2012 Hyundai Tucson Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2012 Hyundai Tucson, and owners have filed 255 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2012 Hyundai Tucson
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module Park outside
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 Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake…
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…
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Engine (engine and engine cooling)
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.
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…
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Air bags
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.
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…
255 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Hyundai Tucson have filed 255 complaints with NHTSA; 12 describe a crash and 13 describe a fire. Reports cite 9 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 84,583 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 82 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 dri”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 18, 2026 · Engine
“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 gu”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 29, 2026 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2012 Hyundai Tucson (Tucson 2WD, Tucson 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–25 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 19–22 / 25–30 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2/2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-spd; Manual 5-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Hyundai Tucson model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hyundai Tucson model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Hyundai Tucson | 8 | 185 |
| 2006 Hyundai Tucson | 5 | 135 |
| 2007 Hyundai Tucson | 5 | 65 |
| 2008 Hyundai Tucson | 1 | 43 |
| 2009 Hyundai Tucson | 1 | 18 |
| 2010 Hyundai Tucson | 4 | 59 |
| 2011 Hyundai Tucson | 5 | 124 |
| 2012 Hyundai Tucson | 3 | 255 |
| 2013 Hyundai Tucson | 3 | 266 |
| 2014 Hyundai Tucson | 2 | 202 |
| 2015 Hyundai Tucson | 1 | 228 |
| 2016 Hyundai Tucson | 5 | 1,621 |
| 2017 Hyundai Tucson | 3 | 1,089 |
| 2018 Hyundai Tucson | 1 | 397 |
| 2019 Hyundai Tucson | 1 | 380 |
| 2020 Hyundai Tucson | 1 | 178 |
| 2021 Hyundai Tucson | 1 | 79 |
| 2022 Hyundai Tucson | 3 | 383 |
| 2023 Hyundai Tucson | 2 | 134 |
| 2024 Hyundai Tucson | 4 | 97 |
| 2025 Hyundai Tucson | 6 | 286 |
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson | 5 | 63 |
Checking a specific 2012 Hyundai Tucson
How do I know if my 2012 Hyundai Tucson has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2012 Hyundai Tucson; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Hyundai dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 14V245000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Hyundai models
- Sonata16,085 complaints
- Elantra8,715 complaints
- Santa FE7,663 complaints
- Palisade2,447 complaints
- Accent2,032 complaints
- Ioniq 51,339 complaints
- Veloster1,292 complaints
- Genesis1,244 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.