Sell your 2006 Hyundai Tucson for cash

The 2006 Hyundai Tucson is a SUV that came with a choice of 2.0L 4-cyl and 2.7L 6-cyl engines. At 20 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2006 Hyundai Tucson at a glance

Body styleSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engines2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
DriveFront-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy17–20 city / 23–25 highway / 19–22 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,050–$3,550 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂404–468 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA5 configurations: Tucson 2WD, Tucson 4WD
Age20 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 20 years old, most of a 2006 Tucson's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a SUV, it's heavier than a typical car, and scrap weight is a big part of any junk offer. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2006 Tucson. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the air bags, typically around 33,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2006 Hyundai Tucson recalls

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering the 2006 Hyundai Tucson. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Exterior LightingApr 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V113000

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, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April…

Risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved o

Exterior LightingJul 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V280000

Hyundai is recalling 3,011 model year 2005-2007 elantra, Tucson, sonata, azera and accent vehicles. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A defective stop lamp switch may…

Risk: Any of these malfunctions could lead to a crash.

Exterior LightingApr 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V122000

Hyundai is recalling 532,633 my 2006-2007 accent, entourage, sonata, my 2007 azera, elantra and santa fe, my 2005-2007 Tucson and my 2007-2008 veracruz vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is…

Risk: Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.

Air BagsMay 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V197000

On certain vehicles, static air bag deployment testing conducted by NHTSA using fifth percentile female dummies indicated that a small stature adult driver not wearing a seat belt and involved in a frontal or near frontal crash, the deployment of the driver air bag may not occur.

Risk: This can cause increased risk of injury to the driver under certain crash conditions.

Air BagsNov 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V445000

On certain sport utility vehicles, during static air bag deployment testing conducted by NHTSA using fifth percentile female dummies indicated if a small statured adult driver, not wearing a seat belt, is involved in a frontal or near frontal crash, deployment of the driver air bag may result in an insufficient margin of compliance…

Risk: This can cause increased risk of injury to the driver under certain crash conditions.

Common 2006 Tucson problems

Owners have filed 135 complaints about the 2006 Hyundai Tucson with NHTSA. 15 reports involved a crash and 3 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 17 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Air Bags30
  • Electrical System16
  • Engine12
  • Suspension11
  • Unknown or Other11
  • Steering10

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Air Bags33,000 mi
  • Electrical System85,000 mi
  • Engine130,000 mi
  • Suspension97,000 mi
  • Unknown or Other138,000 mi
  • Steering50,000 mi

2006 Hyundai Tucson crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2006 Hyundai Tucson.

VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRolloverRollover risk
4 Dr, FWD/AWDNot rated——★★★★☆17.9%

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.

2006 Hyundai Tucson service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 48 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2006 Hyundai Tucson. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Equipment6
  • Electrical System4
  • Tires4
  • Air Bags3
  • Engine and Engine Cooling3
  • Equipment Adaptive/Mobility3

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsOct 2026 · 26-EM-016H TSB

    Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning pr

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsOct 2026 · 26-EM-015H TSB

    Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair proce

  • OtherApr 2026 · DTN DCS

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured

  • OtherApr 2026 · DTN DL

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver's-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin P

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 2006 Hyundai Tucson.

Electronic Stability ControlPE09003 · opened Jan 2009, closed Apr 2009Led to recall 09V122000

Stop lamp switch failure

By letter dated april 15, 2009, Hyundai notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (NHTSA recall number 09v122) to replace the stop lamp switches on many of its model year 2005-2008 vehicles.see recall 09v122 for a complete list. The agency opened its investigation based on five complaints of stop lamp fa

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Selling a 2006 Tucson: questions

How much is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2006 Tucson that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2006 Tucsons that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2006 Tucson with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2006 Hyundai Tucson; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2006 Tucson?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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