Hyundai recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
This could lead to reduced visibility of the rear of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Hyundai Tucson 2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V259000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 26, 2011
- Owners notified
- May 20, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 7,829
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 27, 2010 to Apr 17, 2010
- Part
- Exterior lighting
- Maker's own recall number
- 101
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
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 .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Hyundai recall: Electrical system Jun 23, 2026
- Hyundai recall: Forward collision avoidance May 18, 2026
- Hyundai recall: Air bags Apr 20, 2026
- Hyundai recall: Electrical system Jan 26, 2026
- Hyundai recall: Trailer hitches Dec 18, 2025
- Genesis / Hyundai recall: Air bags Nov 20, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.