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2009 Hyundai Tucson

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2009 Tucson.

Body SUV

The 2009 Hyundai Tucson is a compact SUV that, according to owner complaint data spanning from 2005 to 2026, recorded just 18 total complaints—the lowest of any model year in the Tucson's history—with Air Bags cited as the primary concern among the single recall issued for the model year; this places the 2009 model among the most problem-free years in the vehicle's lineage, distinguishing it sharply from later years such as 2016 which saw complaint volumes reach 1,612.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192009

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 124R · 600 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 124R · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235-60R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Battery371102E100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length170.5 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height68.1 in
Wheelbase103.5 in
Curb weight3241 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Tucson of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

9.0–10.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.00 sec — 2005 GLS V6
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2007Limited V6 2.7L V610.30 sec17.70 sec173 hpAWD
2005GLS V6 2.7L V69.00 sec16.10 sec173 hpAWD
2005GLS V6 2.7L V69.60 sec17.20 sec173 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.7 qt of 5W-20 / 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidHyundai SP-III
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.2
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.5 Pints
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil5W-20 · 5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.7 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs10-11 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or StudsM6 Bolts: 7-9 ft-lbs, M8 Bolts: 15-19 ft-lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings37-39 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts116-123 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts123-130 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts87-94 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts53-55 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12-17 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-80 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug29.0-43.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub148-207 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub148-207 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.52-.64 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance7480-10,120 ohms
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.86-1.06 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance10,625-14,375 ohms

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.06-1.18 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity2.0 L
Standard BCI Group Number124R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca
Standard BCI Group Number124R

Service checks

Pressure Test12-16 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief12-16 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature177 °F
Pressure Test14-18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-183 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)54.3-55.8 psi
Engine Compression184

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket16-24 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle59-73 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0002 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.001 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.024 in / 0.394 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.024 in / 0.394 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head bolts. Apply Loctite 5900H or equivalent on the front edge of the cylinder head gasket. Both the upside and the down side. Assembly of the cylinder head must be completed within five minutes of applying the liquid gasket compound.

124.0-27.0 ft. lbs.24–27 ft. lbs
290 degrees-95 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees-95 degrees90 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120-23 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60-6520–23 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
At 15,000 miFuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect)
Every 15,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Disc Brake Caliper (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 25,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (replace)
Every 52,500 miFuel Filter (replace) · Vacuum Line (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Timing Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2009 Hyundai Tucson sits at the low point of the early-year federal complaint record, with just 18 complaints, one recall, no investigations, and 37 TSBs. This represents a continued decline from the 2005 launch year (185 complaints, 8 recalls) through 2008 (43 complaints, 1 recall), making 2009 the cleanest year of that initial run. Immediately after 2009, the trend reverses sharply: 2010 complaints jump to 57, then climb to triple digits by 2011 and peak at 1,612 in 2016, with investigations and TSBs rising alongside them. Within the 2009 data, air bags lead reported issues with five complaints, followed by vehicle speed control with two, while crash-related complaints number three and fire complaints are zero; the data does not specify root causes. Because 2009 is the quietest year in the record before a prolonged, much larger complaint surge, it implies this model year avoided the scale of problems that affected later Tucson vintages. For a used-vehicle buyer, the 2009 Tucson is a comparatively good year to buy based purely on this federal record, provided a normal pre-purchase inspection and recall check confirm the single recall has been addressed.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
37
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
18
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 18 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags5
Vehicle Speed Control2
Air Bags,Seat Belts1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Suspension,Structure1
Steering,Engine1
Unknown Or Other1
Seat Belts1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

13V113000Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:SwitchReported 01/04/2013

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz… Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 37 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…
25-BD-012H TSB2025-11-05Exterior LightingThis bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated…
24-BD-001H2024-02-14VisibilityThis bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade…
23-EM-005H2023-10-13Engine And Engine CoolingThis bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2009 Tucson take?

4.7 qt of 5W-20 OR 5W-30 API SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 2009 Tucson have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.