10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
104,604 miles

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2012 Hyundai Tucson engine problems

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2012 Hyundai Tucson Owner Comments

problem #9

Mar 012021

Tucson

  • 137,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was smoke coming from the tail pipe and a gurgling sound was coming from the exhaust. Additionally, the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption. The vehicle taken to the local service center who diagnosed that the engine oil was present inside the engine cylinder and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 137,000.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #8

Nov 272023

Tucson

  • 180,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while having an oil change by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed there was a leak in the engine compartment. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact called another local dealer, Vallejo Hyundai (3266 Sonoma Blvd., Vallejo, CA 94590). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Fairfield, CA, USA

problem #7

Jul 012021

Tucson

  • 141,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled and entered into Limp Mode without warning. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V063000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) which she linked to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 141,000.

- Saint Ann, MO, USA

problem #6

Aug 012021

Tucson 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 180,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V063000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer and had a recall remedy completed. The contact stated that three days later while driving 70 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The contact stated that the low oil pressure warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park at a nearby parking lot and checked the oil level and saw that the level was low. The contact added one-fourth of a quart of oil and restarted the vehicle but heard an abnormal noise. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the engine to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000. The consumer stated the replacing the engine costs $12,000 and this is the 2nd vehicle destroyed with an oil incident. This has cost her 2 engines, oil change, and a engine switch.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #5

Jul 072021

Tucson

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 75 mph, the contact heard a clicking sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated moments later, a loud explosion came from the rear of the vehicle. The contact saw smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle stalled while driving to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with the engine needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced two years prior under NHTSA campaign number: 19V063000 (Engine and engine cooling) which the contact related to the failure. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #4

Sep 022020

Tucson

  • 138,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V063000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called jim click Hyundai auto mall Tucson (700 w auto mall dr, Tucson, AZ 85705, (877) 888-2233) who confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 138,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #3

Nov 052012

Tucson 4-cyl

  • 14,440 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I bought a new car. 3 1/2 months later, I was rear-ended. I took car to dealership to get tailgate and pan and bumper repaired. When we picked up vehicle, strong toxic fumes from repair were so strong that we could not drive car. Instant headache, upper respiratory aggravation, sore throat, burning eyes. Car has been to repair shop numerous times and months later still causes illness in family. At one time that I drove car I almost lost consciousness. I have informed Hyundai dealership several times. I informed Hyundai corporation. Problem persists consistently for 8-9 months and after numerous trips to dealership. The dog foams and vomits before car starts moving.

- Fletcher, NC, USA

problem #2

Nov 072011

Tucson 4-cyl

  • miles
Brand new car- a few days after purchasing and driving the car, noticed car was not driving right. Several symptoms became noticeable. Car would jerk when accelerating and braking. Cars pick up was delayed and had a very uncomfortable vibration, while in idle and while driving, to the point of getting nauseous while driving in the car. Took car to Hyundai service and told them of symptoms and my concerns of something not right with the car. The mechanics felt the problems I explained above and said something was wrong, now had to figure out what exactly. Several tests were done on the car but nothing showed up on electrical grid. Service had to call a higher tech out in California to see what to do next. California tech made them run several tests, all this took more then 2 weeks until they finally figured out that the engines throttle assy was defective and not functioning properly. They said that this also caused the sensor to malfunction. They replaced the throttle assy and claim the car is repaired. No longer trust car is safe to drive due to the electrical and engine defects that where found after the original inspections by the manufacture and the dealership failed to find these defects with the car and sold it.

- North Miami Beach , FL, USA

problem #1

Aug 012011

Tucson

  • 1,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start, even after the fuel tank was filled to capacity. She had to apply pressure to the brake and accelerator pedals in order to start the vehicle. The dealer made three attempts to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer had not been notified nor was the vehicle repaired. The current mileage was 1,304. The approximate failure was 1,000.

- Killeen, TX, USA

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