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2011 Hyundai Tucson Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 124 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Hyundai Tucson, most often about the engine (36% of complaints, typically around 95,000 miles). It is 15th of 22 Tucson model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2011 Hyundai Tucson problems
Engine
45 complaints · 36%Half of these problems showed up before 95,000 miles.
At about 99,000 miles my Hyundai tuscon began making a ticking noise in the engine. It progressively has gotten worse. Now at 103,000 it is much louder and I'm being told it is a lifter problem. I'm reading about recalls on the 2.0 motor but tuscon not included with the santa fe and sonata and many other people having…
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced for an oil change. After the oil change, a clucking noise was heard coming from the engine compartment when starting the vehicle and while depressing the accelerator pedal. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact…
Brakes
33 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles.
Both the downhill brake light and stability track control light came on at the same time. My car wouldn't get out of park, or when I got it in drive, it wouldn't go back into park. Taking it to the shop today, noticed it might be from a brake switch.
The downhill brake control (dbc) indicator and the electronic stability control (ESC) lights come on while car is in operation for no apparent reason - driving normal speed - about 45 MPH, in normal dry road conditions. When I go to stop the car, the shift lever gets stuck and cannot put in park. It takes a few tries…
Transmission
20 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 64,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
When driving to and from work (am/pm) the dbc (downhill brake control) and ESC (electronic stability control) indicator lights will turn on and remain on until I stop and turn off the ignition. When I stop, I am unable to shift the gear into park. While in a panic, I made several attempts to put the vehicle in park…
Occurs intermittently, but on a more frequent basis now, the shifter becomes blocked and the car can't be put in park. Both stability control and down hill lights come on during that time. Same has occurred while trying to get car out of park and in gear. This has occurred while car is stationary. It became a safety…
Other or unspecified
20 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 78,000 miles.
Tucson recall: the car seizes while in motion, and revs in motion without the driver pushing the accelerator/gas pedal - meaning the driver either is coasting or has a steady pressure on the gas pedal, and the seizing and reving of the car is more than and not equal to the pressure being applied to the pedal - so the…
Hyundai motor america is conducting a safety recall to inspect, and if necessary, replace the engine assembly in certain model year 2010 through 2013 Hyundai Tucson vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter theta-II engines produced from march 3, 2010 to december 31, 2012 by Hyundai motor company at the ulsan plant in the…
Electrical
12 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 63,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument panel.
My 2011 Hyundai Tucson stalled while driving on a busy city road . I was going straight with 40 miles/hour when my vehicle suddenly lost power for unnown reason, and started slowing down, then completely stopped. The engine stopped, gas pedal was not responding. The check engine, oil pressure, and battery light came…
Incline and traction control lights illuminated on dash, signaling an electrical problem. Discovered that exterior brake lights failed to illuminate upon depression of brake peddle, or would work intermittently. Also discovered that while the vehicle was in this condition, the car would not allow the gear shift to go…
Stability control
9 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 39,500 miles.
When driving to and from work (am/pm) the dbc (downhill brake control) and ESC (electronic stability control) indicator lights will turn on and remain on until I stop and turn off the ignition.
The downhill brake control (dbc) indicator and the electronic stability control (ESC) lights come on while car is in operation for no apparent reason - driving normal speed - about 45 MPH, in normal dry road conditions. When I go to stop the car, the shift lever gets stuck and cannot put in park. It takes a few tries…
Suspension
5 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: front.
While driving on a flat road surface the rear subframe broke on rear passenger side and car was difficult to control. The car was recalled for corrosion and taken to the dealer march 2017 for this issue I feel this should have been fixed at that time so this wouldn't have happened and I don't think it was done! The…
On october 17, 2019, I dropped off my 2011 Hyundai Tucson at koon's woodbridge Hyundai to have the underbody corr. Prevent. Svc. 17-01-039 ' 945 - fixed. The dealer has now had my vehicle for over three months and is now refusing to install the replacement subframe (covered under warranty) unless I pay them $1500 for…
Speed control
4 complaints · 3%2011 Hyundai tuscon speed sensor wires located behind tires. Wire is fully exposed to any road debris, easily severed which effects ABS and traction control. Wire sticks out 3 inches in open air of the under carriage, also located close enough to the tires that if they kick up any debris it is in the direct path of…
2011 Hyundai Tucson limited, our vehicle has an acceleration problem. When entering an interstate I have noticed when I need to quickly accelerate to merge the vehicle hesitates and then decelerates with the pedal fully depressed. The technicians at the Hyundai could not get the vehicle to repeat the defect.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2011 Hyundai Tucson recalls
Brakes: control unit/module
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 10, 2024 through october 11, 2024. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 elantra, genesis coupe, sonata hybrid, 2012-2015 accent, azera, veloster, 2013-2015 elantra coupe, santa fe, 2014-2015 equus, 2010-2012 veracruz, 2010-2013 tucson, 2015 tucson fuel cell, and 2013 santa fe sport vehicles. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Engine
Risk: A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai has notified owners, and dealers will inspect for an oil pan leak, replacing it if necessary, and install an updated oil pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began august 19, 2019. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 181.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 tucson vehicles. The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage.
Transmission: cooling unit and lines
Risk: If enough transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission may not function properly and the vehicle may stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission fluid cooler hose, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin march 25, 2016. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 139.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 hyundai tucson vehicles manufactured july 22, 2010, to october 31, 2010. The affected vehicles have a transmission fluid cooler hose that may have been improperly manufactured, resulting in a transmission fluid leak.
Air bags
Risk: An air bag assembly that is not properly mounted may result in an increased risk of injury to the driver in the event of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts that secure the driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2014. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 118.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor company (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 hyundai tucson vehicles manufactured january 3, 2011, through december 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the air bag assembly installed in the steering wheel may come loose from its mounting.
Lights: switch
Risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'on' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
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 campaign number is 110.
Full defect summary
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, 2007-2008 entourage, and 2006-2008 tiburon vehicles. Originally, in april 2013, hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 accent and tucson, model year 2007-2010 elantra, model year 2007-2011 santa fe, model year 2008-2009 veracruz, model year 2010-2011 genesis coupe, and model year 2011 sonata vehicles. In september 2013, hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Hyundai and kia ABS module fires
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) has received eight hyundai motor america (hyundai) and eight kia america, inc. (kia) part 573 recall reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or hydraulic electronic control units (hecu) manufactured by the equipment supplier mando. The part 573 recall reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by mando. Safety recalls included in this audit query (aq) review include: hyundai recalls 20v-520, 20v-543, 21v-161, 21v-160, 21v-303, 22v-056, 22v-810, and 23v-651. Kia recalls 16v-815, 20v-518, 20v-519, 21v
Loss of motive power
Summary
The national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated july 13, 2022, petitioning the agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain hyundai motor america, inc. And kia america, inc. Vehicles spanning model years (my) 2005-2021. The petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complaints were provided which alleged that the oil drain pans lack sufficient structural integrity and are
Questions about the 2011 Hyundai Tucson
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Hyundai Tucson?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (45 complaints, typically around 95,000 miles); brakes (33 complaints, typically around 48,000 miles); transmission (20 complaints, typically around 64,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2011 Hyundai Tucson have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 22, 2023 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2011 a bad year for the Hyundai Tucson?
- It is 15th of 22 Tucson model years by number of complaints, with 124 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.