2010 Hyundai Tucson problems and complaints
Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Hyundai Tucson. The most-reported areas: Power Train (22), Service Brakes (14), Engine (7).
Key takeaways
- 59 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 22 | 37% |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 24% |
| Engine | 7 | 12% |
| Hydraulic | 6 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 6 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 8% |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 5% |
| Structure | 3 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 5% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 | 3% |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Hyundai Tucson 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2026-09-18
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while her significant other was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal burni...
Air Bags - filed 2026-09-02
The passenger seat airbag system warning light is on and stays on, there is an active recall but my vin is not yet included
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-02-09
While driving under normal conditions, the panoramic sunroof glass suddenly shattered without warning. There was no impact from road debris, no prior cracking, and no abnormal use of the sunroof. The failure occurred spontaneously and created a safety hazard due to falling glass and the risk of driver distraction or in...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.