2011 Hyundai Tucson Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 126,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2011 Hyundai Tucson, 4% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 126,500 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.
“On october 17, 2019, I dropped off my 2011 Hyundai Tucson at koon's woodbridge Hyundai to have the underbody corr. Prevent. Svc. 17-01-039 ' 945 - fixed. The dealer has now had my vehicle for over three months and is now refusing to install the replacement subframe (covered under warranty) unless I pay them $1500 for repairs related to the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11390927, filed 2021-01, 160,000 miles“While driving on a flat road surface the rear subframe broke on rear passenger side and car was difficult to control. The car was recalled for corrosion and taken to the dealer march 2017 for this issue I feel this should have been fixed at that time so this wouldn't have happened and I don't think it was done! The car had 150,000 miles at time of recall. I also took my car regularly thru car wash to remove road grime from underneath!”
NHTSA complaint #11322824, filed 2020-04, 228,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that there was an unknown abnormal sound detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent tire center, where the subframe was found to be rotted. The mechanic informed the contact that there was a hairline crack and that the tire could fold up if the vehicle was driven over a bump. The rear tire was sticking out due to the ball joint. The contact drove the vehicle to her residence. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11553804, filed 2023-11, 93,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Tucson gls. The contact was driving approximately between 55-65 MPH, and heard an extremely loud road noise emitting inside the cabin. The clanging noise was coming from the suspension area and would occur whenever the vehicle was in operation. The authorized dealer was notified regarding the failure and the failure was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was approximately 200.”
NHTSA complaint #10378766, filed 2011-01, 200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10172142Feb 5, 2020This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 | 8 | 0% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 | 5 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 3 | 7% |
| 2007 | 8 | 12% |
| 2006 | 13 | 10% |
| 2005 | 15 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2011 Hyundai Tucson
40 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsEngine cooling
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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