2011 Hyundai Tucson Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 10%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,787miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Hyundai Tucson, 10% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,787 miles. 2 a fire, 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.
“I parked the car 6/12/19 wed that evening and everything seemed ok. At 1030am the next day, 6/13/19, I tried to use electric key to unlock to go to work and realized it wouldn't unlock so I noticed black soot above driver window and tried manual key to unlock. I could barely crack to see the seat exploded on drivers side. Called 911 and firemen and politics arrived. …”
NHTSA complaint #11222363, filed 2019-06, 89,000 miles“My 2011 Hyundai Tucson stalled while driving on a busy city road . I was going straight with 40 miles/hour when my vehicle suddenly lost power for unnown reason, and started slowing down, then completely stopped. The engine stopped, gas pedal was not responding. The check engine, oil pressure, and battery light came on at the same time when car stalled. Battery is a couple of months old, everything seem to operate normally except the vehicle does not start. …”
NHTSA complaint #11228610, filed 2019-07, 62,787 miles“Comment: I have brought in my Tucson for the clunking transmission issue 5 times now. Each return to the service center results in a cannot duplicate response. 1. On the morning of 28 march 2013, approximately 20 seconds after starting the vehicle the transmission was shifted into drive, a loud mechanical clunk was heard and felt from the driver's seat, the transmission did not respond, the vehicle would not move when the gas pedal was depressed, and the p,r,n,d indicator in the dash board display went blank. …”
NHTSA complaint #10504783, filed 2013-03, 8,000 miles“I recently reached 115000 miles on my Tucson. It started 2 weeks ago, the alternator needed to be replaced for higher output than it should. It caused the vehicle not to start since it wouldn't hold a charge. Once replaced, the engine light came on again not long after so I took it into a shop. They found that I needed to replace two of the cam shaft sensors. A couple of days ago, drivingmy husband and kids, the rmp gauge went out and the vehicle would not accelerate. Once stopped and restarted, the RPM gauge re-engaged and drive fine. No engine light came on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10817734, filed 2016-01, 116,000 miles“The car would not start when I went to start it up. It was parked outside overnight in 20 degree weather and just clicked when I went to start it. I had to call Hyundai roadside assistance to come and jump the car. They did and it took them a couple of tries and they had to use their vehicle, not the portable starter. They said that the battery was drained. There was no reason for that because there were no lights left on. I took it in for service and they checked the battery and said it was it happened again on february 3, 2013 and I had to do the same thing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10555482, filed 2013-12, 35,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11027035Dec 15, 2025Upon customer's request ONLY, the Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 25-01-089H provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly…
- 11027034Dec 15, 2025In addition to the Anti-Theft software provided under Service Campaign 993 (TSB 24-01-009H-1), a zinc reinforced ignition cylinder protector hardware upgrade is being made…
- 11027033Dec 15, 2025This bulletin provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and two anti-theft decals on the front windows.
- 11000788May 10, 2024A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (“HMA”) that had alleged that certain 2011 – 2022 model year Hyundai vehicles that were not equipped with an engine immobilizer…
- 11000314May 9, 2024A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (“HMA”) that had alleged that certain 2011 – 2022 model year Hyundai vehicles that were not equipped with an engine immobilizer…
- 10251282Feb 12, 2024Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), and…
- 10251276Feb 1, 2024This bulletin provides the service procedure to: 1) Upgrade the IBU/BCM (Integrated Body Control Unit/Body Control Module) to revise the OEM Hyundai burglar alarm system…
- 10251275Feb 1, 2024Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), and…
- 10249707Jan 22, 2024Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), and…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 13% |
| 2025 | 68 | 23% |
| 2024 | 20 | 20% |
| 2023 | 27 | 20% |
| 2022 | 54 | 14% |
| 2021 | 12 | 15% |
| 2020 | 19 | 11% |
| 2019 | 47 | 12% |
| 2018 | 29 | 7% |
| 2017 | 85 | 8% |
| 2016 | 217 | 13% |
| 2015 | 20 | 9% |
| 2014 | 15 | 7% |
| 2013 | 22 | 8% |
| 2012 | 17 | 7% |
| 2011 | 12 | 10% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 | 5 | 12% |
| 2007 | 4 | 6% |
| 2006 | 16 | 12% |
| 2005 | 30 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2011 Hyundai Tucson
40 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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