Reliability

2011 Hyundai Tucson Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 124 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

41/100

Buyer Beware — 2011 Hyundai Tucson

The 2011 Hyundai Tucson shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

NHTSA Recalls

5 recalls on record

124

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crashes + Injuries

3 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2011 Hyundai Tucson (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Hyundai dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #19V063000

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #16V057000

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #14V245000

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #13V113000

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #23V651000

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Most Common Problems — 2011 Hyundai Tucson

Based on 124 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine

Service Brakes

Power Train

Unknown Or Other

Electrical System

Suspension

Engine And Engine Cooling

Tires

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Hyundai Tucson — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2011 model year is highlighted.

✅ Best model years: 2010 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2011 Hyundai Tucson

Is the 2011 Hyundai Tucson reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 Hyundai Tucson has 5 recalls and 124 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2011 Hyundai Tucson have?

The 2011 Hyundai Tucson has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Hyundai Tucson?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2011 Hyundai Tucson are: Engine, Service Brakes, Power Train, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2011 Hyundai Tucson safe to buy?

The 2011 Hyundai Tucson has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Hyundai Tucson should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Hyundai Tucson are: 2010. These show the lowest complaint rates.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.