2005 Hyundai Tucson Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 8%of 185 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,468miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Hyundai Tucson, 8% of the 185 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,468 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There are multiple recalls on this vehicle, but when I researched on the NHTSA website. It claimed 0 recalls... I'm confused!!!!! When I researched on another site it gave me 4 different recalls. And this vehicle is displaying problems that describes at least 2 of these recalls. Brake lights not working. And also slight pull when accelerating. Recall numbers 05v119000 and 09v122000. I was in motion when another driver pulled on side of me and informed me that my brakes lights were not working. And I also believe that I am having problems with my electronic stability control.”
NHTSA complaint #11102243, filed 2018-06, 199,000 miles“Complete brake failure. This is the third occasion that the brakes on my 2005 Hyundai Tucson have failed. So far all three of the incidents have occurred while trying to gradually brake from a speed of around 35 MPH. The brake peddle travels all the way down as if there was no resistance and the car keeps on going. The only way that I was able to come to a skidding halt was by using the emergency brake lever. I have had the Hyundai dealership inspect the auto but they were not able to find anything that would cause the brakes not to work. It's a accident waiting to happen.”
NHTSA complaint #10269374, filed 2009-05, 12,035 miles“Bought a 2005 Tucson new. It now only has 19k miles on it. But from day one, when I approach a red light/stop sign at about 30-50 MPH, many times as I depress the brake pedal, it feels like I'm riding on speed bumps through the pedal/car and I have to keep tapping the brakes as I can feel the car will not stop in time and quickly put the car in neutral. I brought it up at my dealership along with the fact when I lock my car with the key remote, the horn beep to engage the rarely sounds. It may sound 1 or 2 times in 100 lockings. Also brought that up to them, with both they found nothing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10361519, filed 2010-10, 200 miles“Problemas con el power train. History = en el primer ao se dao cd player lo cambiaron pero empece a tener dificultades con el horn por un mal entendido cambiaron el clock, hasta la fecha nunca me arreglaron el horn el cual deja y empieza a funcionar en cualquier momento. …”
NHTSA complaint #10297697, filed 2009-12, 66,000 miles“Called the dealer to fix recalls 068 esp...071 parking brake....079 airbag system....and 092 stop lamp switch, dealer indicated that my car VIN number not included, the esp light wont go off on my car, it is always on. Please advice what steps to take. Thanks”
NHTSA complaint #11035734, filed 2017-10Related recalls
- 09V122000Apr 15, 2009Hyundai 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…Covers: Hyundai Tucson 2005–2007, Sonata 2006–2007, Accent 2006–2007 +5 more
- 05V342000Jul 27, 2005On certain passenger vehicles, the parking lever ratchet pawl was not properly manufactured and may damage the teeth of the parking lever ratchet. Damaged…Covers: Hyundai Tucson 2005
- 05V315000Jul 7, 2005On certain sport utility vehicles, the parking brake lever ratchet pawl was not properly manufactured and my damage the teeth of the parking brake lever…Covers: Hyundai Tucson 2005
Related service bulletins
- 10190038Mar 23, 2021This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
- 10183963Nov 30, 2020This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
- 10019637Mar 1, 2006Abs pump self-check noise.
- 10015864Jun 1, 2005Abs pump self check noise. Also included: 2003-2005 model xg and 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2005 model santa fe.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 23% |
| 2025 | 40 | 14% |
| 2024 | 16 | 16% |
| 2023 | 19 | 14% |
| 2022 | 34 | 9% |
| 2021 | 12 | 15% |
| 2020 | 44 | 25% |
| 2019 | 118 | 31% |
| 2018 | 42 | 11% |
| 2017 | 48 | 4% |
| 2016 | 50 | 3% |
| 2015 | 66 | 29% |
| 2014 | 56 | 28% |
| 2013 | 41 | 15% |
| 2012 | 35 | 14% |
| 2011 | 34 | 27% |
| 2010 | 14 | 24% |
| 2008 | 7 | 16% |
| 2007 | 7 | 11% |
| 2006 | 15 | 11% |
| 2005 | 15 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2005 Hyundai Tucson
31 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Hyundai Tucson
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology