2012 Hyundai Tucson Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

158Engine complaints

62.5%Of all 253 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE158 · 62.5%

POWER TRAIN26 · 10.3%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC25 · 9.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15 · 5.9%

Unspecified / other12 · 4.7%

Share of the 253 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Hyundai Tucson overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V063000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE PARTS TO…”NHTSA complaint 11240339 — filed 07/29/2019

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL. THERE WERE…”NHTSA complaint 11234525 — filed 07/24/2019

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V063000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO…”NHTSA complaint 11231110 — filed 07/11/2019

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Hyundai Tucson have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2012 Hyundai Tucson: 158 of 253 complaints on file (62.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2012 Hyundai Tucson have in total?

253 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 12 involved a crash, 13 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.