2011 Hyundai Tucson problems and complaints

Owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Hyundai Tucson. The most-reported areas: Engine (40), Service Brakes (34), Hydraulic (21).

Key takeaways

  • 124 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 5 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine4032%
Service Brakes3427%
Hydraulic2117%
Unknown Or Other2016%
Power Train2016%
Electrical System1210%
Electronic Stability Control (esc)97%
Engine And Engine Cooling54%
Suspension54%
Structure43%
Vehicle Speed Control43%
Tires43%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2011 Hyundai Tucson SUV 4WDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
2011 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Engine - filed 2026-04-21

I own a 2011 Hyundai Tucson (VIN: [XXX] ). The vehicle had an engine replacement performed by Hyundai service. Immediately after picking up the car, I noticed a loud abnormal noise coming from underneath the vehicle. I reported the issue right away, but was told nothing was heard and it was dismissed. The noise has co...

Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-01-26

While driving my speedometer became erratic, just one time. My cruise control is no longer working, my trip odometer is not working and possibly the odometer is not working properly. I googled for speedometer problems with 2011 Hyundai speedometers and found an article that may be false on Reuters "Hyundai Motor to r...

Fuel System, Diesel - filed 2025-07-21

I purchased a brand new fuel pump on 2-28-24 after car died on freeway. Mission Hills Hyundai diagnosed as pump not turning on, so recommended replacing fuel pump assembly. On [XXX] car wouldn’t start, so took vehicle in and the next day it was determined as faulty starter. Car was picked up 7-3-25 after buying a ne...

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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.