2009 Hyundai Tucson Problems, Recalls & Reliability
24 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2009 Hyundai Tucson, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 2/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.
Few reports
Where 2009 sits among all Tucson years
What owners report
Recalls (1)
Hyundai 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,…
Fix: 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…
Technical service bulletins
37 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2009 Hyundai Tucson. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2009 Tucson TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2009 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
The 2009 Hyundai Tucson drew 24 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 2/100, scored against the model's worst year (2016).
What are the most common 2009 Hyundai Tucson problems?
The top reported problems for the 2009 Hyundai Tucson are airbags (6 complaints), electrical (3), and body & structure (2).
Does the 2009 Hyundai Tucson have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2009 Hyundai Tucson. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.