2005 Hyundai Tucson lights problems

13 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 56,000.

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 7%
typical mileage: 56,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 2

Which part fails

Brake lights
3
Turn signal: switch
1
Headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Hyundai Tucson lights problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Hyundai Tucson lights

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Headlights 7

Related recalls

Exterior lightingReported July 21, 2009 · 3,011 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: Any of these malfunctions could lead to a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 09V280000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switchReported April 15, 2009 · 532,633 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 09V122000 · Recall details

What 2005 Hyundai Tucson owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 18, 2022 · Lights · SC

Brake light no coming on when brake pedal is being push

Filed Jan 25, 2021 · Airbags, Lights · IL

Driver air bag light stay on will not turn off head light sliver melted

Filed Jul 10, 2019 · Lights · 84,348 miles · IL

Head light inside both sliver area are burn ?? Can't find what causes it need help picture attache

Filed Dec 10, 2018 · Lights · CA

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.

Filed Oct 1, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 56,000 miles · FL

3 outside and 3 inside door handles have broken off. Motor for electronic windows [driver, front passenger and rear passenger] all quit working within a week of each other. And no, it wasn't fuses. Headlight housing, passenger side is breaking inside the housing.

Filed Jun 17, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 199,000 miles · IL

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.

Filed Dec 8, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 31,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai tucson. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the brake lights failed to illuminate. In addition, the contact stated that the ignition key was stuck in the ignition and the shift interlock failed to shift properly without warning. In addition, the air bag warning indicator had failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was related to the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v280000 (exterior lighting) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000.

Filed Sep 2, 2013 · Lights · 50,000 miles · SC

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.

Filed Nov 23, 2012 · Lights · 140,000 miles · DE · fire

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.

Filed Jun 29, 2011 · Lights · FL

2005 hyundai tucson. Consumer states top back brake light went out.

Questions about the 2005 Hyundai Tucson lights

Does the 2005 Hyundai Tucson have lights problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the lights of the 2005 Hyundai Tucson, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 Hyundai Tucson lights problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 56,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Hyundai Tucson lights?

Yes, 2 recalls: 09V280000, 09V122000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Hyundai Tucson have the most lights problems?

The Hyundai Tucson model years with the most lights complaints are 2016 (29 complaints), 2025 (19 complaints) and 2017 (15 complaints).