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2005 Hyundai Tucson Engine Problems

NHTSA has 47 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Hyundai Tucson, 25% of all 185 complaints for this model year. That is #11 highest engine complaint count among 21 Tucson model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 50,000 miles.

Engine complaints
47
25% of 185
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
50,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Hyundai Tucson engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 17, 2005, latest Feb 1, 2023.

2005 Hyundai Tucson engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2005Jan 2006Sep 2007Sep 2009Jan 2012Aug 2013Jan 2015Apr 2021
47 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2005 to Feb 2023; peak Jan 2006 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Hyundai Tucson

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Tucson model year

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

  1. 200547 (25%)
  2. 200627 (20%)
  3. 200713 (20%)
  4. 200812 (28%)
  5. 20093 (17%)
  6. 201010 (17%)
  7. 201147 (38%)
  8. 2012172 (67%)
  9. 2013160 (60%)
  10. 2014114 (57%)
  11. 2015126 (56%)
  12. 2016504 (31%)
  13. 2017662 (61%)
  14. 2018256 (65%)
  15. 2019204 (54%)
  16. 202075 (42%)
  17. 202143 (54%)
  18. 2022124 (33%)
  19. 202333 (25%)
  20. 202423 (24%)
  21. 202524 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Hyundai Tucson have engine problems?
NHTSA has 47 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Hyundai Tucson, 25% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 50,000 miles.
Which Hyundai Tucson year has the most engine complaints?
The 2017 Hyundai Tucson has the most engine complaints (662), compared with 47 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Hyundai Tucson?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Hyundai Tucson is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.