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Hyundai Tucson 2011 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2011 Hyundai Tucson: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

124Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
13Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine45 complaints

45 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V063000.

Brakes34 complaints

34 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V651000.

Power Train21 complaints

21 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V057000.

Unknown Or Other20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 13V113000.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V245000.

Fuel and Propulsion System1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

13V113000Reported April 1, 2013 - 1,712,336 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on April 1, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 1,712,336 vehicles across all affected models.

14V245000Reported May 13, 2014 - 137,500 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 13, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 137,500 vehicles across all affected models.

16V057000Reported January 28, 2016 - 11,176 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on January 28, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 11,176 vehicles across all affected models.

19V063000Reported February 5, 2019 - 120,000 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 120,000 vehicles across all affected models.

23V651000Reported September 22, 2023 - 1,649,478 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 22, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 1,649,478 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

AQ23002Opened November 17, 2023 - Open

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP22003Opened September 12, 2022 - Closed December 12, 2023

Loss of Motive Power. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20101
20118
20127
20139
20143
20152
20167
20173
20186
201925
20205
20215
20227
202312
202418
20254
20262
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.