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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KM8JU3AC8CU••••••2012 Hyundai TUCSON
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2012 Hyundai TUCSON build (19 vs 8).
19on this build
243on the model
31builds in total
Most reportedEngine 10Service Brakes 5Hydraulic 4Vehicle Speed Control 3
What owners of this build wrote
EngineMay 2026
Engine started knocking luckily I was right by my mechanics place. They said needs new engine. Not to drive as a rod might go right through the engine. Only 98000 miles on it. Maintenance always done on time
Service BrakesJun 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. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount…
Unknown Or OtherJul 2023
Door latches do not open from the exterior, could possibly cause a safety hazard
Power TrainSep 2020
I was driving and the engine started making a click click noise. It sounded terrible like there were rocks rattling around at the bottom of the engine and lost power. The vehicle broke down and I had to find a to and rental car to get home. Hyundai service said I need a new…
Electrical SystemDec 2014
Went to christmas parade, going to car pressed remote to unlock car and would not work. Got in car by key and found the headlights & windows & flashers don't work. Had to get ride home and picked up car in morning. All else is fine drives ok
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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 KM8JU3AC8CU468358 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.