2006 Hyundai Tucson
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 135 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 13th highest complaint count among 21 Tucson model years with reports.
Of the 2006 reports, 15 involved a crash and 3 involved a fire. 17 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Exterior lighting, brake lights, switchApr 1, 2013
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, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 13V113000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingJul 21, 2009
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.
ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
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.
Campaign 09V280000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, brake lights, switchApr 15, 2009
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.
ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
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.
Campaign 09V122000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMay 8, 2007
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.
THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER UNDER CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
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.
Campaign 07V197000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleNov 22, 2006
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.
THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER UNDER CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
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.
Campaign 06V445000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
135 reports, newest first.
Air bags, Seat belts, Nov 12, 2014
I PD A HYUNDAI TUCSON DEALER A $100.00 TO PUT A COMPUTER ON MY 2006 CAR TO FIND OUT WHY MY AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON TOOK THEM JUST A FEW MINUTES TO TELL ME IT WAS THE SEAT BELTS WAS THE REASON THE LIGHT WAS ON AND IT WOULD ONLY COST $600.00 TO CHANGE THEM. I AM IN MY 70 TS ON FIXED INCOME AFTER MY MEDICARE I ONLY HAVE $400.00 SS TO LIVE ON. THAT MEANS I WON'T EAT FOR 3 MOUTHS OR HAVE HEAT OR PAY ANY OTHER BILLS IF I WONT TO DRIVE MY CAR AND I LIVE A LONG FROM TOWN AND AM HANDICAPPED. THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE SEATBELT PROBLEM IS THE MOST REASON THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES IN THIS CAR THEY CHANGE A DOZEN OR MORE A MONTH, HYUNDAI AND NTSB SHOULD BE ASHAMED TO LET THIS HAPPEN PLEASE HELP [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Vehicle speed control, Oct 5, 2014, crash
WHEN I WENT TO PUT ON THE BRAKE TO PARK THERE WAS A SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND THE VEHICLE HIT THE BUILDING IN FRONT OF THE PARKING SPACE. *TR
Air bags, Sep 19, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
Air bags, Sep 6, 2014
AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CAUSE IS FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR, THIS MEANS THE ENTIRE SEAT MUST BE REPLACED, I DON'T FEEL THAT WITH THE MILEAGE AS LOW AS IT IS, I SHOULD PAY FOR THIS REPAIR, WHY HASN'T THE GOVERNMENT AGENCY (NHTSA) ISSUED A RECALL ON THIS VERY COMMON OCCURRENCE? MY MECHANIC TOLD ME HE HAS REPLACED MANY (OVER 100). AT GREAT EXPENSE TO THE OWNERS. DEFECTIVE SAFETY PARTS FOR A CAR LIKE THIS, OUT OF WARRANTY BECAUSE OF AGE, NOT MILEAGE, SHOULD BE ON THE MANUFACTURER. *TR
Air bags, Seat belts, Aug 1, 2014
AFTER READING IN THE PAPERS ABOUT 2006-200 SONATAS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE AIR BAG SENSOR INSIDE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE, I BELIEVE IT SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE THE TUSCAN. I'VE HAD THIS ISSUE FOR SOME TIME NOW AND WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN AN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THIS SEEMS TO BE A SENSOR ISSUE I AM SURE HYUNDAI IS AWARE ABOUT. *TR
Air bags, Engine, Jul 28, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,757. UPDATED 9/4/14*CN
Engine, Jul 28, 2014
CAR WILL INTERMITTENTLY NOT START HAVE INSIDE LIGHTS AND TRYS TO TURN OVER OR SOME TIMES NO POWER AT ALL .FOLLOWING HAVE BEEN CHECKED BATTERY OK ALTERNATOR OK STARTER OK CABLES AND FUSES BUT HAVE HAD TO JUMP EVERY DAY FOR THREE WEEKS THIS SUCKS AND VERY FRUSTRATING. DEALER KEEPS TELLING ME NOTHING IS WRONG WITH CAR. *JS
Air bags, Seat belts, Jul 26, 2014
AFTER READING ABOUT THE HYUNDAI SONATAS PROBE (2006 - 2008), I BELIEVE THE PROBE SHOULD EXPAND TO INCLUDE MY 2006 HYUNDAI TUSCON. SINCE JANUARY OF 2014, MY PASSENGER SEAT INDICATOR LIGHT ( ON THE DASH BOARD) HAS BEEN ON SAYING "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF". EVEN WHEN SOMEONE IS PRESENT IN THE SEAT AND THE SEAT BELT IS FASTENED. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY HYUNDAI DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME A SENSOR IN THE BUCKLE HAS GONE OUT AND THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IF NEEDED. THEY TOLD ME THE REPLACEMENT COST IN $600, WHICH I CAN NOT AFFORD TO HAVE REPLACED. THIS LEAVES MY FAMILY IN DANGER IF AN ACCIDENT SHOULD OCCUR. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 7, 2014
MY 2006 TUCSON HAS FAILED TO START MULTIPLE TIMES. IT CRANKS, BUT DOESN'T START. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP 4 OR 5 TIMES, AND IT THEN WORKS, BUT THE PUMP KEEPS FAILING. SOME TIMES THE PUMP LASTED OVER A YEAR, AND OTHER TIMES THE PUMP HAS FAILED WITHIN A COUPLE OF MONTHS. *JS
Electronic stability control (ESC), Jun 2, 2014
THE ESC LIGHT WILL RANDOMLY LIGHT UP. IF I STOP MY CAR AND RESTART IT, IT WILL GO AWAY - BUT EVENTUALLY REAPPEARS. I KNOW I HAVE HAD THIS FIXED YEARS AGO AND IT IS DOING IT AGAIN? IS THIS COVERED IN A CURRENT RECALL? *TR
Electrical system, May 7, 2014
BATTERY POWER LOST WHEN CAR PARKED FOR TWO DAYS OR MORE NUMEROUS TIMES. ONCE WHILE BRIEFLY PARKED FOR 15 MINUTES AFTER AN HOUR DRIVE, I PARKED TO MAKE THE CALL IN A REMOTE AREA USING CAR PHONE PLUGGED INTO CIGARETTE LIGHTER. NO CELL SERVICE THERE AND HAD TO WALK TO A LOCAL RANCH FOR HELP AND A JUMP. BATTERY REQUIRED REPLACEMENT FREQUENTLY. DEALER TESTED ON TWO OCCASIONS AND THEY COULD NOT RESOLVE, REPLACED BATTERY TWICE. IVE REPLACED BATTERIES NUMEROUS OTHER TIMES AT LEAST EVERY TWO YEARS. LAST VISIT BY AAA TESTED 1 AMP HIGH RESISTANCE SHORT IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BUT GOOD RELATIVELY NEW BATTERY. I NOW CHARGE THE BATTERY ABOUT THREE TIMES A YEAR WITH A BATTERY CHARGER, TAKING APPROXIMATELY 8 HOURS OF CHARGE WHEN THE BATTERY IS DEAD AT HOME. I DO NOT DRIVE VERY FAR OUT OF FEAR THAT I'LL BE STRANDED. I'VE USED UP MY 3 ALOTED AAA VISITS ON THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Air bags, Structure, Mar 20, 2014, crash
DRIVING IN A WINTER STORM AND HIT ICE AND THEN WENT THROUGH A WOODEN FENCE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT GO OFF. I HIT MY HEAD AND THE SEAT BELT LEFT A BRUISE. *TR
Exterior lighting, Air bags, Electronic stability control (ESC), Mar 3, 2014
I BOUGHT MY 2006 HYUNDAI TUCSON WHEN IT WAS 1 YR OLD AND HAD 25,000 MILES ON IT. IT IS NOW MARCH 2014 AND THE CAR IS 7-8 YRS OLD AND ONLY HAS A TOTAL OF 55,000 MILES ON IT. IT HAS ONLY BEEN DRIVEN GENTLY AND IN GOOD DRIVING CONDITIONS AND RARELY A POTHOLE HAS IT HIT. I DON'T REMEMBER THE EXACT TIME THINGS STARTED, MAYBE A YEAR AFTER I BOUGHT IT, BUT I HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY ESC LIGHT COMING ON AND THE TMS COMING ON - THEY WOULD GO ON AND OFF RANDOMLY AND I EVENTUALLY GOT THEM FIXED - I THINK THOSE WERE UNDER WARRANTY, NOT SURE. BACK IN EARLY 2013 MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. THIS REALLY STRESSED ME OUT - FOUND MONEY TO BORROW. I TOOK IT IN AND ASKED IF THERE WAS A RECALL AND THEY TOLD ME IT HAD EXPIRED. I PAID $1700 TO HAVE THAT FIXED. I SEE RECALLS DON'T EXPIRE - DO I HAVE A CASE AGAINST THEM TO GET MY MONEY BACK? ALSO, NOW MY ESC LIGHT IS STARTING TO COME ON AGAIN. SOME TIMES 5 MINS OR SO AFTER STARTING THE CAR AND SOMETIME UPON TURNING ON THE HEADLIGHTS. I AM SO SICK AND TIRED OF ALL THESE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ON A VEHICLE THAT ONLY HAS 55,000 MILES ON IT. IT IS NOT CHEAP TO FIX REGARDLESS OF THE CARS AGE, THERE IS LITTLE MILES ON IT. DO I HAVE ANY RECOURSE WITH THESE ISSUES? I AM ON FIXED INCOME AND CANNOT PAY ANOTHER DIME TOWARDS FIXING THESE REPETITIVE WARNING198088 LIGHT ISSUES. THESE CARS ARE STEALING FROM US, WHAT SHOULD BE WORKING TO BEGIN WITH... THANKS - HOPE YOU HAVE GOOD NEWS FOR ME. ESPECIALLY ABOUT REFUNDING THE $1700. IF I HAVE TO PAY FOR THE ESC IT WON'T GET FIXED, IT WILL ONLY BREAK AGAIN. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Feb 10, 2014
TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. THE VEHICLE SUNROOF DISENGAGED FROM THE VEHICLE AND FLEW OFF. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO AN DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.LJ
Structure, Jan 16, 2014
CAR SEEMS TO HAVE A FRAME LEAK SOMEWHERE - MY VEHICLE CARPET STAYS WE (EVEN AFTER DRYING OUT). *TR
Exterior lighting, Sep 21, 2013
MY BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED.THIS ISSUE IS RELATED TO RECALLS NO. 09V280000, AND 09V122000. MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED 03/2006, AND WHEN I REPORTED IT TO HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE, THEY SAID IT WAS IN FACT CAMPAIGN 092, BUT THAT THEY DID NOT "RECEIVE ENOUGH COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS YEAR OF VEHICLE FOR THIS ISSUE SO THERE ARE NO OPEN RECALLS FOR THIS VIN." IN OTHER WORDS...THEY DECIDED NOT TO HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE IT IS "VOLUNTARY," AND ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH FIXING IT WILL BE OUT OF MY POCKET.
Exterior lighting, Sep 9, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE BRAKING FOR A TRAFFIC STOP AT 30 MPH, THE BRAKE LIGHT LAMP FAILED TO ILLUMINATE UPON ENGAGING THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT WAS ALERTED BY ANOTHER DRIVER REGARDING THE BRAKE LIGHT DEFECT. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V280000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) AND CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH WAS REPLACED. THE THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Suspension, Power train, Other or unspecified, Aug 15, 2013
AFTER TAKING LEFT TURN THE REAR END STARTED TO SHAKE HAD CAR TOWED TO GARAGE WHERE IT WAS FOUND THE REAR SUB FRAME HAD COMPLETE BROKEN OFF. *TR
Air bags, Aug 12, 2013, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED WAS DRIVING 35 MPH AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR BUMPER OF A PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE MOUTH AND KNEE. THE FRONT PASSENGER WAS THROWN FROM THE VEHICLE AND THROUGH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD, SUSTAINING INJURIES TO THE EYES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE AIR BAG FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
Power train, Structure, Aug 9, 2013
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK FRIDAY AFTERNOON JUNE 28TH AND SHORTLY AFTER I TURNED ONTO A SMALL ROAD TO GO HOME I HEARD A VERY LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE. I WAS EXTREMELY SCARED TO DRIVE IT THE REST OF THE WAY HOME, BUT MANAGED TO MAKE IT HOME VERY SLOWLY. THE NEXT DAY I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAD NO CLUE WHAT WOULD BE MAKING THIS LOUD RATTLING/BANGING NOISE IN THE REAR OF MY SUV. WHEN THEY LIFTED MY VEHICLE HERE THE EVAP CANISTER BRACKET RUSTED AND SNAPPED OFF, WHICH MADE THE EVAP CANISTER ITSELF BOUNCE OFF OF THE DRIVE SHAFT MAKING THE NOISE THAT CAME FROM THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE. THEY SHOWED ME THE UNDERSIDE OF MY VEHICLE AND WHERE ALL THIS WAS TAKING PLACE, BUT WHILE LOOKING AT THE UNDERSIDE IT MADE ME CONCERNED ABOUT ALL OF THE OTHER RUST AREAS UNDERNEATH MY CAR. THINKING ABOUT IT NOW, MY FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HAS DISENGAGED THIS PAST WINTER AND IT MAKES ME THINK IF IT POSSIBLY HAS RUSTED APART, I WILL GET THE MECHANICS TO INSPECT THAT FURTHER FOR ME, I DO NEED TO GET THAT FIXED BEFORE THIS COMING WINTER ARRIVES. I KNOW MY CAR IS A 2006, BUT SHOULD PIECES OF MY VEHICLE BE RUSTING OFF ALREADY? SHOULD I BE CONCERNED ABOUT THE REST OF THE RUST DAMAGE UNDERNEATH MY CAR? *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jun 25, 2013, crash
I WAS PREPARING TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE IN A PARKING GARAGE WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY WENT INTO RAPID ACCELERATION. IT SMASHED INTO THE CEMENT WALL OF THE PARKING SPACE AND SURGED FOR A FEW SECONDS BEFORE I COULD GET THE KEY TURNED OFF. THE SUDDEN RAPID ACCELERATION OCCURRED AGAIN WHILE IN IDLE AT A STOP LIGHT AND MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE THROTTLE.THIS OCCURRED SEVERAL MONTHS LATER WHEN THE MILEAGE REGISTERED APPROXIMATELY 36750. THIS TIME THE SURGING LASTED SEVERAL SECONDS AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKES AND PUTTING IT INTO PARK TO STOP THE FORWARD MOTION BEFORE HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. *TR
Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Jun 17, 2013
I WAS ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD ON THE WAY TO SHAVER LAKE, WHEN SUDDENLY THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL LOCKED UP PULLING THE CAR HARD TO THE RIGHT. I WAS LUCKY I WAS ONLY DOING 25 MPH OTHER WISE IT COULD HAVE ROLLED THE CAR. THIS HAPPEN 3 MORE TIMES IN A MATTER OF MINUTES. I NOTICED THEY HAVE A RECALL ON THE ESC FOR 2005 MODELS BUT NOT FOR 2006. I HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR A WEEK! PURCHASED USED. INTERESTING FACT IS STEVENS CREEK HYUNDAI IN SANTA CLARA NEW ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND DID NOT LIST IT ON THE CAR FAX REPORT. THAN TOOK THE CAR IN ON TRADE IN AND SOLD IT AT AUCTION KNOWING ABOUT THIS SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE THE PAPER WORK TO PROVE THIS AS WELL. *TR
Structure, May 13, 2013
WENT TO OPEN TAILGATE WINDOW AND THE HINGES WERE COMPLETELY CORRODED OFF. I HAVE PARKED CAR IN GARAGE SINCE IT WAS NEW. APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT AND IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS THE WINDOW COULD END UP FLYING OFF THE CAR WHILE DRIVING CAUSING A POTENTIAL ROAD HAZARD/ACCIDENT IF UNNOTICED. *TR
Electrical system, Jan 11, 2013
THE ESC OFF LIGHT COMES ON THE DASH. ALSO WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE OFF AND THE BRAKE IS PRESSED THE DASH LIGHTS COME ON. TOOK THE CAR TO THE SHOP TODAY. THEY REPLACED, THE SWITCH ASSY-STOP, THE CODE WAS C1513. PROBLEM IS NOT FIXED. THERE IS A RECALL BUT THEY ARE TELLING ME MY CAR IS NOT UNDER THE RECALL. *TR
Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Dec 10, 2012, crash
I WAS DRIVING IN TRAFFIC ON A TWO LANE ROAD. I HEARD A LOAD BANG AND MY CAR BEGAN TO SPEED UP. I TRIED BRAKING BUT I COULD NOT SLOW OR STOP THE CAR. WITH TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF ME I PULLED INTO THE LEFT LANE NOT SEEING ANY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THEN A CAR WAS COMING IN THAT LANE SO I THREW THE CAR INTO PARK AND PULLED UP ON EMERGENCY BRAKE. SINCE IT WAS RAINING, THE REAR END OF THE CAR CAME AROUND AND I GOT HIT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR. THE CAR FINALLY STOPPED AGAINST A FENCE WITH THE ENGINE STILL RACING. *TR