Owners have filed 273 complaints
about the 2005 Hyundai Tucson with NHTSA between 2005 and 2023.
The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
Across this model's run it ranks 16 of 22 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 35
Against the median year of the Hyundai Tucson. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 66
12.8% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 54
32% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Body
720.0%
Automatic Transmission
617.1%
Engine
514.3%
Automatic (Asc)
411.4%
Sensor/Control Module
411.4%
Brake Lights
38.6%
Latch
38.6%
Cruise Control
38.6%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
167.8%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
146.9%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
199.3%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
3014.7%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
4321.1%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
2311.3%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
3215.7%
150,000+ miles
2713.2%
NHTSA crash tests
The agency crash-tested this model year itself. These are its own
photographs and star ratings.
These stars come from the pre-2011 crash test programme. NHTSA
rebuilt the programme for the 2011 model year and states that
ratings either side of that change are not comparable — so do
not read these against a 2011-or-newer car's stars.
Frontal crash test
Side barrier crash test
Photographs taken by NHTSA during its own New Car Assessment Program crash
tests of this model year. Public domain.
Configuration
Overall
Front
Side
Rollover
2005 Hyundai Tucson 4-DR w/SAB
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When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Mar 2005peak 13Nov 2023
NHTSA investigations into the 2005 Hyundai Tucson
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
PE09003Opened 14 Jan 2009Closed 24 Apr 2009ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILURE
BY LETTER DATED APRIL 15, 2009, HYUNDAI NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 09V122) TO REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCHES ON MANY OF ITS MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 VEHICLES.SEE RECALL 09V122 FOR A COMPLETE LIST. THE AGENCY OPENED ITS INVESTIGATION BASED ON FIVE COMPLAINTS OF STOP LAMP FAILURE ACROSS SEVERAL 2007 HYUNDAI MODELS. THE AGENCY ALSO RECEIVED EARLY WARNING (EWR) REPORTS ON THIS ISSUE.MOST OF THOSE FAILURES WERE TRACED TO THE IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE STOP LAMP SWITCH THAT CONTROLS STOP LAMP ILLUMINATION.A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH CAN CAUSE THE V...
Recalls on the 2005 Hyundai Tucson
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
09V280000
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 PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A DEFECTIVE STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFT OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
Risk: ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
09V122000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
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 VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A STOP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
Risk: ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
07V197000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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 FRONTAL OR NEAR FRONTAL CRASH, THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AIR BAG MAY NOT OCCUR.
Risk: THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER UNDER CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
06V445000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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, IS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL OR NEAR FRONTAL CRASH, DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AIR BAG MAY RESULT IN AN INSUFFICIENT MARGIN OF COMPLIANCE AS MEASURED BY THE TEST DUMMY USED IN THE NHTSA TEST.
Risk: THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER UNDER CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
05V342000
PARKING BRAKE
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE PARKING LEVER RATCHET PAWL WAS NOT PROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND MAY DAMAGE THE TEETH OF THE PARKING LEVER RATCHET. DAMAGED PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET TEETH MAY PREVENT THE PARKING BRAKE FROM ENGAGING OR MAY ALLOW THE PARKING BRAKE TO RELEASE AFTER IT HAS BEEN ENGAGED.
Risk: THE INABILITY TO ENGAGE OR THE INADVERTENT RELEASE OF THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER, MAY ALLOW YOUR VEHICLE TO ROLL WHILE IT IS PARKED AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH.
05V315000
PARKING BRAKE
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET PAWL WAS NOT PROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND MY DAMAGE THE TEETH OF THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET. DAMAGED PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET TEETH MAY PREVENT THE PARKING BRAKE FROM ENGAGING OR MAY ALLOW THE PARKING BRAKE TO RELEASE AFTER IT HAS BEEN ENGAGED.
Risk: THE INABILITY TO ENGAGE, OR THE INADVERTENT RELEASE OF, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER MAY ALLOW YOUR VEHICLE TO ROLL WHILE IT IS PARKED AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH.
05V177000
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP), THE YAW RATE SENSOR MAY BECOME TOO SENSITIVE AND MAY RECALIBRATE INACCURATELY. WHILE DRIVING THE ESP PROGRAM MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO REDUCE POWER AND MAY CAUSE A BRAKE AT ONE OF THE WHEELS TO BE INAPPROPRIATELY.
Risk: BRAKE APPLICATION CAUSED BY INADVERTENT ESP ACTIVATION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.
05V119000
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP), THE YAW RATE SENSOR MAY BECOME TOO SENSITIVE AND MAY RECALIBRATE INACCURATELY. WHILE DRIVING THE ESP PROGRAM MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO REDUCE POWER AND MAY CAUSE A BRAKE AT ONE OF THE WHEELS TO BE INAPPROPRIATELY.
Risk: BRAKE APPLICATION CAUSED BY INADVERTENT ESP ACTIVATION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 200912067,976 units in Canada
Lights And Instruments
On certain vehicles, the stop lamp switch may have been incorrectly installed during vehicle assembly. This could prevent proper brake lamp operation. Failure of the brake lamps to illuminate when the brakes are applied may result in the following road users being unaware of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury or death. A malfunction of the switch may also cause the brake lamps to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. Additionally, a faulty switch may affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock on automatic transmission-equipped vehicles so that the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of PARK position. It may also cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed. Correction: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch assembly.
Recall 200629327,123 units in Canada
Airbag
On certain vehicles, if a small statured adult driver, not wearing a seatbelt, is involved in a frontal or near frontal crash, deployment of the driver airbag may result in an insufficient margin of compliance as measured by the test dummy in the US Government fifth percentile female Out-Of-Position test. Canadian regulations in this area differ from those in the United States and thus Canadian vehicles are not out of compliance. However, in the interest of safety, Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting this campaign in order to improve the margin of compliance with CMVSS 208. Correction: Dealers will replace the driver airbag module.
Recall 20052062,750 units in Canada
Brakes
On certain vehicles, the parking brake lever ratchet pawl was not properly manufactured and may damage the teeth of the parking brake lever ratchet. Damaged parking brake lever ratchet teeth may prevent the parking brake from engaging or could allow it to release after being engaged. The inability to engage, or the inadvertent release of the parking brake lever may allow the vehicle to roll while it is parked, which may result in a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the parking brake lever assembly.
Recall 20050745,647 units in Canada
Other
On certain vehicles, while cornering under conditions where Electronic Stability Program (ESP) activation may not be needed, a sensitive ESP may cause the engine to reduce power and the brake at one of the wheels to be applied without brake pedal application by the driver. This may cause the vehicle to slow and may affect the path that the vehicle is traveling. Brake application caused by inadvertent ESP activation may result in a crash. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the ESP Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU).
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Flatwoods, KYFire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Caught on fire. Started under passager floor board. Burnt completely up
NHTSA complaint #11553467 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesBarrington, RICrash
SUSPENSION
REAR SUBFRAME IS ROTTED. MY 17 YEAR OLD WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, SHE LOST CONTROL, IT COULD HAVE BEEN TRAGIC.THE CAR HAS BEEN TOWED AND SITTING IN A PARKING LOT FOR 2 MONTHS AS I CAN NOT FIND THIS PART! MY MECHANIC SAID IT WAS A RECALL WITH THESE CARS.
NHTSA complaint #11339665 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesBarrington, RICrash
STRUCTURE
REAR SUBFRAME IS ROTTED. MY 17 YEAR OLD WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, SHE LOST CONTROL, IT COULD HAVE BEEN TRAGIC.THE CAR HAS BEEN TOWED AND SITTING IN A PARKING LOT FOR 2 MONTHS AS I CAN NOT FIND THIS PART! MY MECHANIC SAID IT WAS A RECALL WITH THESE CARS.
NHTSA complaint #11339665 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,942 milesWindsor Mill, MDCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE PRECEDING VEHICLE APPLIED THE BRAKES UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO REAR END THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT WRIST AND CHEST PAIN. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED VIA AMBULANCE TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE INJURIES TO THE OTHER DRIVER. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN AND WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,942.
NHTSA complaint #11255905 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hilton, NYCrash4 injured
AIR BAGS
ON 7-20-2011, I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH ON A RESIDENTIAL ROAD AROUND 1:30 P.M. A LARGE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME, PUT ON HIS LEFT BLINKER & STARTED TO STOP, I BRAKED BUT STILL REAR ENDED IT. MY AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE, JUST THE SEAT BELT WORKED. I CHIPPED A TOOTH ON THE STEERING WHEEL, GOT WHIPLASH IN MY NECK. ALSO MY RIGHT BREAST DEVELOPED A HEMATOMA WHICH GREW LARGER EVERY WEEK, IT WAS VERY PAINFUL, HAD TO HAVE TESTS TO FIND OUT WHAT THE LUMP IN BREAST WAS. THE HEMATOMA HAD TO BE DRAINED BY A DOCTOR W/ DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET ON 7-20-2011 @ 2:00 P.M. WHEN A LARGESUV PUT ON HIS BLINKER & STARTED TO STOP, I BRAKED BUT STILL REAR ENDED HIM. THE AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE,JUST THE SEAT BELT WORKED. I CHIPPED MY FRONT TOOTH ON THE STEERING WHEEL, GOT A HEMATOMA IN MY RIGHT BREAST(VERY PAINFUL) & WHIPLASH IN MY NECK. HAD TO GO FOR TESTS TO FIND OUT WHAT THE LUMP IN BREAST WAS. THEN DOCTOR HAD TO DRAIN IT VIA ULTRASOUND. WENT TO P.T. FOR APPROX. 8 MONTHS FOR BACK & NECK. TO DATE: HAD EMERGENCY SURGERY W/A CERVICAL FUSION( HAVE A PLATE & 4 SCREWS IN NECK), THEN BACK SURGERY IN LUMBAR AREA,(BONES IN SPINE PRESSING ON NERVES TO LEGS,PAINFUL TO WALK). MY CAR WAS TOTALED, THE SUV JUST HAD A BROKEN REAR WINDOW,I WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL FOR XRAYS TO MAKE SURE I DID NOT HAVE ANY FRACTURES. I BELIEVE THE AIR BAG SHOULD HAVE INFLATED, I AM 5'3", WEIGH 110 LBS. I HAVE THE INSURANCE FORMS& OTHER PAPERWORK RE:ACCIDENT. I NEED YOUR HELP,TOO MANY INJURIES THAT COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED BY THE AIRBAG.THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #10992623 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 184,000 milesOcala, FLFire
AIR BAGS
"TAKATA RECALL" ON APRIL 8TH APPROXIMATELY 6 O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING I WAS AWAKEN OUT OF MY SLEEP TO MY CAR ON FIRE IN MY YARD. I CALLED THE FIREFIGHTER DEPARTMENT THEY CAME OUT AND SAID IT WAS FROM BAD ELECTRICAL WIRES. MY CAR WAS IN MY FRONT YARD...I LAST DROVE IT THAT NIGHT TO PIZZA HUT
NHTSA complaint #10971886 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Flatwoods, KYFire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Caught on fire. Started under passager floor board. Burnt completely up
NHTSA complaint #11553467 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Harrington, DE
AIR BAGS
I acquired my vehicle as a used car. Although, to my knowledge my vehicle air bags have not deployed, the air bag light is illuminated on my dash panel and this issue is preventing me from obtaining an updated vehicle registration in my state of residence (Delaware). Since the year make and model are listed under the "recall" section of the NHTSA website, specifically for an airbag issue, I am requesting information regarding what nest-steps I nay take to have this problem repaired by Hyundai without any cost to me.
NHTSA complaint #11538428 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Harrington, DE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I acquired my vehicle as a used car. Although, to my knowledge my vehicle air bags have not deployed, the air bag light is illuminated on my dash panel and this issue is preventing me from obtaining an updated vehicle registration in my state of residence (Delaware). Since the year make and model are listed under the "recall" section of the NHTSA website, specifically for an airbag issue, I am requesting information regarding what nest-steps I nay take to have this problem repaired by Hyundai without any cost to me.
NHTSA complaint #11538428 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,880 milesMission Viejo, CA
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the front passenger side air bag wiring harness; however, the part was discontinued. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 75,880.
NHTSA complaint #11533224 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Glidden, IA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This car accelerates while unattended. Most likely due to an ECM malfunction and unable to properly respond/send signals to the motor. On 4 occasions, the car has accelerated, even if in park. It will go 25mph on its own and to stop I had to put it in neutral. I’ve seen that my car isn’t the only one experiencing this. Considering it’s an ECM issue there should be a recall because that is not a part you change during the life of a car.
NHTSA complaint #11505063 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Glidden, IA
ENGINE
This car accelerates while unattended. Most likely due to an ECM malfunction and unable to properly respond/send signals to the motor. On 4 occasions, the car has accelerated, even if in park. It will go 25mph on its own and to stop I had to put it in neutral. I’ve seen that my car isn’t the only one experiencing this. Considering it’s an ECM issue there should be a recall because that is not a part you change during the life of a car.
NHTSA complaint #11505063 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Chicago, IL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ESP off ligh comes on and off have to turn suv off to ture light off Had report it to nhtsa twice but no one replied 2/28/22 # 05V119000 2/14/22 #11454471
NHTSA complaint #11501574 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Chicago, IL
SUSPENSION
ESP off ligh comes on and off have to turn suv off to ture light off Had report it to nhtsa twice but no one replied 2/28/22 # 05V119000 2/14/22 #11454471
NHTSA complaint #11501574 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Chicago, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ESP off ligh comes on and off have to turn suv off to ture light off Had report it to nhtsa twice but no one replied 2/28/22 # 05V119000 2/14/22 #11454471
NHTSA complaint #11501574 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 105,000 milesScranton, PA
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving 65 MPH and attempting to accelerate, the RPM failed to raise, and the vehicle failed to respond. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
NHTSA complaint #11492859 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 105,000 milesScranton, PA
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving 65 MPH and attempting to accelerate, the RPM failed to raise, and the vehicle failed to respond. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
NHTSA complaint #11492859 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Chicago, IL
AIR BAGS
Air bag light on dashboard Esp light comes on and off
NHTSA complaint #11469714 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Chicago, IL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Air bag light on dashboard Esp light comes on and off
NHTSA complaint #11469714 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 109,000 milesWest Chicago, IL
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) warning light was illuminated. The contact parked on the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the warning light disappeared. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.
NHTSA complaint #11454471 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Loris, SC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Brake light no coming on when brake pedal is being push
NHTSA complaint #11447820 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 218,900 milesGlendale, AZ
POWER TRAIN
INITIAL ISSUES ON VEHICLE PRESENTED IN JANUARY 2021 WITH VARIOUS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CODES INCLUDING P0133. ALTHOUGH VEHICLE PASSED EMISSIONS IN 2020, VARIOUS CHECK ENGINE CODES FOR MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, OXYGEN SENSORS, MISFIRE FOR VARIOUS CYLINDERS. AFTER REPLACING INDICATED MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, OXYGEN SENSORS INDICATED VIA OBD II TOOL, BATTERY, ALTERNATOR (MORE THAN ONCE), BOTH FRONT CV BOOTS, HEAD GASKET SEALS FOR BOTH CYLINDER BANKS, MORE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ISSUES APPEAR ACCORDING TO THE VEHICLE. CURRENTLY ANOTHER CYLINDER MISFIRE CHECK ENGINE CODE HAS APPEARED AFTER ALL SPARK PLUGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH OEM RECOMMENDED BRAND REPLACEMENTS (NKG PRE-GAPPED SPARK PLUGS). THE MISFIRE CODE HAS CLEARED AT THIS TIME. THE CURRENT CHECK ENGINE CODE FROM THE OBD II TOOL IS ERROR CODE FOR DRIVE TRAIN DRIVEABILITY P0420 REGARDING CATALYST SYSTEM OPERATING BELOW THRESHOLD AT BANK 1. I HAVE UTILIZED LOCAL STORE CATALYTIC CLEANER LIQUIDS TO CLEAN THE SYSTEM, WHICH HAS NOT RESOLVED THIS ISSUE. ADDITIONALLY, BEGINNING IN JANUARY 2021, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE CLOSEST LOCAL DEALSHIP FOR A LARGE MAJORITY OF THESE REPAIRS INCLUDING A $150 DEALERSHIP FEE JUST TO HAVE THESE CODES REVIEWED AND ADDITIONAL FEES FOR THE LABOR TO ADDRESS FOR EACH ISSUE FOR EACH REPAIR.
NHTSA complaint #11415689 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 218,900 milesGlendale, AZ
ENGINE
INITIAL ISSUES ON VEHICLE PRESENTED IN JANUARY 2021 WITH VARIOUS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CODES INCLUDING P0133. ALTHOUGH VEHICLE PASSED EMISSIONS IN 2020, VARIOUS CHECK ENGINE CODES FOR MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, OXYGEN SENSORS, MISFIRE FOR VARIOUS CYLINDERS. AFTER REPLACING INDICATED MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, OXYGEN SENSORS INDICATED VIA OBD II TOOL, BATTERY, ALTERNATOR (MORE THAN ONCE), BOTH FRONT CV BOOTS, HEAD GASKET SEALS FOR BOTH CYLINDER BANKS, MORE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ISSUES APPEAR ACCORDING TO THE VEHICLE. CURRENTLY ANOTHER CYLINDER MISFIRE CHECK ENGINE CODE HAS APPEARED AFTER ALL SPARK PLUGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH OEM RECOMMENDED BRAND REPLACEMENTS (NKG PRE-GAPPED SPARK PLUGS). THE MISFIRE CODE HAS CLEARED AT THIS TIME. THE CURRENT CHECK ENGINE CODE FROM THE OBD II TOOL IS ERROR CODE FOR DRIVE TRAIN DRIVEABILITY P0420 REGARDING CATALYST SYSTEM OPERATING BELOW THRESHOLD AT BANK 1. I HAVE UTILIZED LOCAL STORE CATALYTIC CLEANER LIQUIDS TO CLEAN THE SYSTEM, WHICH HAS NOT RESOLVED THIS ISSUE. ADDITIONALLY, BEGINNING IN JANUARY 2021, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE CLOSEST LOCAL DEALSHIP FOR A LARGE MAJORITY OF THESE REPAIRS INCLUDING A $150 DEALERSHIP FEE JUST TO HAVE THESE CODES REVIEWED AND ADDITIONAL FEES FOR THE LABOR TO ADDRESS FOR EACH ISSUE FOR EACH REPAIR.
NHTSA complaint #11415689 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 123,000 milesJohnstown, PA
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY START. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE NOX, PURGE VALVE, FUEL TRIM AND CAMSHAFT SENSORS WERE FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE SENSORS WERE REPLACED HOWEVER, TEN DAYS LATER THE FAILURE RECURRED. LAUREL HYUNDAI LOCATED AT 998 EISENHOWER BLVD, JOHNSTOWN, PA 15904 WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000.
NHTSA complaint #11413242 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesNixa, MO
POWER TRAIN
VEHICLE WILL START MOVING IF ON AN INCLINE WHILE IN PARK. DEALER HAS ADJUSTED SHIFTER CABLE SEVERAL TIMES AND KEEPS RETURNING TO THE BEING ABLE TO PUSH THE CAR WHILE IN PARK CONDITION 9-12 MONTHS LATER. THEIR APPEARS TO BE NO FIX.
NHTSA complaint #11408471 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Chicago, IL
AIR BAGS
DRIVER AIR BAG LIGHT STAY ON WILL NOT TURN OFF HEAD LIGHT SLIVER MELTED
NHTSA complaint #11389855 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Chicago, IL
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
DRIVER AIR BAG LIGHT STAY ON WILL NOT TURN OFF HEAD LIGHT SLIVER MELTED
NHTSA complaint #11389855 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 161,000 milesWalworth, NY
SUSPENSION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO VISION HYUNDAI WEBSTER (755 RIDGE RD, WEBSTER, NY 14580, (585) 787-2111) FOR AN UNKNOWN NHTSA CAMPAIGN FOR CORROSION ON THE REAR SUBFRAME. THE DEALER TOOK PHOTOS TO SUBMIT TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR REPAIR APPROVAL. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS AN 80% CHANCE THAT THE SUBFRAME COULD FRACTURE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD BE UNDRIVABLE. THE DEALER OFFERED NO GUARANTEES THAT ANOTHER VEHICLE WOULD BE PROVIDED FOR THE CONTACT IF THE SUBFRAME WAS FRACTURED BEYOND REPAIR AND WOULD CHARGE THE CONTACT FOR FURTHER REPAIRS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS ASSIGNED A CASE NUMBER AND CASE MANAGER. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT CALLED BACK AND THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY UNREPAIRED AT THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND THE DEALER REFUSED TO PROVIDE A LOANER VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 161,000.
NHTSA complaint #11350928 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesBarrington, RICrash
SUSPENSION
REAR SUBFRAME IS ROTTED. MY 17 YEAR OLD WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, SHE LOST CONTROL, IT COULD HAVE BEEN TRAGIC.THE CAR HAS BEEN TOWED AND SITTING IN A PARKING LOT FOR 2 MONTHS AS I CAN NOT FIND THIS PART! MY MECHANIC SAID IT WAS A RECALL WITH THESE CARS.
NHTSA complaint #11339665 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesBarrington, RICrash
STRUCTURE
REAR SUBFRAME IS ROTTED. MY 17 YEAR OLD WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, SHE LOST CONTROL, IT COULD HAVE BEEN TRAGIC.THE CAR HAS BEEN TOWED AND SITTING IN A PARKING LOT FOR 2 MONTHS AS I CAN NOT FIND THIS PART! MY MECHANIC SAID IT WAS A RECALL WITH THESE CARS.
NHTSA complaint #11339665 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 115,000 milesJackson, NJ
SUSPENSION
FRONT RIGHT CONTROL ARM BROKE WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT AT 40 MPH, CAR SWERVED OFF THE ROAD. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED. MECHANIC STATED IT BROKE DUE TO RUST AND ROT. BOTH FRONT CONTROL ARMS WERE REPLACED. CAR HAS 115K MILES. OTHER COMPLAINTS FOUND FOR SAME ISSUE. APPEARS TO BE NO RECALL FOR THIS. IF TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY AT HIGHER SPEEDS, IT COULD OF BEEN A MUCH WORSE ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #11328455 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
