Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2005 Hyundai Tucson recalls
Exterior lighting
NHTSA campaign 09V280000 · reported July 21, 2009 · HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO · 3,011 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Hyundai is recalling 3,011 model year 2005-2007 elantra, tucson, sonata, azera and accent vehicles. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A defective stop lamp switch may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission would not be able to be shift out of the "park" position. It may also cause the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.
- The risk
- Any of these malfunctions could lead to a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on september 2, 2009. Owners may contact hyundai of puerto rico customer service at 1-787-999-4310.
Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch
NHTSA campaign 09V122000 · reported April 15, 2009 · HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY · 532,633 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Hyundai is recalling 532,633 my 2006-2007 accent, entourage, sonata, my 2007 azera, elantra and santa fe, my 2005-2007 tucson and my 2007-2008 veracruz vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. It may also cause the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.
- The risk
- Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on june 29, 2009. Owners may contact the hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.
Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
NHTSA campaign 07V197000 · reported May 8, 2007 · HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO · 2,967 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This can cause increased risk of injury to the driver under certain crash conditions.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the driver air bag module with one that is designed to provide an increased margin of compliance for low risk deployment for small stature adults who are not properly wearing the seat belts. The recall began on september 6, 2007, and will be performed in two mailings. Owners may contact hyundai de puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.
Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
NHTSA campaign 06V445000 · reported November 22, 2006 · HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY · 128,300 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This can cause increased risk of injury to the driver under certain crash conditions.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the driver air bag module. The recall began on january 29, 2007, and will be conducted through six mailings. Owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Parking brake
NHTSA campaign 05V342000 · reported July 27, 2005 · HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO · 330 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- On certain passenger vehicles, the parking lever ratchet pawl was not properly manufactured and may damage the teeth of the parking lever ratchet. Damaged parking brake lever ratchet teeth may prevent the parking brake from engaging or may allow the parking brake to release after it has been engaged.
- The risk
- The inability to engage or the inadvertent release of the parking brake lever, may allow your vehicle to roll while it is parked and may result in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the parking brake lever assembly. The recall began on september 12, 2005. Owners may contact hyundai of puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.
Parking brake
NHTSA campaign 05V315000 · reported July 7, 2005 · HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY · 6,146 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- On certain sport utility vehicles, the parking brake lever ratchet pawl was not properly manufactured and my damage the teeth of the parking brake lever ratchet. Damaged parking brake lever ratchet teeth may prevent the parking brake from engaging or may allow the parking brake to release after it has been engaged.
- The risk
- The inability to engage, or the inadvertent release of, the parking brake lever may allow your vehicle to roll while it is parked and may result in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the parking brake lever assembly. The recall began on july 29, 2005. Owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Electronic stability control: automatic (asc)
NHTSA campaign 05V177000 · reported April 27, 2005 · HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO · 349 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Brake application caused by inadvertent esp activation may result in loss of control and a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will reprogram the esp hydraulic electronic control unit. The recall is expected to begin during may 2005. Owners may contact hyundai de puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.
Electronic stability control: automatic (asc)
NHTSA campaign 05V119000 · reported March 25, 2005 · HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY · 30,558 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Brake application caused by inadvertent esp activation may result in loss of control and a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will reprogram the esp hydraulic electronic control unit free of charge. The recall began on april 13, 2005. Owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Nov 3, 2023 · Unknown or other · fire reported
Caught on fire. Started under passager floor board. Burnt completely up
Aug 14, 2023 · Air bags
I acquired my vehicle as a used car. Although, to my knowledge my vehicle air bags have not deployed, the air bag light is illuminated on my dash panel and this issue is preventing me from obtaining an updated vehicle registration in my state of residence (Delaware). Since the year make and model are listed under the…
Jul 19, 2023 · Air bags · 75,880 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the front passenger side air bag wiring harness; however, the part was discontinued. The vehicle was not…
Feb 1, 2023 · Electrical system
This car accelerates while unattended. Most likely due to an ECM malfunction and unable to properly respond/send signals to the motor. On 4 occasions, the car has accelerated, even if in park. It will go 25mph on its own and to stop I had to put it in neutral. I’ve seen that my car isn’t the only one experiencing…
Jan 13, 2023 · Unknown or other
ESP off ligh comes on and off have to turn suv off to ture light off Had report it to nhtsa twice but no one replied 2/28/22 # 05V119000 2/14/22 #11454471
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received November 3, 2023.