Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2010 Hyundai Tucson has 21 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
21
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | SINCE I GOT THIS VEHICLE THE GEAR SHIFT GETS STUCK. I HAVE GONE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET THE PROBLEM... |
| Nov 23, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE TRAV... |
| Oct 4, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | WHEN DRIVING AND OCCASIONALLY HIT A BUMP THE ICON (SLIPPERY) APPEARS ON THE DASH AND LATER WHEN YOU ... |
| Jan 1, 2017 | POWER TRAIN | 2010 HYUNDAI TUCSON. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLES STALLING FOR A FEW SECONDS IN LOWER GEAR... |
| Jun 8, 2016 | POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL... |
| Mar 3, 2016 | POWER TRAIN | WHEN TRAVELING AT ABOUT 35-40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SOMETIMES DOES NOT ENGAGE WHEN TRYING TO AUTOMATICALL... |
| Mar 15, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE RPM GAUGE INCREASED... |
| Dec 16, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, ... |
| Nov 30, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES | I WAS AT A GAS STATION AND POSITIONING MY VEHICLE FOR FUELING. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER GOT STUC... |
| Mar 1, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | MY PROBLEM WITH THIS TUCSON IS IN REGARDS OF "SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION". IT SPORADICALLY, ON ... |
| Oct 3, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | FOR AWHILE NOTICED OCCASIONAL BUT UNUSUAL INCREASE IN RPM'S. DIDN'T THINK MUCH OF IT UNTIL INCIDENT ... |
| Sep 9, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR - DASHBOARD ABS LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ETC ILLUMINATED. DEALER COU... |
| Jun 27, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | 2010 HYUNDAI TUCSON LTD FWD - APPROX 14,000 MILES. CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE DRIVER WAS PARKIN... |
| Apr 1, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | ISSUE: THE INTERIOR PLASTIC COVER ATTACHED TO THE SHIFTER LOCATED NEXT TO THE CUP HOLDERS WILL CRUMP... |
| Nov 8, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | PURCHASED MY 2010 HYUNDAI TUCSON IN MAY 2010. I HAVE HAD THREE INSTANCES OF TRANSMISSION LOCKUP AT 5... |
| Oct 27, 2010 | POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT | THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS. THE RADIO/GPS LOST ITS AUDIO, THE MANUFACTURE WILL NOT AID ME IN GETTING... |
| Oct 18, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | I HAVE HAD MY HYUNDAI TUCSON FOR ABOUT 5 MONTHS, ABOUT TWO MONTHS AFTER OWNING THE CAR THE CAR MADE ... |
| May 22, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | SUDDEN DOWNSHIFTING WITH LOUD CLUNK AND LURCHING OF VEHICLE AT 35 MPH. FELT AS IF I HAD BEEN HIT FRO... |
| Apr 30, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH AND MAKING A TURN THE GEAR SHIFTED ... |
| Mar 16, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS PERSISTING. CAUSING VERY HARD DOWNSHIFTS, MAKING SEAT BELT TENSIONERS LOCK. *T... |