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KM8JU3ACXCU••••••2012 Hyundai TUCSON
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2012 Hyundai TUCSON build (13 vs 8).
13on this build
244on the model
31builds in total
Most reportedEngine 7Service Brakes 3Hydraulic 3Vehicle Speed Control 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherAug 2024
My 2012 Tucson started dumping large amounts of oil. Would be ok not dumping then would start drastically using then stop again. Vehicle ran fine then it started doing this maybe 3 months into this approx a week ago it started making noises coming from the motor. It is doing as…
Service BrakesJul 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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…
EngineJun 2023
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard a grinding sound under the hood. The contact then stated that he heard a loud clunk sound and the vehicle then swerved across the road almost causing a crash. The…
Engine And Engine CoolingMar 2021
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was smoke coming from the tailpipe and a gurgling sound was coming from the exhaust. Additionally, the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption. The vehicle was…
Power TrainMar 2019
I have received warnings from the manufacturer that the problem with the transmission could cause the engine to seize while driving at high speeds. They indicated they may have a solution in mid may 2019 and as of yet known has been found. Your website validated that no solution…
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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 KM8JU3ACXCU374353 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.