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KM8JUCAC1CU543904
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
HYUNDAI
Vehicle Model
Tucson
Vehicle Trim
GLS
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
KM8JUCAC*CU
Manufacturer Name
HYUNDAI MOTOR CO
Model Year
2012
Plant City
ULSAN
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Plant Country
SOUTH KOREA
Plant Company Name
Hyundai Motor Company
Series2
Wagon Body Type
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Doors
4
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Displacement (CC)
2400.0
Displacement (CI)
146.45698582735
Displacement (L)
2.4
Engine Model
DOHC THETA ii
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Curtain Air Bag Locations
1st and 2nd Rows
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Direct
VIN Breakdown
KM8
World Manufacturer Identifier
JUCAC
Vehicle Descriptor Section
1
Check Digit
CU543904
Vehicle Identifier Section
NHTSA Safety Rating
Overall Rating
★★★★☆ 4/5
Frontal Crash
★★★★☆ 4/5
Side Crash
★★★★★ 5/5
Rollover
★★★★☆ 4/5
Data Source
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program
Safety Recalls (3 Found)
Total Recalls
3
Vehicle
2012 HYUNDAI Tucson
Source
NHTSA Database
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Tucson vehicles. The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage.
Consequence:
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Hyundai has notified owners, and dealers will inspect for an oil pan leak, replacing it if necessary, and install an updated oil pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2019. Ow
Campaign: 19V063000
AIR BAGS
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured January 3, 2011, through December 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the air bag assembly installed in the steering wheel may come loose from its mounting.
Consequence:
An air bag assembly that is not properly mounted may result in an increased risk of injury to the driver in the event of a crash.
Remedy:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts that secure the driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai cust
Campaign: 14V245000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock B...
Consequence:
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy:
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2
Campaign: 23V651000
Owner Complaints (252)
Total Complaints
252
Crashes Reported
12
Injuries Reported
9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"got vehicle registration notice and recall notice was on the form regarding a possible electrical fire while parked or driving. I just got this car about 9 months ago, dmv is still showing nothing has been done."
ODI #11692419
AIR BAGS
"Airbag located in the steering wheel partially deployed during a moderate/serious accident. It came out of the front of the steering wheel but never inflated. I have pictures available of the partially deployed airbag. No other airbags were deploy..."
ODI #11686195 | Crash reported | Injuries: 1
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