2010 Hyundai Tucson power train problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2010 Hyundai Tucson — 39% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Since I got this vehicle the gear shift gets stuck. I have gone to the dealership to get the problem fixed. The problem has been the backlight switch. It is a big hassle trying to get this problem fixed with the dealership. The backlight switch last two to three years. I got the recall letter about…”
filed Mar 31, 2020
“I heard a clunk upon turning right, exiting a parking lot. The rear end of the car started to sway. Fearing a blown tire, I pulled off the road, only to find the left rear wheel pitched at a rather unhealthy angle. After towing the car to my local repair shop it was discovered that the rear cross…”
filed Sep 30, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with Incorrect Ratio DTC (transmission clutch slip in gear above limit) listed on Page 2.
24-AT-002H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 9, 2024
Power Train problems in other Tucson years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tucson | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 Tucson | 15 | 6% |
| 2024 Tucson | 3 | 3% |
| 2023 Tucson | 14 | 11% |
| 2022 Tucson | 62 | 17% |
| 2021 Tucson | 7 | 9% |
| 2020 Tucson | 9 | 5% |
| 2019 Tucson | 40 | 11% |
| 2018 Tucson | 100 | 26% |
| 2017 Tucson | 289 | 27% |
| 2016 Tucson | 516 | 32% |
| 2015 Tucson | 20 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Hyundai Tucson
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.