2011 Hyundai Tucson Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2011 Hyundai Tucson, and owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module Park outside
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake…
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October…
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Engine (engine and engine cooling)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Tucson vehicles. The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage.
Remedy: Hyundai has notified owners, and dealers will inspect for an oil pan leak, replacing it if necessary, and install an updated oil pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact…
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Cooling unit and lines (power train)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured July 22, 2010, to October 31, 2010. The affected vehicles have a transmission fluid cooler hose that may have been improperly manufactured, resulting in a transmission fluid leak.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission fluid cooler hose, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 25, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151.…
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Air bags
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured January 3, 2011, through December 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the air bag assembly installed in the steering wheel may come loose from its mounting.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts that secure the driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at…
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Switch (exterior lighting)
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, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013,…
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
124 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Hyundai Tucson have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 7 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 72,443 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 25 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 underne”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 21, 2026 · Engine
“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 spe”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 26, 2026 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2011 Hyundai Tucson (Tucson 2WD, Tucson 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–25 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 20–23 / 26–30 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2/2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-spd; Manual 5-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Hyundai Tucson model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hyundai Tucson model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Hyundai Tucson | 8 | 185 |
| 2006 Hyundai Tucson | 5 | 135 |
| 2007 Hyundai Tucson | 5 | 65 |
| 2008 Hyundai Tucson | 1 | 43 |
| 2009 Hyundai Tucson | 1 | 18 |
| 2010 Hyundai Tucson | 4 | 59 |
| 2011 Hyundai Tucson | 5 | 124 |
| 2012 Hyundai Tucson | 3 | 255 |
| 2013 Hyundai Tucson | 3 | 266 |
| 2014 Hyundai Tucson | 2 | 202 |
| 2015 Hyundai Tucson | 1 | 228 |
| 2016 Hyundai Tucson | 5 | 1,621 |
| 2017 Hyundai Tucson | 3 | 1,089 |
| 2018 Hyundai Tucson | 1 | 397 |
| 2019 Hyundai Tucson | 1 | 380 |
| 2020 Hyundai Tucson | 1 | 178 |
| 2021 Hyundai Tucson | 1 | 79 |
| 2022 Hyundai Tucson | 3 | 383 |
| 2023 Hyundai Tucson | 2 | 134 |
| 2024 Hyundai Tucson | 4 | 97 |
| 2025 Hyundai Tucson | 6 | 286 |
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson | 5 | 63 |
Checking a specific 2011 Hyundai Tucson
How do I know if my 2011 Hyundai Tucson has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 2011 Hyundai Tucson; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Hyundai dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 13V113000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Hyundai models
- Sonata16,085 complaints
- Elantra8,715 complaints
- Santa FE7,663 complaints
- Palisade2,447 complaints
- Accent2,032 complaints
- Ioniq 51,339 complaints
- Veloster1,292 complaints
- Genesis1,244 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.