2009 Hyundai TUCSON problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
18 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
29,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2009 model year. Data snapshot: . 13 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 18 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 5.6% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 5.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
Air Bags: 6; Electrical System: 2; Seat Belts: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1; Engine: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 5 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2009: 1; 2010: 3; 2012: 1; 2013: 2; 2014: 2; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2019: 2; 2022: 1; 2024: 1; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10319039 · 2010-03-11 (March 11, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. IMMEDIATELY, EXTREME BODILY FORCE WAS REQUIRED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL UNTIL THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT ANY SPEED UNDER 15 MPH. THE IDENTICAL FAILURE OCCURRED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL IN REACHING THE MANUFACTURER AND AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 1,199.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,199 miles reported. Look up ODI 10319039 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11222489 · 2019-06-25 (June 25, 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-reported narrative. 106,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11222489 at NHTSA ↗