2012 Hyundai Tucson problems and complaints
Owners have filed 255 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The most-reported areas: Engine (160), Service Brakes (36), Hydraulic (27).
Key takeaways
- 255 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 12 involve a crash, 13 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 160 | 63% |
| Service Brakes | 36 | 14% |
| Hydraulic | 27 | 11% |
| Power Train | 26 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 17 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 | 4% |
| Structure | 9 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 6 | 2% |
| Steering | 6 | 2% |
| Wheels | 5 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2012 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-08-18
I bought my 2012 Hyundai Tucson from a used car dealership back in November of 2024 . When I bought the vehicle it only had 55,000 miles on it and came with a 2 year unlimited mile warranty on the drive train and a full Carfax history in which everything came back clean , regular oil changes with synthetic oil every 4,...
Engine - filed 2026-07-29
Vehicle suddenly slipped into limp mode. Vehicle was then immediately taken to have code read. Code came back P1326. Was advised due to previous recall campaign(s) to contact Hyundai of America for guidance. Was told that vehicle needed to be confirmed per the BCT at any Hyundai dealership to which the agent scheduled ...
Engine - filed 2026-05-06
Engine started knocking luckily I was right by my mechanics place. They said needs new engine. Not to drive as a rod might go right through the engine. Only 98000 miles on it. Maintenance always done on time.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.