2011 Hyundai Tucson: raw data

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vehicle2011 / hyundai / tucson
known issues6 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-08)
complaints124 on file (2010-09-29 → 2026-04-21)
recalls5
investigations2
fars26 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Engine oil-pan seal leak leading to engine failureENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING40 complaints2010-09 → 2026-04tucson-2011-engine-oil-leak-failure
  • 11534156 The contact called on behalf of his mother who owns a 2011 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that his mother received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V063000 (Engine and Engine cooling)
  • 11271483 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V063000 (ENGINE, AND ENGINE COOLING)
  • 11048764 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED. THE DEALER (TAMARON HYUNDAI, 1595 MONTGOMERY HY, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35216) AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, THE ENGINE WAS "THROWING A ROD"
Brake line corrosion recall repair delaySERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC26 complaints2023-11 → 2025-04tucson-2011-brake-line-recall-delay
  • 11557299 The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The ABS, the Hill Descent, and an unknown warning light were illuminated
  • 11583094 The contact owned a 2011 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available
  • 11638751 Happened to be driving our car (11/23/25) to drop off our other car for brake pad replacement. On the way to our mechanic the brake light came on in the dash cluster
Transmission cooling line failurePOWER TRAIN6 complaints2016-03 → 2021-04tucson-2011-transmission-cooling-line-failure
  • 11413067 THE RUBBER TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES BROKE AT 55 MPH ON RT 81S AND INSTANTLY BLEW THE TRANSMISSION. MY VEHICLE IS THE EXACT MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR OF THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN 16V05700
  • 10877169 THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE
  • 10846014 THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE GRADUALLY REDUCED SPEED AND AN INTERNAL FRACTURE OCCURRED WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN
Shift lever fails to engage park with ESC lightELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)14 complaints2011-11 → 2016-10tucson-2011-shift-lever-wont-park-esc
  • 10511497 WHILE DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC TO AND FROM WORK (AM/PM) THE DBC (DOWNHILL BRAKE CONTROL) AND ESC (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL) INDICATOR LIGHTS WILL TURN ON AND REMAIN ON UNTIL I STOP AND TURN OFF THE IGNITION
  • 10914860 OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY, BUT ON A MORE FREQUENT BASIS NOW, THE SHIFTER BECOMES BLOCKED AND THE CAR CAN'T BE PUT IN PARK. BOTH STABILITY CONTROL AND DOWN HILL LIGHTS COME ON DURING THAT TIME
  • 10504783 COMMENT: I HAVE BROUGHT IN MY TUCSON FOR THE CLUNKING TRANSMISSION ISSUE 5 TIMES NOW. EACH RETURN TO THE SERVICE CENTER RESULTS IN A CANNOT DUPLICATE RESPONSE
Sunroof and rear window spontaneous shatteringVISIBILITY4 complaints2011-05 → 2022-04tucson-2011-sunroof-spontaneous-shatter
  • 10702749 I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70MPH DOWN A HIGHWAY WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP AND MY SUNROOF EXPLODED. GLASS SPRAYED ALL OVER THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR AND WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO EMBED INTO THE CENTER CONSOLE
  • 10649244 I WAS HEADING SOUTHEAST (INBOUND) ON HIGHWAY 290. IT WAS CLEAR, ROADS WERE DRY, AND NO DEBRIS IN THE ROAD. I HAD MY 16-YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WITH ME. I WAS DRIVING AND SHE WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT
  • 10403751 REAR WINDOW OF 2011 HYUNDAI TUCSON SHATTERED SPONTANEOUSLY
Tire tread separation and flat failureTIRES4 complaints2011-11 → 2012-09tucson-2011-tire-tread-separation
  • 10437733 THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI TUCSON EQUIPPED WITH KUMHO SOLUS KL21 TIRES, SIZE: 225/60R17. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE FAILED AND BLEW FROM THE SIDEWALL. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A WALL
  • 10476493 WE WERE HEADING OUT ON VACATION FROM AKRON, OHIO WHEN THE DASHBOARD LOW AIR PRESSURE TIRE LIGHT CAME ON DURING OUR TRIP. WE EXITED OFF AT THE NEXT EXIT FOR GAS AND TO ADD AIR TO THE REAR TIRE
  • 10462793 I HAD BOTH REAR TIRES GO FLAT WITHIN 10 MINUTES AND ONE OF THE TREADS CAME OFF. MY CONCERN IS THE SAFETY OF THE KUMHO TIRES AND NOT GETTING ANY ANSWERS FROM THEIR COMPANY

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
1242010-09-292026-04-2153ENGINE:40; SERVICE BRAKES:34; HYDRAULIC:21; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:20; POWER TRAIN:20

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
19V06300005/02/2019ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Tucson vehicles. The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage.A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.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.
16V05700028/01/2016POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINESHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured July 22, 2010, to October 31, 2010. The affected vehicles have a transmission fluid cooler hose that may have been improperly manufactured, resulting in a transmission fluid leak.If enough transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission may not function properly and the vehicle may stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.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.
14V24500013/05/2014AIR BAGSHyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured January 3, 2011, through December 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the air bag assembly installed in the steering wheel may come loose from its mounting.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.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.
13V11300001/04/2013EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCHHyundai 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.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.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.
23V65100022/09/2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.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.

Investigations all years →

action_numberstatussubjectcomponentsopenedclosedrecall_campaignsummary
AQ23002openHyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE2023-11-17··The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured by the equipment supplier Mando. The Part 573 Recall Reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by Mando. Safety recalls included in this Audit Query (AQ) review include: Hyundai recalls 20V-520, 20V-543, 21V-161, 21V-160, 21V-303, 22V-056, 22V-810, and 23V-651. Kia recalls 16V-815, 20V-518, 20V-519, 21V-137, 21V-331, 22V-051, 22V-800, and 23V-652 The purpose of this AQ is to evaluate the timeliness and scoping of Hyundai and Kia’s defect decision making and adherence with reporting requirements; and understand the varying defect descriptions and remedies between these recalls.
DP22003closedLoss of Motive PowerENGINE2022-09-122023-12-12·The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated July 13, 2022, petitioning the Agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia America, Inc. vehicles spanning Model Years (MY) 2005-2021. The Petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complain

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202426legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2011 Hyundai Tucson vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2011/hyundai/tucson
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  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2011 Hyundai Tucson},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2011/hyundai/tucson}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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