2009 Hyundai Tucson: common problems and reliability

The 2009 Hyundai Tucson has 18 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and seat belts. Owners most often flag dashboard/infotainment blackouts: complete instrument cluster and center screen failures while driving at highway speeds. dealers often cannot replicate, leaving issue unresolved. frequency: recurrent.

Safety record for the 2009 model year

18
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
3
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Hyundai Tucson vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2009 a good year for the Tucson?

Across the 12 Tucson model years we track, complaint volume runs from 18 (2009) to 3,147 (2016). With 18 complaints, the 2009 Tucson sits belowthe model's median of 265.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

air bags
6
seat belts
2
structure
2
vehicle speed control
2
electrical system
2

Recalls affecting the 2009 Tucson

exterior lighting:brake lights:switch

Campaign 13V113000

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, 2009-2

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is mixed and varies significantly by model year and powertrain. For the current generation (2022+), particularly hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants, owner feedback is generally positive, praising the quiet ride,…

  • Current Generation (2022-2026):
  • Dashboard/Infotainment Blackouts: Complete instrument cluster and center screen failures while driving at highway speeds. Dealers often cannot replicate, leaving issue unresolved. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Tucson. See the full Tucson owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Tucson listings typically run $24,059–$28,930 across 2017 to 2026 model years.

Other Tucson model years

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