2009 Hyundai Tucson Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Hyundai Tucson, 11% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,000 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.
“There is a leak in the filler necks of the Hyundai Tucson se model I just purchased. The dealer said this was how the windshield washer plastic container was made. The windshield washer fluid leaks out onto the garage floor when filled to the top of the filler neck.”
NHTSA complaint #10265494, filed 2009-04, 1,000 miles“I had taken my car in to the dealership for oil change i was told by the mechanic not to drive my car unless it was absolulute necessary my whole undercarriage has rusted out i am unable to find out if there was ever a recall on this matter but dont understand why this has not been brought to my attention before this last oil change i am a retiree living on a budget and this has been so hard on me i can not afford a new car”
NHTSA complaint #11498518, filed 2022-12Related service bulletins
- 10235566Apr 24, 2023Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid…
- 10110915Feb 3, 2017In some areas, a vehicle's underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road salt usage. As a precautionary measure, cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of underbody…
- 10055865Jul 31, 2014Cavity wax preventative procedure to apply to front and rear under body.
- 10066755Nov 16, 2012Summary to be provided on a future date.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 3% |
| 2025 | 6 | 2% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 4 | 3% |
| 2022 | 5 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 | 7 | 2% |
| 2018 | 8 | 2% |
| 2017 | 42 | 4% |
| 2016 | 227 | 14% |
| 2015 | 7 | 3% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 9 | 4% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 | 3 | 7% |
| 2007 | 8 | 12% |
| 2006 | 13 | 10% |
| 2005 | 20 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2009 Hyundai Tucson
6 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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