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2009 Hyundai Tucson Electrical system Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
11%of 18 total for the year
Median mileage
1,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Hyundai Tucson, 11% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,500 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.

“I was driving at night and the dash board lights flashed off and about a minute later they came back on. I don't drive at night that much. About 6 months later it did it again. About 1 year later it did it again. It is aggravating when you are driving and the dash board lights go out.”

NHTSA complaint #10475186, filed 2012-09, 1,000 miles

“I have a 2009 Hyundai Tucson. The horn operates most of the time, but not always. It may be temperature related. I have taken it to the dealer five times, but they say they can't find anything wrong. I think this is dangerous if I need to use the horn. The dealer did change the clock spring but the horn still fails to blow when activated on occasion (mostly when it is cold, rather than warm.)”

NHTSA complaint #10359927, filed 2010-10, 2,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026813%
20256823%
20242020%
20232720%
20225414%
20211215%
20201911%
20194712%
2018297%
2017858%
201621713%
2015209%
2014157%
2013228%
2012177%
20111210%
2010610%
2009211%
2008512%
200746%
20061612%
20053016%

Other parts of the 2009 Hyundai Tucson

Air bags
6 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 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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