2009 Hyundai Tucson
Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 18
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2009
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2009: 18 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 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
Only 18 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
6 of 18 total reports mention: air bags.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-03-23
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…
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-02-16
Also filed under Seat belts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-04-08
Vehicle speed control
2 of 18 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Seat belts
2 of 18 total reports mention: seat belts.
Electrical system
2 of 18 total reports mention: electrical system.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-12
Also filed under Exterior lighting
Structure
2 of 18 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing frame and members.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-04-15
Also filed under Visibility
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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
2009 Hyundai Tucson — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V113000 · Exterior lighting
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2009 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Hyundai Tucson?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Hyundai Tucson have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.