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2012 Hyundai Tucson: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2012 Hyundai Tucson as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

3Safety recalls
255Owner complaints to NHTSA
3Defect investigations
4/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2012 Hyundai Tucson owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Engine160Most reports between 70k and 120k miles
Service Brakes36
Hydraulic27
Power Train26Most reports between 20k and 100k miles
Electrical System17Most reports between 10k and 90k miles
Unknown Or Other12
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2012 Hyundai Tucson. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Engine And Engine Cooling: EngineFeb 2019 · Campaign 19V063000
  • Air BagsMay 2014 · Campaign 14V245000
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipSep 2023 · Park outside · Campaign 23V651000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresAQ23002 · opened Nov 2023 · open
  • Loss of Motive PowerDP22003 · opened Sep 2022 · closed Dec 2023
  • Engine FiresEA21003 · opened Dec 2021 · closed Feb 2024

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.