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2005 Hyundai Tucson Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2005 Hyundai Tucson, 14% of all 185 complaints for this model year. That is #13 highest brake complaint count among 21 Tucson model years. Median mileage at failure: 32,950 miles.

Brakes complaints
26
14% of 185
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
32,950 mi
Related recalls
4

When 2005 Hyundai Tucson brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 17, 2005, latest Feb 28, 2022.

2005 Hyundai Tucson brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2005Jan 2006Feb 2007Jun 2009Jan 2012Mar 2016Jun 2018
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2005 to Feb 2022; peak Aug 2006 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2005 Hyundai Tucson

  1. NHTSA 05V342000Jul 27, 2005Brakes330 vehicles

    Parking brake

    On certain passenger vehicles, the parking lever ratchet pawl was not properly manufactured and may damage the teeth of the parking lever ratchet. Damaged parking brake lever ratchet teeth may prevent the parking brake from engaging or may allow the parking brake to release after it has been engaged.

    Risk: The inability to engage or the inadvertent release of the parking brake lever, may allow your vehicle to roll while it is parked and may result in a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the parking brake lever assembly. The recall began on september 12, 2005. Owners may contact hyundai of puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.

  2. NHTSA 05V315000Jul 7, 2005Brakes6,146 vehicles

    Parking brake

    On certain sport utility vehicles, the parking brake lever ratchet pawl was not properly manufactured and my damage the teeth of the parking brake lever ratchet. Damaged parking brake lever ratchet teeth may prevent the parking brake from engaging or may allow the parking brake to release after it has been engaged.

    Risk: The inability to engage, or the inadvertent release of, the parking brake lever may allow your vehicle to roll while it is parked and may result in a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the parking brake lever assembly. The recall began on july 29, 2005. Owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

  3. NHTSA 05V177000Apr 27, 2005Brakes349 vehicles

    Electronic stability control:automatic (asc)

    On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with electronic stability program (esp), the yaw rate sensor may become too sensitive and may recalibrate inaccurately. While driving the esp program may cause the engine to reduce power and may cause a brake at one of the wheels to be inappropriately.

    Risk: Brake application caused by inadvertent esp activation may result in loss of control and a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the esp hydraulic electronic control unit. The recall is expected to begin during may 2005. Owners may contact hyundai de puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.

  4. NHTSA 05V119000Mar 25, 2005Brakes30,558 vehicles

    Electronic stability control:automatic (asc)

    On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with electronic stability program (esp), the yaw rate sensor may become too sensitive and may recalibrate inaccurately. While driving the esp program may cause the engine to reduce power and may cause a brake at one of the wheels to be inappropriately.

    Risk: Brake application caused by inadvertent esp activation may result in loss of control and a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the esp hydraulic electronic control unit free of charge. The recall began on april 13, 2005. Owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Brakes complaints by Tucson model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200526 (14%)
  2. 200621 (16%)
  3. 200710 (15%)
  4. 200810 (23%)
  5. 20091 (6%)
  6. 201014 (24%)
  7. 201140 (32%)
  8. 201237 (15%)
  9. 201342 (16%)
  10. 201456 (28%)
  11. 201570 (31%)
  12. 201656 (3%)
  13. 201750 (5%)
  14. 201843 (11%)
  15. 2019121 (32%)
  16. 202044 (25%)
  17. 202112 (15%)
  18. 202233 (9%)
  19. 202319 (14%)
  20. 202416 (17%)
  21. 202539 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Hyundai Tucson have brake problems?
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about the brake in the 2005 Hyundai Tucson, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 32,950 miles.
Which Hyundai Tucson year has the most brake complaints?
The 2019 Hyundai Tucson has the most brake complaints (121), compared with 26 for the 2005.
Is there a brake recall for the 2005 Hyundai Tucson?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2005 Hyundai Tucson concern the brake: 05V342000, 05V315000, 05V177000, and 05V119000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.