2008 Hyundai Tucson Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,290miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seat belts of the 2008 Hyundai Tucson, 5% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,290 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Tucson. While the vehicle was being parked, the contact noticed that the driver side seat belt did not hold her securely; the seat belt latched her in but did not hold her upper body correctly and tighten. The vehicle had not been taken to an authorized dealer or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was 1,580 and the current mileage was approximately 1,600”
NHTSA complaint #10370372, filed 2010-12, 1,580 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Tucson. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact came to a stop when another vehicle crashed into the rear end of the vehicle. The contact stated that the seat belt did not restraint her properly and the seat popped backward. The contact sustained neck injuries and was taken to the hospital where she was given a neck restraint. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and was driven to the contact's home. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and the current mileage was 25,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10483813, filed 2012-11, 25,000 milesSeat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 6 | 2% |
| 2024 | 6 | 6% |
| 2022 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 | 2 | 5% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 Hyundai Tucson
7 complaintsElectrical system
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Hyundai Tucson
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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