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2012 Hyundai Tucson Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 253 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2012 Hyundai Tucson

The 2012 Hyundai Tucson shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
253
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
12
Crashes + Injuries
13 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2012 Hyundai Tucson (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Hyundai dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V063000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V245000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V651000
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Most Common Problems — 2012 Hyundai Tucson

Based on 253 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
133
Service Brakes
31
Power Train
24
Electrical System
11
Unknown Or Other
10
Engine And Engine Cooling
7
Air Bags
6
Steering
6
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Hyundai Tucson — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2012 model year is highlighted.

2010 57 complaints 2011 124 complaints 2012 253 complaints 2013 264 complaints 2014 201 complaints 2015 223 complaints 2016 1,605 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2016 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2012 Hyundai Tucson

Is the 2012 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Hyundai Tucson has 3 recalls and 253 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2012 Hyundai Tucson have?
The 2012 Hyundai Tucson has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Hyundai Tucson?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2012 Hyundai Tucson are: Engine, Service Brakes, Power Train, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2012 Hyundai Tucson safe to buy?
The 2012 Hyundai Tucson has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Hyundai Tucson should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Hyundai Tucson are: 2010, 2011. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2016.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.