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2006 Hyundai Tucson Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2006 Hyundai Tucson has 14 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2006 Hyundai Tucson

Airbags
32
Other
14
Engine
14
Steering
13
Electrical
12
Suspension
11
Brakes
7
Lights
7
Powertrain
6
Structure
5
Speed Control
4
Fuel System
4
Seat Belts
3

14

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 5, 2022ENGINEWhen I drive my car and right after I put gas in my car I smell gas to the point that my husband and...
Aug 1, 2020ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND ATTEMPT...
Jan 23, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN THE PARK POSITION, IT ST...
May 11, 2016ENGINETHE CAR HAS LESS THAN 3000 MILES, RANDOMLY WHEN I STOP ON A RED LIGHT, AND THEN TRY TO ACCELERATE TH...
Jul 1, 2014ENGINECAR WILL INTERMITTENTLY NOT START HAVE INSIDE LIGHTS AND TRYS TO TURN OVER OR SOME TIMES NO POWER AT...
Oct 20, 2011ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD FROM THE ...
Mar 8, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGI HAVE A 2006 HYUNDAI TUCSON AND IT HAS BEGAN STALLING WHILE DECELERATING OR WHILE TURNING, THE POWE...
Oct 1, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMY 2006 HYUNDAI TUCSON HAS STALLED OUT REPEATEDLY DURING DECELERATION. IT HAS DIED REPEATEDLY WHILE...
Jun 16, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE CONTACT REMOVED HIS FOOT FR...
Apr 13, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTHE LOWER ENGINE SPLASH COVER CAME OFF MY 2006 HYUNDAI TUCSON. I WAS LUCKY IT CAME OFF WHILE BACKING...
Dec 1, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING RECUR...
Nov 14, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMY 2006 HYUNDAI TUCSON STALLS WHEN SLOWING DOWN AND TURNING. *TR
Jun 14, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2006 HYUNDAI TUSCON CONSTANTLY REFUSES TO DROP INTO GEAR WHEN COASTING AND STALLS QUITE FREQUENTLY. ...
May 10, 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGAFTER A MONTH, BETWEEN TIME SHUT DOWN WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING, IN 6 YEARS, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, B...

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