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2010 Hyundai Tucson recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2010 Hyundai Tucson, spanning 3 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

URGENT CAMPAIGN FLAG

NHTSA records include a Park Outside advisory for at least one campaign associated with 2010 Hyundai Tucson. Open the campaign and verify the VIN before operating or parking the vehicle.

Distinct campaigns4not VIN-specific
Component groups3distinct top-level categories
Latest recordSeptember 22, 2023report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2010 Hyundai Tucson recall campaigns

The 2010 Hyundai Tucson report contains 4 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 23V651000 dated September 22, 2023.
PARK OUTSIDE
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received
September 22, 2023
Potential units
1,649,478campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Why it matters: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

Owner notification: April 10, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report received
April 1, 2013
Potential units
1,712,336campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.

Why it matters: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.

Owner notification: April 22, 2013 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 11V259000

Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report received
April 26, 2011
Potential units
7,829campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2010 tucson vehicles manufactured from february 27, 2010, through april 17, 2010 for failing to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment," for the photometry requirements of the rear reflector assemblies installed in the rear bumpers.

Why it matters: This could lead to reduced visibility of the rear of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear reflector assemblies, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during june 2011. owners may contact hyundai's customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

Owner notification: May 20, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 10V061000

Component
AIR BAGS
Report received
February 25, 2010
Potential units
515campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2010 tucson vehicles. properly seated adult right front seat passengers weighing over approximately 240 pounds cause the passive occupant detection system (pods) module program to illuminate the "air bag" warning lamp.

Why it matters: If "air bag" warning lamp is illuminated, the passenger air bag will deploy if a crash of sufficient force to require front air bag deployment is experienced, and will not be deactivated if a child is seated in the right front seating position, which may increase the risk of injury to a child front passenger.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the pods module free of charge. hyundai anticipates owners notification began by telephone on february 15 2010 and the notification was mailed on march 5, 2010. owners may contact hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

Owner notification: March 5, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2010 Hyundai Tucson?

The most frequent component groups in 2010 Hyundai Tucson campaign records are Exterior Lighting (2), Air Bags (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Exterior Lighting2
Air Bags1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1