2006 Hyundai Tucson Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 12%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,826miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Hyundai Tucson, 12% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,826 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Battery discharges overnight. Seems to have something to do with the alarm system, as when the vehicle is locked is when the battery is dead the next day. This happens even when a new battery has been installed. Dealership has been of no help, same problem I was having with my 2007 Hyundai entourage.”
NHTSA complaint #10876555, filed 2016-06, 65,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10492310, filed 2013-01, 90,870 miles“The power windows on the vehicle were not working. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who found a blown fuse. The fuse was replaced, and almost immediately, the tire pressure monitor computer located under the center console started to burn. The mechanic disconnected the fuse and cut the wires to the TPMS module. I then took the car to the dealership to explain the problem. At first they acted like they didn't have any idea what I was talking about. I left the car with them. …”
NHTSA complaint #10350125, filed 2010-08, 65,364 miles“I purchased the tuscon used approx. 2.5 months prior to the first incident. After work I went to start my vehicle and it would not crank. I had to have a tow truck come jump my vehicle. I went to an auto parts store and was told the battery was bad. I replaced the battery. The next day, when I went to leave work, the vehicle again would not start. I had to have a jump a second time. I took the vehicle back to an auto parts store and was told the battery was fine, and the alternator was bad. I replaced the alternator. …”
NHTSA complaint #10456809, filed 2012-04, 67,000 miles“First incident occurred-when I lived in fredericksburg,va -I was driving on rt 1 going downhill toward a stop light(no vehicle in front of me). As I was coming to a stop at the light the vehicle brakes were press down as far as it could go and I hear a clicking noise on the panel which was the ESC light. I had to turn the car off and put it in park to start it, in order to continue to drive. This has happened a couple other times. Tires have been replaced couple of times and brake pads because of groves and grinding noise. …”
NHTSA complaint #10446806, filed 2012-02, 90,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10174808Apr 23, 2020This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: ⢠A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. ⢠A 30 Day…
- 10170883Jan 16, 2020This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common…
- 10160098Apr 15, 2019This bulletin provides the procedure to write the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) during the replacement of the Engine Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module…
- 10020907Dec 1, 2006Esc (esp) hecu and yaw rate sensor interchangeability.
- 10019123Jan 1, 2006Esc (or esp) ecm (electronic control module) reprogramming procedure - campaign 922.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 13% |
| 2025 | 68 | 23% |
| 2024 | 20 | 20% |
| 2023 | 27 | 20% |
| 2022 | 54 | 14% |
| 2021 | 12 | 15% |
| 2020 | 19 | 11% |
| 2019 | 47 | 12% |
| 2018 | 29 | 7% |
| 2017 | 85 | 8% |
| 2016 | 217 | 13% |
| 2015 | 20 | 9% |
| 2014 | 15 | 7% |
| 2013 | 22 | 8% |
| 2012 | 17 | 7% |
| 2011 | 12 | 10% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 | 5 | 12% |
| 2007 | 4 | 6% |
| 2006 | 16 | 12% |
| 2005 | 30 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2006 Hyundai Tucson
37 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Hyundai Tucson
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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