2005 Hyundai Tucson Lights Problems
10 owner-reported lights complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Lights Recalls (2)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 532,633 MY 2006-2007 ACCENT, ENTOURAGE, SONATA, MY 2007 AZERA, ELANTRA AND SANTA FE, MY 2005-2007 TUCSON AND MY 2007-2008 VERACRUZ VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A STOP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,011 MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ELANTRA, TUCSON, SONATA, AZERA AND ACCENT VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A DEFECTIVE STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFT OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-787-999-4310.
Owner Complaints (10)
Your brake lights don't turn on when you press the brake pedal. This is a safety issue because other drivers won't see when you're braking. The problem could be a burned-out bulb, a faulty brake light switch, or a wiring issue, and will likely require inspecting the brake light assembly and replacing the bulb or switch as needed.
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Your driver's side airbag warning light stays on continuously and won't turn off. Additionally, the headlight housing has melted or warped. These issues should be inspected by a technician to ensure your airbag system is functioning properly and to address the headlight damage.
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HEAD LIGHT INSIDE BOTH SLIVER AREA ARE BURN ?? CAN'T FIND WHAT CAUSES IT NEED HELP PICTURE ATTACHE
2005 HYUNDAI TUCSON. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE STOP LAMP RECALL EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A FAILURE. *JS
THERE ARE MULTIPLE RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE, BUT WHEN I RESEARCHED ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE. IT CLAIMED 0 RECALLS... I'M CONFUSED!!!!! WHEN I RESEARCHED ON ANOTHER SITE IT GAVE ME 4 DIFFERENT RECALLS. AND THIS VEHICLE IS DISPLAYING PROBLEMS THAT DESCRIBES AT LEAST 2 OF THESE RECALLS. BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING. AND ALSO SLIGHT PULL WHEN ACCELERATING. RECALL NUMBERS 05V119000 AND 09V122000. I WAS IN MOTION WHEN ANOTHER DRIVER PULLED ON SIDE OF ME AND INFORMED ME THAT MY BRAKES LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. AND I ALSO BELIEVE THAT I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL.
THE HEADLIGHT LENSES HAVE NOT JUST OXIDIZED AS IS COMMON WITH VEHICLES THAT HAVE PLASTIC LENSES. THE MATERIAL ACTUALLY HAS HAIRLINE CRACKS RUNNING THROUGHOUT. THAT DEFECT, COUPLED WITH THE OXIDATION THAT NO AMOUNT OF POLISHING HAS BEEN ABLE TO REMEDY MAKES THE BRIGHTNESS OF EVEN THE BEST REPLACEMENT BULBS LESS SAFE FOR NIGHTTIME OPERATION. THE DEALER AND HYUNDAI USA BOTH REFUSED TO OFFER A REMEDY. *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHT LENS HAD BECOME DISCOLORED. THE ILLUMINATION OF THE HEADLIGHTS WAS DIMMED BY THE DISCOLORATION OF THE LENS MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE CONTACT TO SEE THE ROADWAY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE CONTACT CLEANED THE LENS BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PLASTIC INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT WAS MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
2005 HYUNDAI TUCSON. CONSUMER STATES TOP BACK BRAKE LIGHT WENT OUT. *TGW
TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING THE 2005 HYUNDAI TUSCON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS AND DIMMER SWITCH WERE ALL ON THE SAME SWITCH. HE HAD INADVERTENTLY TURNED OFF THE LIGHTS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PUT ON THE TURN SIGNAL. THE CONTACT STATED THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000. *AK UPDATED 03/13/07. *JB
WHILE DRIVING 2005 TUCSON WHEN TURNING ON TURN SIGNALS CONSUMER ACCIDENTALLY TURNED OFF HEADLIGHTS. *TS THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS PROBLEM COULD BE REMEDIED IF THE TWO SWITCHES WERE NOT ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE STEERING COLUMN. *NM