Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Hyundai Tucson has 139 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
139
Complaints
1
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2024 | ENGINE | Car suddenly stalled on the interstate (sudden deceleration, could barely make it to the shoulder; e... |
| 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 ... |
| Sep 9, 2023 | ENGINE | Three months ago, I was driving my car when the engine shut down while I was driving on the highway.... |
| Jun 1, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spee... |
| Apr 23, 2023 | ENGINE | Hola el motor del auto se tranc Hello the engine of the car stalled |
| Dec 4, 2022 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle m... |
| Sep 16, 2022 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, ... |
| Sep 10, 2022 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that she had a routine recall repair comp... |
| Jun 23, 2022 | ENGINE | Driving home doing about 70 mph, i perchased this vehicle directly from a Hyundai Dealership, (112,4... |
| Mar 10, 2022 | ENGINE | 2012 HYUNDAI TUCSON Bought it used, 1 prior owner ~50K, very clean. Since is VERY well maintained (i... |
| Jan 11, 2022 | ENGINE | Air conditioning system was just replaced for $2000. A week later, car to a dealership for a recall.... |
| Jan 8, 2022 | ENGINE | The contact's daughter owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving approximately 68... |
| Oct 5, 2021 | ENGINE | 10/5/21Driving on interstate. Experienced sudden loss of power. Pulled to side of road and car compl... |
| Aug 1, 2021 | ENGINE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Jul 7, 2021 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 75 mph, the contact heard a... |
| Jul 1, 2021 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle st... |
| Jun 16, 2021 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at 40 - 50 mph, the ve... |
| Jun 15, 2021 | ENGINE | My vehicle has stalled (died) several times on me in the last several months. This happens when I a... |
| Mar 1, 2021 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds,... |
| Feb 23, 2021 | ENGINE | I HAVE A 2012 HYUNDAI TUCSON AWD WITH 86,000 MILES ON IT. WHILE DRIVING IT RECENTLY COULD HEAR ENGIN... |