2011 HYUNDAI TUCSON — Owner-Reported Problems

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-08-22 120 complaints · 5 recalls
Most-reported system: ENGINE (37 complaints · 30.8%)
Safety signals:
  • Crashes 4
  • Fires 3
  • Injuries 7
  • Deaths 0
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Component Problem Distribution

Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)

Component Problem Distribution ENGINE appears in 37 of 120 owner complaints (30.8%) in this vehicle snapshot. ENGINE: 37 complaints, 30.8% of reports ENGINE 37 · 30.8% · 1 crash reports SERVICE BRAKES: 25 complaints, 20.8% of reports SERVICE BRAKES 25 · 20.8% POWER TRAIN: 16 complaints, 13.3% of reports POWER TRAIN 16 · 13.3% ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 4 complaints, 3.3% of reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4 · 3.3% · 1 fire reports SUSPENSION: 3 complaints, 2.5% of reports SUSPENSION 3 · 2.5% VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: 3 complaints, 2.5% of reports VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 3 · 2.5% VISIBILITY: 3 complaints, 2.5% of reports VISIBILITY 3 · 2.5% · 1 crash reports STRUCTURE: 2 complaints, 1.7% of reports STRUCTURE 2 · 1.7% AIR BAGS: 1 complaints, 0.8% of reports AIR BAGS 1 · 0.8% · 1 crash reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 50 complaints, 41.7% of reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER 50 · 41.7% · 1 crash reports 2 fire reports 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.

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System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
ENGINE 37 30.8% 1 crashes · 0 fires
SERVICE BRAKES 25 20.8% 0 crashes · 0 fires
POWER TRAIN 16 13.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4 3.3% 0 crashes · 1 fires
SUSPENSION 3 2.5% 0 crashes · 0 fires
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 3 2.5% 0 crashes · 0 fires
VISIBILITY 3 2.5% 1 crashes · 0 fires
STRUCTURE 2 1.7% 0 crashes · 0 fires
AIR BAGS 1 0.8% 1 crashes · 0 fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 50 41.7% 1 crashes · 2 fires
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Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

Problem & Recall Timeline Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Jul 2010; the first recall shown was reported in Apr 2013. 2010-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2011-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2011-Q2: 3 owner reports 3 2011-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2012-Q3: 5 owner reports 5 2013-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2013-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2013-Q3: 4 owner reports 4 2013-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2014-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2014-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2015-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2015-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2016-Q1: 4 owner reports 4 2016-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2016-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2016-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2017-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2017-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2018-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2018-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2018-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2018-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2019-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2019-Q2: 18 owner reports 18 2019-Q3: 4 owner reports 4 2019-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2020-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2020-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2020-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2021-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2021-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2021-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2021-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2022-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2022-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2022-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2023-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2023-Q4: 11 owner reports 11 2024-Q1: 9 owner reports 9 2024-Q2: 6 owner reports 6 2024-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2024-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2025-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2025-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2026-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2026-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 Owner reports Jul 2010 Apr 2026 Recall campaign 13V113000 ◆ Recall campaign 13V113000 Recall campaign 14V245000 ◆ Recall campaign 14V245000 Recall campaign 16V057000 ◆ Recall campaign 16V057000 Recall campaign 19V063000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V063000 Recall campaign 23V651000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V651000 Investigation DP22003 ● Investigation DP22003 Investigation AQ23002 ● Investigation AQ23002
  • Campaign 16V057000 was reported 1,543 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 19V063000 was reported 3,051 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 23V651000 was reported 4,600 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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Date Record type Count Record identifier
2010-Q3 Owner reports 1
2011-Q1 Owner reports 3
2011-Q2 Owner reports 3
2011-Q4 Owner reports 1
2012-Q3 Owner reports 5
2013-Q1 Owner reports 1
2013-Q2 Owner reports 2
2013-Q3 Owner reports 4
2013-Q4 Owner reports 2
2014-Q3 Owner reports 1
2014-Q4 Owner reports 2
2015-Q1 Owner reports 1
2015-Q4 Owner reports 1
2016-Q1 Owner reports 4
2016-Q2 Owner reports 1
2016-Q3 Owner reports 1
2016-Q4 Owner reports 1
2017-Q3 Owner reports 1
2017-Q4 Owner reports 2
2018-Q1 Owner reports 1
2018-Q2 Owner reports 1
2018-Q3 Owner reports 3
2018-Q4 Owner reports 1
2019-Q1 Owner reports 1
2019-Q2 Owner reports 18
2019-Q3 Owner reports 4
2019-Q4 Owner reports 2
2020-Q1 Owner reports 2
2020-Q2 Owner reports 2
2020-Q3 Owner reports 1
2021-Q1 Owner reports 1
2021-Q2 Owner reports 1
2021-Q3 Owner reports 2
2021-Q4 Owner reports 1
2022-Q1 Owner reports 3
2022-Q2 Owner reports 2
2022-Q3 Owner reports 2
2023-Q3 Owner reports 1
2023-Q4 Owner reports 11
2024-Q1 Owner reports 9
2024-Q2 Owner reports 6
2024-Q3 Owner reports 2
2024-Q4 Owner reports 1
2025-Q1 Owner reports 2
2025-Q2 Owner reports 1
2026-Q1 Owner reports 1
2026-Q2 Owner reports 1
Recall campaign 1 13V113000
Recall campaign 1 14V245000
Recall campaign 1 16V057000
Recall campaign 1 19V063000
Recall campaign 1 23V651000
Defect investigation 1 DP22003
Defect investigation 1 AQ23002
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Safety Recalls (5)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

  1. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 13V113000

    Report date
    Component:
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    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.
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  2. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 14V245000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    An air bag assembly that is not properly mounted may result in an increased risk of injury to the driver in the event of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts that secure the driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 118.
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  3. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 16V057000

    Report date
    Component:
    POWER TRAIN
    Consequence:
    If enough transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission may not function properly and the vehicle may stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission fluid cooler hose, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 25, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 139.
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  4. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 19V063000

    Report date
    Component:
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    Consequence:
    A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Hyundai has notified owners, and dealers will inspect for an oil pan leak, replacing it if necessary, and install an updated oil pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 181.
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  5. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V651000

    Report date
    Component:
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    Consequence:
    An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
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Complaint Narrative Explorer

Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records

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Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
55% city45% highway
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Adjacent Model Years

Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

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Methodology & Data Integrity

Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.

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