2006 Hyundai Tucson
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.
- Complaints
- 135
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2006
Opened by NHTSA
28% of complaints
Complaints per year
2006: 135 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 2005 | 185 |
| 2006 | 135 |
| 2007 | 65 |
| 2008 | 43 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 58 |
| 2011 | 124 |
| 2012 | 255 |
| 2013 | 266 |
| 2014 | 202 |
| 2015 | 229 |
| 2016 | 1,626 |
| 2017 | 1,092 |
| 2018 | 398 |
| 2019 | 383 |
| 2020 | 177 |
| 2021 | 80 |
| 2022 | 384 |
| 2023 | 136 |
| 2024 | 98 |
| 2025 | 292 |
| 2026 | 65 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
28% · 38 reportsMost commonly citing inflator module and frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2012-12-10
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, 2007-03-27
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, 2006-11-15
Electrical system
12% · 16 reportsShow complaint excerpts
My driver side door caught on fire
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-21
Service brakes
11% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Suspension
10% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing rear.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2024-02-20
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, 2024-03-13
Also filed under Structure
Steering
10% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing column and tie rod assembly.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2007-01-29Air bags06V445000 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…
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.
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2007-09-06Air bags07V197000 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…
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…
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2009-01-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-04-24 Stop lamp switch failure
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2009-06-29Exterior lighting09V122000 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…
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.
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2009-09-02Exterior lighting09V280000 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…
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.
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2013-04-22Exterior lighting13V113000 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…
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…
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Hyundai Tucson — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 38 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 15 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06V445000 · Air bags
- Recall 07V197000 · Air bags
- Recall 09V122000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09V280000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 13V113000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2006 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Hyundai Tucson is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Hyundai Tucson?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Hyundai Tucson have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.