2012 Hyundai Tucson: recalls and problems
3 recalls and 255 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.
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Most common problems
What owners report
I bought my 2012 hyundai tucson from a used car dealership back in november of 2024 . when i bought the vehicle it only had 55,000 miles on it and came with a 2 year unlimited mile warranty on the drive train and a full carfax history in which everything came back clean , regular oil changes with synthetic oil every 4,000 miles and for my warranty through the used car dealership requirements i have continued to honor
Vehicle suddenly slipped into limp mode. vehicle was then immediately taken to have code read. code came back p1326. was advised due to previous recall campaign(s) to contact hyundai of america for guidance. was told that vehicle needed to be confirmed per the bct at any hyundai dealership to which the agent scheduled the appointment myself and that i should get the other 4 recalls fixed as well. my spouse drove the
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.
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.
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD | ||||
| 2012 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Tucson. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.