The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) warning light was illuminated. The contact parked on the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the warning light disappeared. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.
2005 Hyundai Tucson driver assistance problems
14 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 65,000.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 65,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Automatic (ASC)4
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Hyundai Tucson driver assistance problems in other years
Related recalls
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 05V177000 · Recall details
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 05V119000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Stop lamp switch failure
By letter dated april 15, 2009, hyundai notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (the federal safety agency recall number 09v122) to replace the stop lamp switches on many of its model year 2005-2008 vehicles.see recall 09v122 for a complete list. The agency opened its investigation based on five complaints of stop lamp failure across several 2007 hyundai models. The agency also received early warning (ewr) reports on this issue.most of those failures were traced to the improper operation of the stop lamp switch that controls stop lamp illumination.a malfunctioning stop lamp switch can cause the vehicle's brake lights not to light during braking, or alternatively, it can cause the brake lights to stay lit even when a driver takes the foot off the brake pedal. Failure of the stop lamps to illuminate properly creates the hazard of rear end collisions when drivers following the subject vehicle do not recognize that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Hyundai reported one crash incident (a frontal impact), without injury, that was alleged to have been caused by this defect.the agency reviewed the incident and cannot conclude that it is related to this defect. There are other potential problems related to failure of the stop lamp switch: failure of the cruise control to disengage, interference with proper functioning of antilock brakes and electronic stability control, and inability to move the gear shift lever out of park position.based on the above safety recall, this investigation is closed.
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What 2005 Hyundai Tucson owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My ESC light keeps coming on. I see there was a recall on it. Can you tell me if and when that recall was performed on my car?
There are multiple recalls on this vehicle, but when I researched on the federal safety agency 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.
Called the dealer to fix recalls 068 esp...071 parking brake....079 airbag system....and 092 stop lamp switch, dealer indicated that my car VIN number not included, the esp light wont go off on my car, it is always on. Please advice what steps to take. Thanks
Esp light on 50% of the time. Had it fixed at dealer under recall and it worked for a year or two and now still does it. Importan safety device that you don't know if it works. Dealer doesn't know and all 05-07 owners I ask have the same problem.
Vehicle locks and unlocks doors at random, with or without keys in the ignition. Causes battery to fail as it will continue this when not in use. This is the second hyundai I owned that had this same problem and looking through carfax on used vehicles there are numerous vehicles with repeated electrical problems. The vehicle can be moving or in parked in a garage overnight. Vehicle had me locked inside so long at one point that I was late for a meeting and was about to crawl out a window when I was actually able to use a door. This is a definite safety issue for any type of accident. Rescue could not take place as door could not be opened. This is an on going problem that has not been solved by dealership.
Transmission keeps slipping out of gear when you put into gear and car won't move. You stop at a light and even though car is in gear it won't move. Flip it back and forth on auto gear shift sometimes it moves. Other times it changes gears or slips out.
I usually keep my car in the garage and out of the weather. I recall last year my daughter said my car stalled out when she was driving. I told her water may have just splashed under the engine or something. I just had the same issue. We had a rain storm last night. I went out and started my car. I came out to leave and my car was off. I tried to start it again but it didn't want to turn over. Finally after 7 tries the car started. I backed out and it just sputtered and the car just cut out twice. I just had new sparkplugs and spark plug wires put in so it has to be something in the electric to the motor. I don't trust having my grandson in the car. I have read horrible stories about the same thing happening to other owners with the same issue. I borrowed my boyfriends car so I could get to work. Hoping maybe someone knows if there is a recall on this issue.
Aug 2010 -- driving on interstate in extremely heavy traffic and engine stalled, losing power steering, brakes, and gas acceleration . Limped to exit, barely avoiding being rear-ended by 18-wheeler and barely got off freeway before engine died. Had to wait apprx 1 hour before engine would start again. Drove very slow and cautiously next 400 miles home with no further problem. July 2011 -- driving in city, turned corner and engine stalled exactly as in 2010 incident described above. Was able to pull into a parking lot before being rear-ended by another vehicle. Only had to wait apprx 15 minutes for engine to start again this time. Made it rest of way home without further incident. For past 3 years, esp light comes on randomly while driving down highway and won't go out. Sometimes pulling over, killing engine, then restarting makes the light go out, and sometimes it doesn't.
Brake lights fail to illuminate when brake pedal depressed. Esp (vehicle stability control) light on dash remained illuminated.
Questions about the 2005 Hyundai Tucson driver assistance
Does the 2005 Hyundai Tucson have driver assistance problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the driver assistance of the 2005 Hyundai Tucson, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2005 Hyundai Tucson driver assistance problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 65,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Hyundai Tucson driver assistance?
Yes, 2 recalls: 05V177000, 05V119000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Hyundai Tucson have the most driver assistance problems?
The Hyundai Tucson model years with the most driver assistance complaints are 2025 (155 complaints), 2022 (47 complaints) and 2026 (38 complaints).
Other 2005 Hyundai Tucson problems
Engine 38Airbags 31Electrical 30Body 20Transmission 16Brakes 15Suspension 15Acceleration 14Fuel system 13Lights 13Visibility 9Steering 8Tires 8Locks 6Seat belts 3Wheels 2Seats 1
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