repaired · 2026 Q2
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Park outsideRisk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
2010 Hyundai TucsonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 59 owner complaints about the 2010 Hyundai Tucson, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-651 the manufacturer reports only 25% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 18, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Hyundai Tucson has problems
59 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
22Power train1 crash/fire/injury
8Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
7Engine1 crash/fire/injury
6Electrical system
6Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
5Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
3Exterior lighting
3Structure
3Vehicle speed control
118 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 22 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 2 |
| Engine | 7 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 6 | 1 |
| Air bags | 5 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1 |
| 8 other systems | 11 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2010 Hyundai Tucson recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Brake 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.
no report yet
Exterior lighting
Risk. THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED VISIBILITY OF THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk. IF "AIR BAG" WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WILL DEPLOY IF A CRASH OF SUFFICIENT FORCE TO REQUIRE FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IS EXPERIENCED,…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
26kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 20 power train complaints. 90% were reported before 100,000 miles.
10under 30k miles18under 100k miles2100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other Tucson year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tucson median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2010 Hyundai Tucson safety ratings
2010 Hyundai Tucson 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2010 Hyundai Tucson, and the recalls they led to.
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresOpen
- Loss of Motive PowerNo recall
In owners' words
What Tucson owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
SINCE I GOT THIS VEHICLE THE GEAR SHIFT GETS STUCK. I HAVE GONE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET THE PROBLEM FIXED. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN THE BACKLIGHT SWITCH. IT IS A BIG HASSLE TRYING TO GET THIS PROBLEM FIXED WITH THE DEALERSHIP. THE BACKLIGHT SWITCH LAST TWO TO THREE YEARS. I GOT THE RECALL LETTER ABOUT…
I HEARD A CLUNK UPON TURNING RIGHT, EXITING A PARKING LOT. THE REAR END OF THE CAR STARTED TO SWAY. FEARING A BLOWN TIRE, I PULLED OFF THE ROAD, ONLY TO FIND THE LEFT REAR WHEEL PITCHED AT A RATHER UNHEALTHY ANGLE. AFTER TOWING THE CAR TO MY LOCAL REPAIR SHOP IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR CROSS…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE TRAVELED UPHILL AND THE FRONT WHEELS MOVED, BUT THE REAR WHEELS SEIZED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED…
Own a 2010 Tucson?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.