2012 Hyundai Tucson problems
Owners have filed 316 complaints about the 2012 Hyundai Tucson with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 50.6% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of service brakes, hydraulic at 8.5%.
Complaints316
Crashes18
Fires20
Injuries16
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 50.6% · 160
Service brakes, hydraulic 8.5% · 27
Power train 8.2% · 26
Electrical system 5.4% · 17
Unknown or other 3.8% · 12
Engine and engine cooling 3.2% · 10
Service brakes 2.8% · 9
Vehicle speed control 2.8% · 9
Severity
Of those complaints, 18 describe a crash, 20 describe a fire and 16 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 17 model years of the Hyundai Tucson in this data, 2012 sits 8th by complaint volume. 2016 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 44 in the last three years against 51 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 84,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle lost all motive power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was eventually towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Engine · reported at 100,000 miles
Driving down interstate 95 in philadelphia, pa (at 55mph) when engine stalled. Was able to get onto shoulder, and had car towed to mechanic. Mechanic tells me that the engine seized (due to no oil getting to the block), and that I would need a new motor. Contacted Hyundai usa, and they have done nothing about it. Based on the reviews, it looks like this is a common issue, yet they are doing nothing about it. Engine · reported at 72,000 miles
The recall number is 15819540. I received a recall letter for my 2012 tyson Hyundai stating that, 'the subject vehicles may have an engine oil leak from the seal between the oil pan and engine block, if left unrepair and operated over time, could eventually lead to engine damage.' I want to know how long Hyundai have to come up with a implement a recall remedy. I have not received a second letter. Engine
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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