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2012 Hyundai Tucson recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2012 Hyundai Tucson, newest first.

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3 recalls on record for the 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The most recent was on Sept. 22, 2023. Owners also sent NHTSA 255 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: air bags (1), engine and engine cooling (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1). 1 of them came with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with Hyundai or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

255 complaints about the 2012 Hyundai Tucson were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 12 mention a crash, 13 a fire, 9 injuries.

  • Engine160
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic27recall on record
  • Power Train26
  • Electrical System17
  • Unknown Or Other12
  • Engine And Engine Cooling10recall on record

Engine started knocking luckily I was right by my mechanics place. They said needs new engine. Not to drive as a rod might go right through the engine. Only 98000 miles on it. Maintenance always done on time.

May 6, 2026 · Engine

got vehicle registration notice and recall notice was on the form regarding a possible electrical fire while parked or driving. I just got this car about 9 months ago, dmv is still showing nothing has been done.

Oct. 9, 2025 · Electrical System
Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

3 on record

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

All 2012 Hyundai Tucson recalls

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  • Sept. 22, 2023Hyundai Accent, Azera, Elantra and others: Control unit/module Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015…
  • Feb. 5, 2019Hyundai Tucson: 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 13, 2014Hyundai Tucson: Air bags Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured January 3, 2011, through December 23…