Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Hyundai Tucson
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Hyundai Tucson has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 18 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #13V113000 Stop Lamp Switch may Function Intermittently NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 6 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Seat Belts 2 complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint
Of the 18 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 18 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Hyundai Tucson has faced few recall issues, primarily with brake light switches, and moderate owner complaints related to air bags and electrical systems. While it's not devoid of problems, it performs decently in terms of longevity and costs, resulting in an average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| air bags | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
| brake light switch | 40,000–70,000 miles | $150–$250 | occasional |
| seat belts | 70,000–100,000 miles | $100–$300 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil change every 5,000 miles
- replace air filter annually
- inspect brake system annually
- replace spark plugs at 60,000 miles
- transmission fluid change at 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- airbag warning light
- erratic brake light function
- seatbelt latch issues
- unresponsive electrical components
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Hyundai Tucson at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.