Vehicle recall 11V259000 · April 26, 2011
2010 Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2010 tucson vehicles manufactured from February 27, 2010, through April 17, 2010 for failing to comply with federal motor vehicle safety…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2010 tucson vehicles manufactured from February 27, 2010, through April 17, 2010 for failing to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment," for the photometry requirements of the rear reflector assemblies installed in the rear bumpers.
- Consequence
- This could lead to reduced visibility of the rear of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear reflector assemblies, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during June 2011. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.
- Notes
- Hyundai's safety recall no. 101.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V259000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 26, 2011
- Filed by
- HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 101
- Owner notification
- May 20, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7,829
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Hyundai Tucson (2010): 2010
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