2012 HYUNDAI TUCSON

3 recalls, 314 complaints - 156 TSBs - 4/5 safety rating

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Defect Description

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 B... Read more

Consequence

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyun... Read more

1,649,478 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai has notified owners, and dealers will inspect for an oil pan leak, replacing it if necessary, and install an updated oil pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 18... Read more

120,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

AIR BAGS

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

An air bag assembly that is not properly mounted may result in an increased risk of injury to the driver in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts that secure the driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 118.

137,500 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company

Complaint Statistics

314 total complaints 17 crashes 15 fires 17 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	158
POWER TRAIN	27
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	18
STEERING	13
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	13
AIR BAGS	10
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	9
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	9
STRUCTURE:BODY	7
WHEELS	6

Incident date: May 6, 2026

Steering is horrible specifically to the left in a curve it doesn't go back to center when letting it you have to force it which is jerking car back right into other lane off the road. The brakes squeal awful the car has about 40,000 miles on it. Can't see any recall on any of this with my car but i... Read more

Incident date: Oct 9, 2025

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact had received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V957000(Fuel System, Diesel) and 25V626000(Steering); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact had contacted an unknown local dealer several times and had b... Read more

Incident date: Sep 8, 2025

When driving in longer, gradual curves - the steering wheel "sticks". You can feel it isnt responsive, and you have to apply more pressure than you should to get it out of the "stuck" spot. Which makes the car over correct at times. It has happened dozens of times by now - so wasnt a one time thing.... Read more

Incident date: Jul 31, 2025

When you accelerate & let off the gas pedal, the vehicle still accelerated for 2 seconds after you release the gas pedal. It is like there is a delay with drive by wire signal. This situation can cause rear end collisions & hard panic braking. Please recall this situation to prevent higher insur... Read more

Incident date: Nov 9, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving 40-45 MPH, several unknown warning lights and sensor lights were illuminated. The vehicle lost motive power and stalled. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal chirping and knocking sound while starting... Read more

Incident date: Aug 20, 2024

Our telluride was less than a week after purchase and driving down the street when my wife heard a crack and a small crack appeared in lower driver side of the windshield. Before reaching home within the hour, the crack has spread across half the windshield. I dont believe there was a point of imp... Read more

Incident date: Aug 20, 2024

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the low voltage power message was displayed. The display on the instrument panel darkened and the vehicle unintentionally shifted into park and the vehicle failed to return to normal operation. The vehicle was not drivab... Read more

Incident date: Aug 15, 2024

The APIM module that controls the display and functioning has stopped working. The following are a couple of safety concerns with this: 1. The backup camera does not work. I almost hit a pedestrian while backing up because of this. 2. Hands free features with communication and gps is not available... Read more

Incident date: Aug 15, 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonabl... Read more

Incident date: Jul 2, 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started to jerk and then decelerated while shifting into LIMP Mode. The vehicle was later examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2024

I purchased a 2014 Mazda CX-9 back in May of 2020 w/ roughly 60k on the dash. Literally 7 months later w/ about 72k on the dash, the day after Christmas I was driving to work (I worked in the next state over) on the highway my car just shut down. No warnings, no check engine lights NOTHING! It just ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 24, 2024

While driving the vehicle, received a message to stop safely vehicle will shut off soon. The car stops responding to the gas pedal and I had to try to quickly find a safe place to park the vehicle. I am lucky that I was not on a major highway at the time as I had three young children in the vehicl... Read more

Incident date: Jun 24, 2024

Incident date: Jun 17, 2024

I was driving 65 mph and the hybrid system malfunction warning came up. Car dropped to 25mph - pressing the gas pedal would not increase the speed. Continued to coast with no acceleration until it came to a stop and shut off

Incident date: Sep 25, 2023

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was receiving maintenance by a local dealer, the technician became aware of a leak coming from the steering wheel. The technician stated that he needed to verify the vehicle a second time to confirm if the failure was a... Read more

Incident date: Nov 6, 2023

Crankshaft vent valve clogged and failed, causing overpressurization and oil leaks. Caused the oil pan to crack and upper timing cover to leak per the inspection at Volkswagen. I was driving, going 63mph when it said max engine speed 3000RPM and a light that said EPC started flashing along with th... Read more

Incident date: May 14, 2024

I am a CPST Instructor and was performing a car seat check. The choices offered for the model of child safety seat did not include the seat I'm checking. Specifically, the seat is a Graco TrioGrow SL, Model 2087507, Manufactured 07/19/2023. My issue is with the possibility of a missing part. This... Read more

Incident date: May 14, 2024

Incident date: Sep 22, 2023

The four tires were replaced on [XXX] at 28,000 miles. Then 4 additional tires replaced at 57,000 miles [XXX]. Less than one year in Oct of 2023 I noticed a sound coming from the front tires when driving . Two of the front tires needed to be replaced 75300 miles . These tires FPIRREILLI SCROPI... Read more

Incident date: May 6, 2024

There have been recalls on this year, make and model for substantial coolant leaks in the past. Our vehicle did not make that recall list, but we have been dealing with a similar issue for many years, and even after expensive repairs we are still losing coolant. The vehicle will not hold coolant for... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle the vehicle failed to start up. The contact called a mechanic to service the vehicle and after two hours the mechanic was able to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact received ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 10, 2024

The alternator failed causing the vehicle to shutdown in the middle of traffic. I was on a surface road not the highway so I was able to get local police to assist. When it failed there was no car electrical system function, so I could not even turn on my emergency blinkers. This is apparently very... Read more

Incident date: Mar 19, 2024

The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350W4 equipped with Continental Tires, Tires Line: Continental Pure Contact IS, Tires Size: 245/40/R18 and DOT Number: AF2PWD41. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light was illuminated. The cont... Read more

Incident date: Jan 5, 2024

My message belongs to all vehicle manufacturers. Especially the business/commercial vehicles like mine . Which we spent most of our time inside it, during the work periods'. I would like to ask a favor to take a better attention when it comes to Safety/Comfort /look. We don't Race or Camp but work... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Nov 14, 2023

The shifter causes an error whenever I shift into drive. An alert comes up on the dashboard making the dashboard inaccessible and the PRNDL lights up red. The alert says "service shifter."

Incident date: Nov 14, 2023

The shifter causes an error whenever I shift into drive. An alert comes up on the dashboard making the dashboard inaccessible and the PRNDL lights up red. The alert says "service shifter."

Incident date: Nov 14, 2023

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repa... Read more

Incident date: Feb 16, 2024

The contact owns a 2023 BraunAbility Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and using the power chair with hand controls, the drivability was terrible. While driving at various speeds, it was difficult to stay in the intended lane. The Lane Sensing feature was loo... Read more

Incident date: Feb 13, 2024

This is regarding the MOST FAKRA Service Cables Safety Recall which affects the display in my car. It started off with the radio cutting out but has progressed to the display not working which affects the rear camera. I believe this is extremely dangerous. I have taken my car to the Honda dealers... Read more

Incident date: Dec 5, 2019

The steering component has a defect to where when you’re driving and go to slightly turn the steering wheel it feels as if it “gets stuck” and then just gives. It is a safety issue because it causing you to steer harder and then when it gives you are pulling the steering wheel with a little mo... Read more

Incident date: Dec 5, 2019

once warmed up, steering would have a tight ROM and get stuck to one side or the other, requiring excessive force to correct. vehicle has been in service since december waiting on back ordered parts

Incident date: Dec 5, 2019

I am writing this reporting on the active NHTSA Recall Number 23V334, which includes my vehicle. As per the NHTSA's site, an online complaint can be filed if the manufacturer is unable to remedy this safety recall for the vehicle in a timely manner. The recall was issued on May 10, 2023. Today it is... Read more

Incident date: Oct 25, 2023

Battery died twice on 2 separate occasions since the day car was received on 1/17. Car was ‘serviced’ after the first time battery died, but this morning I could not get it to turn on again. This car has been giving me nothing but issues and I haven’t had it for a month yet.

Incident date: Dec 28, 2023

The X3 suddenly slowed down to stoppage on an interstate highway, and the car "shifted" to Neutral by itself. I had to shift back to "Drive" and then drive away. It happened twice in September to October 2023, with my family and other kids in the car. Luckily there was traffic, driving speed was rel... Read more

Incident date: Dec 28, 2023

Engine malfunction when milage at 37000 miles. The service only update computer system of the car and could not address the problem at all.

Incident date: Sep 22, 2023

I have raised case [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] ] with Mazda regarding my 2024 CX90 where there's a suspension and emergency automatic forward Collison breaking since I purchased the car and now this steering issue safety recall. They are not replacing or buying back. I'm feeling unsafe and fear to drive as ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 22, 2023

Volkswagen Jetta NAR trouble code B116829 Volkswagen Jetta NAR trouble code 00778 Volkswagen Jetta NAR trouble code P1698 Car codes triggered after servicing in VW dealership.

Incident date: Nov 1, 2023

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4.The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while her grandson was occupying the front passenger's side seat, an unknown message was displ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 22, 2023

Costco took off rear right wheel and axle bolt fell off.

Incident date: Jan 10, 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2021

Delamination of radio is causing the radio to change radio channels, not be able to use the handless phone option or adjust heated seats. The constant beeping when the radio is constantly and randomly changing channels is a safety hazard. FCA is aware of the issue and has not issued a recall and i... Read more

Incident date: Nov 11, 2023

Oil pressure dropped and motor locked up. Only has 130,000 miles on it. Only car I own and now I'm walking.

Incident date: Dec 6, 2023

The dealership told me that the sensor I read that was a recall wasn't covered because my vin wasn't on the list of re-calls. I looked up what auto zone pulled up as the code and pretty sure it was the fuel filter valve. But after taking it to our regular mechanic he replaced a line in the engine ar... Read more

Incident date: Nov 27, 2023

My airbag light has now come on and flashes and dings every time the car comes on

Incident date: Nov 27, 2023

While driving on highway, I started hearing a humming/vibration sound on the right side around the windshield. When we stopped, I noticed the trim molding around my windshield (passenger side) had flown off while driving. When we got back on the road we no longer heard the humming/vibration sound... Read more

Incident date: Sep 22, 2023

Driver search airbag warning light illuminated Took vehicle to authorized Central Houston Nissan whi SCANNED VEHICLE AND FOUND DTC B0020-13 STORED IN AIRBAG SYSTEM. PRINTED AND FOLLOWED THE ESM DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE AND PER ESM WILL NEED TO START REPLACING THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULE WICH IS PART O... Read more

Incident date: Dec 4, 2022

We have noticed the steering wheel "catching" at times; this hasn't been severe yet but is concerning. It tends to happen more on highways as opposed to dirt roads, so the higher the speed is. We have an appt today with the local Honda dealer so hopefully this gets fixed.

Incident date: Sep 9, 2023

The rear driver's side seat belt completely detached from the shoulder attachment point.

Incident date: Nov 16, 2023

ABC high pressure hose blew off while driving at low speed made a loud popping sound abc light came on with message drive carefully and fluid came pouring out

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2012 HYUNDAI TUCSON

2012 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Driver	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Passenger	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	17.6%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	No
Lane Departure Warning	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2012 HYUNDAI TUCSON

156 manufacturer communications from 83 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	25
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	22
350000 EQUIPMENT	15
100000 POWER TRAIN	12
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	8
116320 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:SENSOR	4
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE	4
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	4

100000 POWER TRAIN

This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with Incorrect Ratio DTC (transmission clutch slip in gear above limit) listed on Page 2.

130000 VISIBILITY

This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming

130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)

160000 STRUCTURE

In certain areas, a vehiclea??s underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road salt usage. As a preventative measure, cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of underbody components, and an undercoating spray is applied to exter

160000 STRUCTURE

In some areas, a vehiclea??s underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road salt usage. As a preventative measure, cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of underbody components, and an undercoating spray is applied to the bott

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), and anti-theft ignition cylinder protector campaign (Campaign 9A5) in res

116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides the service procedure to: 1) Upgrade the IBU/BCM (Integrated Body Control Unit/Body Control Module) to revise the OEM Hyundai burglar alarm system operation and ignition start logic and 2) Install two anti-theft decal

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Certain Hyundai vehicles may not be equipped with an immobilizer. This bulletin provides the service procedure to update the IBU/BCM (Integrated Body Control Unit/Body Control Module), to revise the OEM Hyundai burglar alarm system operati

116320 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:SENSOR

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), in response to an increase in thefts of certain 2011-2022MY Hyundai vehic

116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some models from service campaign 993 (IBU/BCM Software Update and Decals Application) equipped with the Hyundai OEM remote start system may exhibit the horn honking when remote starting the vehicle after receiving the software update. Thi

100000 POWER TRAIN

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

A class action lawsuit against Hyundai Motor America (a??HMAa??) alleges that certain Hyundai vehicles (a??Class Vehiclesa??) were manufactured, marketed, sold, and/or leased with an engine defect that can result in sudden engine seizure,

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

116320 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:SENSOR

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can becom

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993) in response to an increase in thefts of certain Hyundai vehicles not equipped with engine immobilizers targeted through social media. In November 2

116320 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:SENSOR

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

116320 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:SENSOR

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

130000 VISIBILITY

This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside th

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

OP CODE/PART NUMBER (REFERENCE GUIDE FOR SERVICE CAMPAIGN T6G)

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

OP CODE/PART NUMBER (REFERENCE GUIDE FOR SERVICE CAMPAIGN T6G)

061700 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

OP CODE/PART NUMBER (REFERENCE GUIDE FOR SERVICE CAMPAIGN T6G)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The warranty coverage for engine repair or replacement regarding engine damage or malfunction from connecting rod bearing wear has been extended to 15 years or 150,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, wh

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Certain vehicles listed below may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage. Follow the procedure to inspect the vehicle and replace

061700 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement.

190000 TIRES

Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased before retail sale

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Certain vehicles that have completed Service Campaign 966 may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage. Follow the procedure to inspe

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Hyundai is conducting a service campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal engine bearing noise is detected, the Malfunction Indicator La

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Hyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal engine bearing noise is detected, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The Powertrain warranty coverage for certain engine repairs and/or replacement where the engine damage or malfunction is related to connecting rod bearing wear, has been extended to 15 years or 150,000 miles from the date of original retail

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Hyundai is conducting a product improvement campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal engine bearing noise is detected, the Malfunction

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.

190000 TIRES

This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the a??Tire Balance Data Sheeta?? must be fully completed including imbalance and Road For

200000 WHEELS

010000 STEERING

This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.

012000 STEERING:COLUMN

This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.

018100 STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING:MOTOR/ACTUATOR

This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the la

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

100000 POWER TRAIN

If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with the following symptoms and DTC, follow the Service Procedure on Page 4. i?? Check Engine light on i?? DTC P0880/P088000 - TCM Power signal error open/short i?? Transmission stuck in 4th ge

190000 TIRES

This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.

200000 WHEELS

This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using recommended safe chemical products.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: a?? A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. a?? A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.

350000 EQUIPMENT

100000 POWER TRAIN

The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:

100000 POWER TRAIN

If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a a??Check Enginea?? light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid and oil pressure harness.

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using certain safe chemical products.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect the evaporative systema??s existing canister for loose charcoal, and if confirmed the new Auxiliary Canister Kit of this bulletin will be installed to improve evaporative system performance. T

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HYUNDAI TUCSON - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HYUNDAI TUCSON across all model years (2005, 2026).

70 Total Recalls

8,469 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

340 Reported Crashes

191 Reported Fires

5 Reported Deaths

HYUNDAI TUCSON - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	5	63	View
2025	6	428	View
2024	4	140	View
2023	2	210	View
2022	3	567	View
2021	1	102	View
2020	1	228	View
2019	1	517	View
2018	1	531	View
2017	3	1,446	View
2016	5	2,160	View
2015	1	306	View
2014	2	238	View
2013	3	317	View
2012 (current)	3	314
2011	5	174	View
2010	4	78	View
2009	1	24	View
2008	1	66	View
2007	5	85	View
2006	5	202	View
2005	8	273	View

Other HYUNDAI Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
SONATA	184	21,863	View
SANTA FE	153	9,962	View
ELANTRA	133	11,853	View
PALISADE	124	2,704	View
SONATA HYBRID	67	1,129	View
IONIQ 5	66	1,865	View
ACCENT	64	2,745	View
SANTA FE HYBRID	57	347	View

Vehicle Safety

Consumer Safety

Infrastructure

Public Health

2012 HYUNDAI TUCSON

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2012 HYUNDAI TUCSON

Safety Technology

Technical Service Bulletins, 2012 HYUNDAI TUCSON

Most Affected Components

HYUNDAI TUCSON - All Years Overview

HYUNDAI TUCSON - Year by Year

Other HYUNDAI Models