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2010 Hyundai Tucson airbags problems
severe
Owners of the 2010 Hyundai Tucson have filed 4 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.See airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Avg fix
$1,100
airbags complaints on the Hyundai Tucson, by model year
Of the 4 airbags complaints filed for the 2010 Hyundai Tucson,
here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 75,000-100,000 mi.
0-25k
0 (0%)
25-50k
0 (0%)
50-75k
0 (0%)
75-100k
1 (50%)
100-125k
1 (50%)
125-150k
0 (0%)
150k+
0 (0%)
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted.
Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits
and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 11 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2010 tucson vehicles
If "air bag" warning lamp is illuminated, the passenger air bag will deploy if a crash of sufficient force to require front air bag deployment is experienced, and will not be deactivated if a child is seated in the right front seating position, which may increase the risk of injury to a child front passenger.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the pods module free of charge. Hyundai anticipates owners notification began by telephone on february 15 2010 and the notification was mailed on march 5, 2010. Owners may contact Hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented
repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall
(it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Service BulletinTSB-09-BE-028Dec 2009
HYUNDAI: SRS CONTROL MODULE ROLLOVER SENSOR. A ROLLOVER SENSOR HAS BEEN INCORPORATED INTO THE SRS CONTROL MODULE (SRSCM) BEGINNING WITH THE 2010 MODEL YEAR SANTA FE AND TUCSON. THE ROLLOVER SENSOR DETERMINES IF IT IS NECESSARY TO DEPLOY SIDE AIR BAGS, CURTAIN AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS IF A VEHICLE ROLLOVER OCCURS.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting
2 most recent
airbags · 75,500 mi
· filed 10/28/2014
I was just driving normal speed and my airbag light came on and stayed on. I went to the dealership and informed me my driver side airbag clock spring is faulty. They are saying it isn't under my warranty, when I bought the vehicle brand new in 2010 I was told I had a bumper to bumper warranty for the first 10 years or 100,000 miles whichever came first. Why should I have to pay for the dx…
airbags · 100,000 mi
· filed 10/16/2023
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that when she started the vehicle, the driver's side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Had airbags trouble with your 2010 Hyundai Tucson?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2010 Hyundai Tucson?
It's a meaningful issue. 4 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 4 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 72,728 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Hyundai/Tucson.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.