Component Record

Hyundai Tucson 2005 Lighting Problems

14 distinct owners reported a lighting problem on the 2005 Hyundai Tucson - 8% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage14 complaints

14 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

09V122000Reported April 15, 2009 - 532,633 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on April 15, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 532,633 vehicles across all affected models.

09V280000Reported July 21, 2009 - 3,011 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on July 21, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 3,011 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine39 Electrical System31 Air Bags31 Vehicle Structure20 Power Train16 Suspension15

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.