Recalls
Recalls are issued for cars with safety-related defects or problems
2005 Hyundai Tucson
Brake Light Switch May Fail
RepairPal Expert Overview:
The stop lamp switch may fail, affecting many vehicle systems including the brake lights, transmission shift interlock, electronic stability control, and the cruise control. Failure of any of these systems could increase risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch to correct these issues. This recall is to begin on June 29, 2009. The Hyundai recall number is 092.
Learn more »Hyundai Tucson Recall 07V197000
Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, STATIC AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT TESTING CONDUCTED BY NHTSA USING FIFTH PERCENTILE FEMALE DUMMIES INDICATED THAT A SMALL STATURE ADULT DRIVER NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT AND INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL OR NEAR FRONTAL CRASH, THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AIR BAG MAY NOT OCCUR.
Learn more »Hyundai Tucson Recall 06V445000
Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DURING STATIC AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT TESTING CONDUCTED BY NHTSA USING FIFTH PERCENTILE FEMALE DUMMIES INDICATED IF A SMALL STATURED ADULT DRIVER, NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT, IS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL OR NEAR FRONTAL CRASH, DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AIR BAG MAY RESULT IN AN INSUFFICIENT MARGIN OF COMPLIANCE AS MEASURED BY THE TEST DUMMY USED IN THE NHTSA TEST.
Learn more »The Parking Brake May Release Without Warning
RepairPal Expert Overview:
The parking brake lever ratchet pawl was not manufactured correctly on some models and may damage the teeth of the parking brake lever ratchet. This may prevent the engagement of the parking brake or it may allow the release of the brake after it has been engaged and may allow the vehicle to roll while it is parked and may result in a crash. Dealers will replace the parking brake lever assembly. The recall began July 29, 2005. The Hyundai recall number is 071.
Learn more »Electronic Stability Program May Recalibrate Inaccurately
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The yaw sensor for the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) may calibrate incorrectly and cause the ESP program to apply the brake at one wheel. Unexpected application of the brake at one wheel may result in a loss of control and a crash. Dealers will reprogram the ESP Hydraulic Control unit free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2005. The Hyundai recall number is 068.
Learn more »Hyundai Tucson Recall 05V177000
Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP), THE YAW RATE SENSOR MAY BECOME TOO SENSITIVE AND MAY RECALIBRATE INACCURATELY. WHILE DRIVING THE ESP PROGRAM MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO REDUCE POWER AND MAY CAUSE A BRAKE AT ONE OF THE WHEELS TO BE INAPPROPRIATELY.
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