2006 Hyundai Tucson Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 9%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the engine of the 2006 Hyundai Tucson, 9% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The car has less than 3000 miles, randomly when I stop on a red light, and then try to accelerate the car's RPM can go up to 3000/35000 but the car will not move. I put it in parking, and then back in drive and moves slowly. This happened quite a few times. I took it to the dealer, they drove the car and tsaid they couldn't find anything.”
NHTSA complaint #10884711, filed 2016-07, 2,700 miles“While driving one day, I felt my car shift as if the wheel had slipped, this occurred many times after making a turn. I recently had work done to the front (strut, tie rod, knuckle, ball joint) and am also in need of a wheel alignment. I wondered if this was why, so I called the mechanic back, but he told me that it was my tires. However there is still a fair amount of tread on my tires, so I am not sure if thats really true. Next thing I know, my car accelerated out of nowhere and was almost like driving itself at 20mph (the speed it was stuck on even after slowing down). …”
NHTSA complaint #11139902, filed 2018-10, 180,000 miles“When slowing or idling the car will stall and come to a stop, unable to accelerate again. As the car stalls it becomes very difficult to steer and all the dashboard lights come on (check engine light, oil light, emergency break light, etc). This usually happens when I am slowing down to make a turn and has happened once on the highway. Very scary and dangerous to come to a sudden stop while trying to take an exit on the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11097631, filed 2018-05, 180,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10616696, filed 2014-07, 58,800 miles“When I drive my car and right after I put gas in my car I smell gas to the point that my husband and I are coming home with headaches and we're sick to her stomach I've taken it to a mechanic and they say there's nothing wrong the engine check engine light keep on coming on and then it will go off after it sit for a couple minutes turned off I'm about ready to have a baby in June and I'm so worried to have the baby in the car the brakes have stopped working to the point that I've gone in through lights and I can hardly put the brakes on I have to use emergency brake sometimes and nobody will…”
NHTSA complaint #11453396, filed 2022-02Related service bulletins
- 11038458Oct 8, 2026Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure…
- 11038456Oct 7, 2026Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 3% |
| 2025 | 12 | 4% |
| 2024 | 14 | 14% |
| 2023 | 23 | 17% |
| 2022 | 115 | 30% |
| 2021 | 39 | 49% |
| 2020 | 73 | 41% |
| 2019 | 201 | 52% |
| 2018 | 244 | 61% |
| 2017 | 603 | 55% |
| 2016 | 424 | 26% |
| 2015 | 120 | 52% |
| 2014 | 110 | 54% |
| 2013 | 156 | 59% |
| 2012 | 160 | 63% |
| 2011 | 40 | 32% |
| 2010 | 7 | 12% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 5 | 12% |
| 2007 | 5 | 8% |
| 2006 | 12 | 9% |
| 2005 | 18 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2006 Hyundai Tucson
37 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsSuspension
13 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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