2005 Hyundai Tucson problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (14) · Suspension (11) · Engine (11)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
139 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (70)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Back Over Prevention: Warnings 2026-10-15 · 26-GI-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (pdw) sensor(s) that may trigger various dtcs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resulting in the pdw sensor(s) failing to detect nearby objects or triggering multiple false alarms. this condition may be a res
Engine 2026-10-08 · 26-EM-016H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. all internal combustion engines consume some engine oil during normal operatio
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DL · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn). these inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehi
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DCS · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn), that have been identified in u.s. vehicles following prior
Exterior Lighting 2025-11-06 · 25-BD-012H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (drl), or fog lamp. this tsb illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. lamp assembly replacement is not necessary
Showing the 6 most recent of 70 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-11-03 · Unknown Or Other · 🔥 fire“caught on fire. started under passager floor board. burnt completely up…”
2023-08-14 · Unknown Or Other“i acquired my vehicle as a used car. although, to my knowledge my vehicle air bags have not deployed, the air bag light is illuminated on my dash panel and this issue is preventing me from obtaining an updated vehicle registration in my state of residence (delaware). since the year make and model are listed under the "recall" section of the nhtsa w…”
2023-07-19 · Air Bags · 75,880 mi“the contact owns a 2005 hyundai tucson. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the front passenger side air bag wiring harness; however, the part was discontinued. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notifi…”
2023-02-01 · Engine“this car accelerates while unattended. most likely due to an ecm malfunction and unable to properly respond/send signals to the motor. on 4 occasions, the car has accelerated, even if in park. it will go 25mph on its own and to stop i had to put it in neutral. i’ve seen that my car isn’t the only one experiencing this. considering it’s an ecm issue…”
2023-01-13 · Unknown Or Other“esp off ligh comes on and off have to turn suv off to ture light off had report it to nhtsa twice but no one replied 2/28/22 # 05v119000 2/14/22 #11454471…”
2022-11-09 · Power Train · 105,000 mi“the contact owns a 2005 hyundai tucson. the contact stated that on several occasions while driving 65 mph and attempting to accelerate, the rpm failed to raise, and the vehicle failed to respond. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the fa…”
2022-06-17 · Unknown Or Other“air bag light on dashboard esp light comes on and off…”
2022-02-28 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 109,000 mi“the contact owns a 2005 hyundai tucson. the contact stated while driving 45 mph, the electronic stability program (esp) warning light was illuminated. the contact parked on the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. the contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the warning light disappeared. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. a…”
2022-01-18 · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights“brake light no coming on when brake pedal is being push…”
2021-05-08 · Power Train · 218,900 mi“initial issues on vehicle presented in january 2021 with various check engine light codes including p0133. although vehicle passed emissions in 2020, various check engine codes for mass air flow sensor, oxygen sensors, misfire for various cylinders. after replacing indicated mass air flow sensor, oxygen sensors indicated via obd ii tool, battery, a…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.