Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Hyundai Tucson has 3 recalls, 252 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
252
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
19V063000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Tucson vehicles. The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may...
14V245000
AIR BAGS
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured January 3, 2011, through December 23, 2...
23V651000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Ela...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | got vehicle registration notice and recall notice was on the form regarding a possible electrical fi... |
| Sep 8, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Airbag located in the steering wheel partially deployed during a moderate/serious accident. It came... |
| Jul 31, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Nov 9, 2024 | ENGINE | Car suddenly stalled on the interstate (sudden deceleration, could barely make it to the shoulder; e... |
| Aug 20, 2024 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while the vehicle was at an independent m... |
| Aug 15, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My 2012 Tucson started dumping large amounts of oil. Would be ok not dumping then would start drast... |
| Jul 2, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Jun 24, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:... |
| Jun 17, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| May 14, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Customer was driving down the road when he brakes were not functioning properly. The vehicle began t... |
| May 6, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| May 1, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Apr 10, 2024 | ENGINE | I was driving on the road way and the entire engine seized. I had to glide over to the side of the ... |
| Mar 19, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Feb 16, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Feb 13, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Jan 10, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Jan 5, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | See attached document for complaint |
| Jan 1, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Dec 28, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Our [XXX] daughter was driving the vehicle from our home to work in Richmond Heights (approx. 19 mil... |