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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KM8J33A4XJU••••••2018 Hyundai TUCSON
That is about average for the 2018 Hyundai TUCSON — 5 complaints per build across 75 builds.
8on this build
376on the model
75builds in total
Most reportedEngine 4Service Brakes 3Hydraulic 2Electrical System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherOct 2024
On 10/5, after exiting the highway, check engine light began blinking. A loud cranking noise was present and the car began “puttering.” I immediately pulled over to find a parking spot. As I parked, the car seemed to stop running and the oil light turned on. I called a tow truck…
Electrical SystemNov 2023
The car experienced a red, blinking check engine light. We had the car towed to the local Hyundai dealership. Please see attached document for the work that was done. This was in November 2023, and we just now had to have the car towed to the dealership again (April 2024)
EngineAug 2023
In May 2023 while on family vacation my tucson oil light came on and went what I believe in limp mode. Oil has always been changed on time, checking oil, was full and clean. Had to tow back from TN to PA. Called hyundai and they stated that the engine has a known problem and a…
Service BrakesMar 2021
The contact owns a 2018 hyundai tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V543000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called hyundai of wesley chapel (27000 wesley chapel blvd, wesley…
Power TrainMar 2021
Warning light on dashboard board goes on and off constantly indicating rear brake light needs attention. When warning light is on, brake light does not work. When warning light turns off, brake light works. This happens when car is on and constantly at random times even when I'm…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KM8J33A4XJU764894 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.