the air bags are disabled and the air bags would not deploy if the light IS on. The dealership says I must have the diagnostic tests done which will cost me about $125.00 if this IS a problem with a module that controls the air bag light I don't think the repair should cost me anything. This concerns me because of a safety issue for myself and others in my vehicle.
- Engine · Steering
Car losing power when water from rain splashes under and hits belt. Mech. Has confirmed splash shield IS not big enough to cover belts. This IS very dangerous and causing power steering and all to be lost. It does come back on. But have not been able to find a fix for issue. Have seen online I am not the only one, dealer IS no help to me. Hoping this gets things started.
- Air bags
My airbag strap came undone they said it was to tight. Had to be done when the car was produced. I have no airbag at this time. Happy hyundai wants me to pay to have it fixed. But its a car defect. I have called corp. Talked to [xxx] 2 weeks ago no response .i also called the nhtsa talked to [xxx]…
My airbag strap came undone they said it was to tight. Had to be done when the car was produced. I have no airbag at this time. Happy hyundai wants me to pay to have it fixed. But its a car defect. I have called corp. Talked to [xxx] 2 weeks ago no response .i also called the nhtsa talked to [xxx] my complaint number IS 10936608 please help me.i have been giving the run around way to long. With gratitude [xxx] I came to illinois for the holidays 2 months I cant leave to go back to florida because its unsafe for me to drive that's where my home IS I'm staying at my daughters. I'm 68 years old and I have doctors appts. I have had to canc. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai tucson. While the vehicle was stationary, the clock spring on the air bag fractured without warning. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,000.
- Unknown or other
While driving in motion or in idle, car engages in unintended acceleration. This IS a dangerous issue because the driver may not be aware of the sudden acceleration and may not be able to control the vehicle going forward or backward (depending on the position of gear.) sudden acceleration happens…
While driving in motion or in idle, car engages in unintended acceleration. This IS a dangerous issue because the driver may not be aware of the sudden acceleration and may not be able to control the vehicle going forward or backward (depending on the position of gear.) sudden acceleration happens even when driver's foot IS pressing against break pedal. Dangerous situations include turning on the car for the first time during the day to drive out of the garage in rear motion. In this situation it IS common that the car moves abruptly backwards and accelerates down the driveway ramp and towards the sidewalk and street. If there are people walking by the driveway or sidewalk, or cars approaching the sidewalk, they may be hit. As driver may not be able to control the descent of the car out of the garage ramp. Another very dangerous situation involving people potentially being hurt or even killed includes car stopped at a traffic light in idle, while people are crossing the street in front of the car. It has already happened that the car suddenly accelerated and moved forward while a person was right in front of the car, crossing the street. That person was almost hit. While there was not any potential physical harm, I (the driver) and the person crossing the street were very upset due to the imminent danger. I have already taken the car twice to the repair shop to look at this problem, but despite completing two major services (costing me almost a thousand dollars), they haven't figured out what IS causing the acceleration and how to fix. I plead this case here hoping that the nhtsa will force hyundai to issue a safety recall urgently.
- Seat belts
TL* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai tuscan. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the seat belt assembly failed and interfered with the air bags. The air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the seat belt assembly…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai tuscan. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the seat belt assembly failed and interfered with the air bags. The air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the seat belt assembly needed to be repaired. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufactured had been notified of the problem. The failure mileage was 70,000. Mailed 01/28/15*lj
- Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the cruise control malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the G4 sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The…
TL* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the cruise control malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the G4 sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer had not been notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
- Electronic stability control (esc)
TL* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai tucson. The contact stated when he started the engine, the electronic stability light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.
- Tires · Wheels
TL* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai tucson. The contact stated that while parked, he noticed that the front driver's side tire was flat. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the technician stated that the stem valve on all four tires was corroded and would have to be replaced. The…
TL* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai tucson. The contact stated that while parked, he noticed that the front driver's side tire was flat. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the technician stated that the stem valve on all four tires was corroded and would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000. The vin was not available. *tr
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting
I was driving at night and the dash board lights flashed off and about a minute later they came back on. I don't drive at night that much. About 6 months later it did it again. About 1 year later it did it again. It IS aggravating when you are driving and the dash board lights go out. *tr
- Electrical system
I have a 2009 hyundai tucson. The horn operates most of the time, but not always. It may be temperature related. I have taken it to the dealer five times, but they say they can't find anything wrong. I think this IS dangerous if I need to use the horn. The dealer did change the clock spring but the horn still fails to blow when activated on occasion (mostly when it IS cold, rather than warm.) *tr
- Air bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 hyundai tucson. While driving 41 mph, another vehicle travelling 52 mph drove over the center lane crashed head-on with the contact's vehicle; however, none of the air bags deployed. The contact was injured and taken to the hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle…
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 hyundai tucson. While driving 41 mph, another vehicle travelling 52 mph drove over the center lane crashed head-on with the contact's vehicle; however, none of the air bags deployed. The contact was injured and taken to the hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle was totaled. The contact had not called the manufacturer at the time of the complaint. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000.
- Vehicle speed control
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 hyundai tucson. The contact was driving approximately 15 mph. While depressing the brake an unintended acceleration occurred without warning. Immediately, extreme bodily force was required to depress the brake pedal until the vehicle came to a stop. The failure occurred…
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 hyundai tucson. The contact was driving approximately 15 mph. While depressing the brake an unintended acceleration occurred without warning. Immediately, extreme bodily force was required to depress the brake pedal until the vehicle came to a stop. The failure occurred at any speed under 15 mph. The identical failure occurred on three separate occasions. The contact has been unsuccessful in reaching the manufacturer and an authorized dealer. The failure and current mileages were 1,199.
- Structure · Visibility
There IS a leak in the filler necks of the hyundai tucson SE model I just purchased. the dealer said this was how the windshield washer plastic container was made. the windshield washer fluid leaks out onto the garage floor when filled to the top of the filler neck. *tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10251285This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming partially separated on the inner side of the wiper blade, which could lead to poor wiping performance and/or possible scratching of the windshield glass. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to properly remove the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all new wiper blades.
- 10247189This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
- 10235566Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can become clouded under the PPF. These spots are the result of moisture trapped between the PPF and the paint.
- 10230904This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes or during normal driving operation.
- 10217258Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased before retail sale. This limit is the lesser of 1.5% of GVWR or 100 pounds. If the total added weight exceeds the lesser of the limit, a label must be added to the driver-side B-pillar within 25mm (1 inch) of the original tire placard.
- 10217251Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement.
- 10196546Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicles owners manual. Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or other drivability conditions. Use of other DCT and IVT gear oil may result in reduced durability. Hyundai does not approve the use of any aftermarket ATF or gear oil additives.
- 10190044This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps.
- 10190038This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
- 10189989This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
- 10183963This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
- 10183960This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the Tire Balance Data Sheet must be fully completed including imbalance and Road Force Variation (RFV) data. The Data Sheet can be found at the end of this bulletin.
- 10178175This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes, or during normal driving operation.
- 10176182This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
- 10176178This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using recommended safe chemical products.
- 10174808This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.
- 10174807The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
- 10173546This bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using certain safe chemical products.
- 10172142This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for all models and model years.
- 10170883This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection conditions. 3. This bulletin provides physical differences between the USB 2.0 port and USB 3.0 port.
- 10169370The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects vehicles within the blind spot zone and gives off an alarm (visual and audible). The two magnetic radar sensors provide these functions for BSD/BCW: ? Senses other vehicles in the BSD/BCW zone and turns on the BSD/BCW warning lamp for the driver. The warning lamp starts blinking, along with an audible sound, when the driver turns on the turn signal lamp to enter the lane where another vehicle is driving.
- 10167253This bulletin provides instruction detailing the proper methodology for scanning and uploading captured GDS data files to the Techline Repository. Compliance with this bulletin ensures that the GDS data files are correctly transferred and matched with a Techline Case number.
- 10160098This bulletin provides the procedure to write the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) during the replacement of the Engine Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Once the VIN has been programmed to the ECM/PCM, it cannot be removed or overwritten.
- 10110915In some areas, a vehicle's underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road salt usage. As a precautionary measure, cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of underbody components, and an undercoating spray is applied to the bottom exterior surfaces of specified underbody components. This bulletin describes the procedure to perform this preventative service on certain Tucson (JM) vehicles.
- 10082725This bulletin provides information on components, attributes, and precautions of the 7-speed dry-type dual clutch transmission (dct).
- 10082455"The pcm or tcm contains logic to adjust solenoid duty and line pressure as needed to compensate for normal clutch wear over the life of the transaxle. This bulletin provides the procedures necessary to reset (erase) and relearn the pcm/tcm adaptive values. After the following repairs have been completed, the pcm/tcm adaptive values must be reset in order to provide optimum shift quality. If the procedure IS not performed, the transmission may experience a shift flare or harsh shift. H replace automatic transaxle or pcm/tcm h reprogram or exchange a pcm/tcm from another vehicle"
- 10066755Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10061035Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10059677Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10055865Cavity wax preventative procedure to apply to front and rear under body.
- 10040953Hyundai: 2007-2009 tucson. Ecm software update.
- 10034204Hyundai: label requirements for vehicle loading to comply with fmvss 110. Effective 6/2/08, fmvss 110 (fmvss 110) sets a threshold for correcting load capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased before retail sale. All models included after 6/2/08.
- 10032908Hyundai: ata solenoid diagnostic trouble codes p0740, p0741, p0742, p0743, p0746, p0748, p0750, p0755, p0760, p0765, p0770. Incorrect operation of the transaxle solenoids may result in the following symptoms-check engine light illuminated; transaxle held in 3RD gear fail safe.
- 10030984Hyundai: automatic transaxle range switch diagnostic trouble codes p0705 (range switch signal problems), p0707 (range switch open circuit), and p0708 (range switch short circuit or multiple inputs). An improperly adjusted or improperly operating range switch may result in the above mentioned conditions. Malfunction indicator light (mil) illuminated; impossible engine start in p or n.
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