2008 Hyundai Tucson Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 16%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Hyundai Tucson, 16% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,100 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“On 18 october 2017 brakes failed on a hill in traffic with red light ahead. 43903 miles on the car. My life was in danger as the pedal went to the floor. Somehow I controlled the vehicle and got it to stop. Diagnosed as brake line rupture. Both rear brake lines ruptured. All 5 brake lines had to be replaced. Cause was corrosion. Steering gear also had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11054598, filed 2017-12, 43,903 miles“Driving in heavy snow in december 2009 and twice in january 2010. I applied the brakes. The anti lock brake system will not stop the car within 20 to 30 feet of the car ahead. I have to divert off road to avoid rear ending the car in front of me. Reported the problem and incidents to the dealership. The car was test driven on dry pavement. I was told there was no problem the anti lock brake system is performing fine.”
NHTSA complaint #10311922, filed 2010-02, 13,000 miles“Steering wheel locked while driving, unable to turn wheel. Brake light and emergency break ligth went on - on dashboard. Happened 3 times in 3 days. At 5 MPH, 10mph and 25mph. Luckily these were on city side streets and 1x while parking. Typically when attempting a turn while beginning or post brake.”
NHTSA complaint #11047827, filed 2017-11, 66,000 miles“#1. The airbag light comes on saying the passenger airbag is not connected (something like that). #2. Braking lights did stop working and stayed on while the car was turned off. I never received any recall notice of this and we fixed it ourselves. #3. And most important and dangerous! The back driver's side wheel froze up and started to catch on fire. We had the Caliper, and several other surrounding parts changed and the master cylinder when it almost caught fire again. A mechanic could not figure it out. …”
NHTSA complaint #11533635, filed 2023-07“I took the car to my mechanic to get brake pads because car was pulling to the left upon braking and he informed me the ABS module was bad and was not distributing brake fluid to the right front wheel. I called Customer Care Center for Hyundai and they informed me Tuscan models are not included in the ABS module recall event. Yet the information printed on all hyundai ABS recalls threaten a possible fire safety concern. I want to file a complaint because the ABS brake systems are all the same on all hyundai models. Please address my safety issue asap.”
NHTSA complaint #11529839, filed 2023-06Related recalls
- 13V113000Apr 1, 2013Hyundai 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…Covers: Hyundai Tucson 2006–2011, Santa FE 2007–2011, Sonata 2007–2011 +9 more
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.
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 2008 Hyundai Tucson
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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