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KM8JU3AC5CU••••••2012 Hyundai TUCSON
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2012 Hyundai TUCSON build (17 vs 8).
17on this build
244on the model
31builds in total
1involved a crash
3involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 10Power Train 3Electrical System 2Air Bags 2
What owners of this build wrote
Engine And Engine CoolingfireJul 2021
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…
Electrical SystemfireJun 2018
The vehicle caught on fire in the driveway - it had not been driven or even started in over 28 hours. The fire started under the hood. The fire department was called and it was deemed a total loss. The insurance company did not conduct an investigation due to the age of the…
Air BagscrashAug 2015
Takata recall accident with another vehicle when my car was in motion on city street
Service BrakesMar 2024
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An unknown dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were…
Power TrainSep 2019
Vehicle intermittently does not accelerate from a stop, often looses power. This can be dangerous if pulling out into traffic. Transmission issues have been addressed with other years, but this issue has not been addressed with earlier model years. While turning into traffic,…
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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 KM8JU3AC5CU520531 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.