2009 HYUNDAI TUCSON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
23
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 HYUNDAI TUCSON
The 2009 HYUNDAI TUCSON has received a total of 23 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (5 complaints), Electrical System (2 complaints), and Seat Belts (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 HYUNDAI TUCSON
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 HYUNDAI TUCSON, potentially affecting up to 1,712,336 vehicles.
Recall 13V113000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 1,712,336 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe,...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 HYUNDAI TUCSON
23 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 HYUNDAI TUCSON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
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
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
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
Safety Rating for the 2009 HYUNDAI TUCSON
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 HYUNDAI TUCSON in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 HYUNDAI TUCSON
Hyundai Motor America has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2009 HYUNDAI TUCSON. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
5NP-H6A7M-03 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
In 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...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 HYUNDAI TUCSON
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HYUNDAI TUCSON
- 2004 HYUNDAI TUCSON — 0 complaints
- 2005 HYUNDAI TUCSON — 273 complaints
- 2006 HYUNDAI TUCSON — 202 complaints
- 2007 HYUNDAI TUCSON — 85 complaints
- 2008 HYUNDAI TUCSON — 66 complaints
- 2009 HYUNDAI TUCSON (current)
- 2010 HYUNDAI TUCSON — 78 complaints
- 2011 HYUNDAI TUCSON — 173 complaints
- 2012 HYUNDAI TUCSON — 313 complaints
- 2013 HYUNDAI TUCSON — 313 complaints
- 2014 HYUNDAI TUCSON — 236 complaints
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