Worst 2012 Hyundai Tucson Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Hyundai Tucson.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 157 | 1 | 12 | 94,473 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 26 | 3 | 1 | 64,586 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 25 | — | — | 54,496 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 15 | 1 | 3 | 53,069 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 | — | — | 57,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 10 | 1 | 1 | 117,680 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 9 | 2 | 2 | 43,933 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 | 1 | — | 70,971 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 4 | — | 75,436 mi | |
| STEERING | 6 | 1 | — | 53,158 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 | 2 | 1 | 92,288 mi | |
| WHEELS | 5 | 2 | — | 75,738 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 57,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 56,270 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 16,728 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 6,825 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 52,788 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | 27,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | — | 14,884 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT | 1 | — | — | 25,618 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 | — | — | 86,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 109,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 | — | — | 102,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | 28,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 1 | — | — | 73,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2012 Hyundai Tucson
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,906,978 vehicles.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
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 result in engine damage.
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured January 3, 2011, through December 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the air bag assembly installed in the steering wheel may come loose from its mounting.
Other Hyundai Tucson Years
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Tucson reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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