2012 Hyundai Tucson engine problems

The 2012 Hyundai Tucson has 168 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 54% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

168

Engine complaints

54%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

Tucson engine complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

19V063000EngineFebruary 5, 2019 · 120,000 units

Defect

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. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 181.

What owners report

“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 VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · June 23, 2018 · fire

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2012 Hyundai Tucson have?

NHTSA has 168 complaints about the 2012 Hyundai Tucson engine — 54% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2012 Hyundai Tucson engine?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the engine: 19V063000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.