2005
Hyundai Tucson
EPA MPG:
21 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
21 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 8 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 8 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 8 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 8 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
We expect the 2025 Tucson will have about average reliability when compared to the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2022, 2023 and 2024 models.
The 2005 Hyundai Tucson has been recalled 8 times by NHTSA.
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The 2005 Hyundai Tucson has been recalled 8 times by NHTSA.
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2005 SUVs Reliability
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Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
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NA
NA
NA
NA
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NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Cooling
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Electrical
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Paint/Trim
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Powertrain
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Engine Major
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Engine Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Engine Cooling
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Engine Electrical
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Transmission Major
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Transmission Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Drive System
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Fuel System/Emissions
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Exhaust
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
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Suspension/Steering
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Brakes
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Climate System
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Build Quality
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Electrical Accessories
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Body Hardware
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Paint/Trim
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Noises/Leaks
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
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In-car Electronics
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jul 21, 2009
ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Summary:
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,011 MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ELANTRA, TUCSON, SONATA, AZERA AND ACCENT VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A DEFECTIVE STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFT OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
What should you do:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-787-999-4310.
For more information:
HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO RECALL NO.91B026.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
09V280000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
3011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 15, 2009
ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
Summary:
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 532,633 MY 2006-2007 ACCENT, ENTOURAGE, SONATA, MY 2007 AZERA, ELANTRA AND SANTA FE, MY 2005-2007 TUCSON AND MY 2007-2008 VERACRUZ VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A STOP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
What should you do:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
For more information:
HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 092.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
09V122000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
532633
AIR BAGS
May 08, 2007
THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER UNDER CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, STATIC AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT TESTING CONDUCTED BY NHTSA USING FIFTH PERCENTILE FEMALE DUMMIES INDICATED THAT A SMALL STATURE ADULT DRIVER NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT AND INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL OR NEAR FRONTAL CRASH, THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AIR BAG MAY NOT OCCUR.
What should you do:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE WITH ONE THAT IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE AN INCREASED MARGIN OF COMPLIANCE FOR LOW RISK DEPLOYMENT FOR SMALL STATURE ADULTS WHO ARE NOT PROPERLY WEARING THE SEAT BELTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2007, AND WILL BE PERFORMED IN TWO MAILINGS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.
For more information:
HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 079.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
07V197000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
2967
AIR BAGS
Nov 22, 2006
THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER UNDER CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
Summary:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DURING STATIC AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT TESTING CONDUCTED BY NHTSA USING FIFTH PERCENTILE FEMALE DUMMIES INDICATED IF A SMALL STATURED ADULT DRIVER, NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT, IS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL OR NEAR FRONTAL CRASH, DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AIR BAG MAY RESULT IN AN INSUFFICIENT MARGIN OF COMPLIANCE AS MEASURED BY THE TEST DUMMY USED IN THE NHTSA TEST.
What should you do:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 29, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED THROUGH SIX MAILINGS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
For more information:
HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 079.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
06V445000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
128300
PARKING BRAKE
Jul 27, 2005
THE INABILITY TO ENGAGE OR THE INADVERTENT RELEASE OF THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER, MAY ALLOW YOUR VEHICLE TO ROLL WHILE IT IS PARKED AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE PARKING LEVER RATCHET PAWL WAS NOT PROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND MAY DAMAGE THE TEETH OF THE PARKING LEVER RATCHET. DAMAGED PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET TEETH MAY PREVENT THE PARKING BRAKE FROM ENGAGING OR MAY ALLOW THE PARKING BRAKE TO RELEASE AFTER IT HAS BEEN ENGAGED.
What should you do:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.
For more information:
HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO RECALL NO 071.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
05V342000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
330
PARKING BRAKE
Jul 07, 2005
THE INABILITY TO ENGAGE, OR THE INADVERTENT RELEASE OF, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER MAY ALLOW YOUR VEHICLE TO ROLL WHILE IT IS PARKED AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Summary:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET PAWL WAS NOT PROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND MY DAMAGE THE TEETH OF THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET. DAMAGED PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET TEETH MAY PREVENT THE PARKING BRAKE FROM ENGAGING OR MAY ALLOW THE PARKING BRAKE TO RELEASE AFTER IT HAS BEEN ENGAGED.
What should you do:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
For more information:
HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 071.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
05V315000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
6146
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Apr 27, 2005
BRAKE APPLICATION CAUSED BY INADVERTENT ESP ACTIVATION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.
Summary:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP), THE YAW RATE SENSOR MAY BECOME TOO SENSITIVE AND MAY RECALIBRATE INACCURATELY. WHILE DRIVING THE ESP PROGRAM MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO REDUCE POWER AND MAY CAUSE A BRAKE AT ONE OF THE WHEELS TO BE INAPPROPRIATELY.
What should you do:
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ESP HYDRAULIC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.
For more information:
HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 068.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
05V177000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
349
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Mar 25, 2005
BRAKE APPLICATION CAUSED BY INADVERTENT ESP ACTIVATION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.
Summary:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP), THE YAW RATE SENSOR MAY BECOME TOO SENSITIVE AND MAY RECALIBRATE INACCURATELY. WHILE DRIVING THE ESP PROGRAM MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO REDUCE POWER AND MAY CAUSE A BRAKE AT ONE OF THE WHEELS TO BE INAPPROPRIATELY.
What should you do:
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ESP HYDRAULIC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
For more information:
HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 068.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
05V119000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
30558
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