2009 Hyundai Tucson: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 18 owner complaints on record; most reports concern air bags.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2013
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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”Owner report · Seat Belts · Mar 2025
“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”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Oct 2024
“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”Owner report · Structure · Oct 2022
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“Air bag light stays on. Hyundai dealership says that the light on means the air bags are disabled and the air bags would not deploy if the light is on. The dealership says I must have the diagnostic tests done which will cost me about $125.00 if this is a problem with a module that controls the air bag light I don't think the repair should cost me anything. This concerns me because of a safety issue for myself and others in my vehicle.”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2019
“Car losing power when water from rain splashes under and hits belt. Mech. Has confirmed splash shield is not big enough to cover belts. This is very dangerous and causing power steering and all to be lost. It does come back on. But have not been able to find a fix for issue. Have seen online I am not the only one, dealer is no help to me. Hoping this gets things started.”Owner report · Steering · Jun 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai tucson. While the vehicle was stationary, the clock spring on the air bag fractured without warning. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,000.”Owner report · Air Bags · Dec 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the cruise control malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the g4 sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer had not been notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai tucson. The contact stated that while parked, he noticed that the front driver's side tire was flat. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the technician stated that the stem valve on all four tires was corroded and would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000. The VIN was not available. *tr”Owner report · Wheels · Dec 2012
“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. It is aggravating when you are driving and the dash board lights go out. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai tucson. The contact stated when he started the engine, the electronic stability light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.”Owner report · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · Jun 2011
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
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.
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Is the 2009 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2009 Hyundai Tucson. The most complained-about area is air bags.
Does the 2009 Hyundai Tucson have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting:brake lights:switch. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.