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2006 Hyundai Tucson Engine Problems

NHTSA has 27 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Hyundai Tucson, 20% of all 135 complaints for this model year. That is #15 highest engine complaint count among 21 Tucson model years. These complaints report 3 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 68,757 miles.

Engine complaints
27
20% of 135
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
68,757 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Hyundai Tucson engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 22, 2009, latest Jul 1, 2024.

2006 Hyundai Tucson engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Nov 2009Oct 2010Dec 2011Jun 2013Feb 2017Jan 2019Jul 2024
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2009 to Jul 2024; peak Jul 2010 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2006 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 2006 Hyundai Tucson have engine problems?
NHTSA has 27 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Hyundai Tucson, 20% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 68,757 miles.
Which Hyundai Tucson year has the most engine complaints?
The 2017 Hyundai Tucson has the most engine complaints (662), compared with 27 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Hyundai Tucson?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 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.