2006 Hyundai Tucson

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2006 Hyundai Tucson
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:52:47.471Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2006: 135 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2005	185
2006	135
2007	65
2008	43
2009	18
2010	58
2011	124
2012	255
2013	266
2014	201
2015	226
2016	1617
2017	1084
2018	394
2019	377
2020	175
2021	78
2022	379
2023	132
2024	94
2025	278
2026	59

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

AIR BAGS 28%

28% of complaints: air bags — 38 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing inflator module and frontal.

CRASH INJURY

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I WAS DRIVING IN TRAFFIC ON A TWO LANE ROAD. I HEARD A LOAD BANG AND MY CAR BEGAN TO SPEED UP. I TRIED BRAKING BUT I COULD NOT SLOW OR STOP THE CAR. WITH TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF ME I PULLED INTO THE LEFT LANE NOT SEEING ANY ONCOMING TRAFFIC.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121210

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI TUSCON. WHILE DRIVING 5-10 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE FRONT AND BACK DRIVE'SR SIDE DOORS. THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. THERE WERE A TOTAL OF FOUR OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE AND ALL WERE BELTED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070327

MY 2006 TUSCON (6 MONTHS OLD) WAS STRUCK IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE BETWEEN THE DRIVER AND REAR SEATS BY A 2002 CADILLAC. THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS CITED FOR FAILURE TO YIELD AND TRAVELING AT AN ESTIMATED 35-40 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20061115

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: electrical system — 16 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR CAUGHT ON FIRE

NHTSA ODI report, 20180421

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SERVICE BRAKES 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

SUSPENSION 10%

10% of complaints: suspension — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rear.

CRASH

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Rear cross member frame broke in 2 spots due to rust. Iâve searched this and found numerous vehicles with same problem contacted dealer and they said they canât do anything about it. What steps should I take.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240220

At first brakes were making noise so I went to replace them after getting parts and I noticed that the brake pedal went to the floor I was able to get it on concrete pad but when I jacked it up I say big chunks of rust falling when I looked under...

NHTSA ODI report, 20240313

Also filed under STRUCTURE

STEERING 10%

10% of complaints: steering — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing column and tie rod assembly.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20070129 — air bags

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DURING STATIC AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT TESTING CONDUCTED BY NHTSA USING FIFTH PERCENTILE FEMALE DUMMIES INDICATED IF A SMALL STATURED ADULT DRIVER, NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 29, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED THROUGH SIX MAILINGS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Campaign 06V445000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070906 — air bags

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, STATIC AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT TESTING CONDUCTED BY NHTSA USING FIFTH PERCENTILE FEMALE DUMMIES INDICATED THAT A SMALL STATURE ADULT DRIVER NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT AND INVOLVED IN A FR

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE WITH ONE THAT IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE AN INCREASED MARGIN OF COMPLIANCE FOR LOW RISK DEPLOYMENT FOR SMALL STATURE ADULTS WHO ARE NOT PROPERLY WEARING THE

Campaign 07V197000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20090114 — PE (closed 20090424)

STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILURE

R 20090629 — exterior lighting

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 532,633 MY 2006-2007 ACCENT, ENTOURAGE, SONATA, MY 2007 AZERA, ELANTRA AND SANTA FE, MY 2005-2007 TUCSON AND MY 2007-2008 VERACRUZ VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Campaign 09V122000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090902 — exterior lighting

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,011 MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ELANTRA, TUCSON, SONATA, AZERA AND ACCENT VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE P

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-787-999-4310.

Campaign 09V280000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20130422 — exterior lighting

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, 2008-2

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 13V113000 — check if this car was fixed