2012 Hyundai Tucson

236 serious complaints of 255, the most about engine (160) and brakes (27); per car on the road, 0.9× this model's usual year. 3 recalls. NHTSA investigation EA21003: engine fires.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2012 hyundai tucson. While driving up a hill at low speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v063000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Apr 2019

“The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Jul 2024

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage The warranty coverage for engine repair or replacement regarding engine damage or malfunction from connecting rod bearing wear has been extended to 15 years or 150,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, whichever occurs first, and is valid for original and… (22-EM-006H-2, Nov 2022)
• Repair program Hyundai is conducting a service campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. (DBP966, Oct 2021)
• Repair program Certain vehicles that have completed Service Campaign 966 may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage. (DBPT6G, Apr 2022)
• Repair program In certain areas, a vehicle’s underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road salt usage. (24-01-012H, Feb 2024)
• Repair program Hyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. (24-01-068H, Aug 2024)
• Repair program Hyundai is conducting a Service Campaign to inspect the existing charcoal canister for loose charcoal, and if confirmed a new auxiliary canister kit will be installed. (Campaign, Mar 2020)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

255 owner complaints · 3 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 21–25 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2012 trims and features