2012 Hyundai Tucson Service and Repair Manual
The 2012 Hyundai Tucson was sold with two four-cylinder engines and four trim levels, and the service figures are not shared across all of them, so this factory service and repair manual is tied to the 2012 model year and to the engine and trim in front of you rather than to a close-enough number borrowed from an adjacent year.
Engines covered
- 2.0L inline-four — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 2.4L inline-four — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sport utility
Trims covered
- GL
- GLS
- L
- Limited
Known issues on the 2012 Tucson. One recall is on federal record for this model year, filed against the hydraulic service brake system on the antilock and traction control side: an engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. The campaign also names certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, and 2014-2015 Equus. Owners have filed 314 complaints for the 2012 Tucson, and Hyundai has issued 97 technical service bulletins for it.
Whether you are tracing an ABS or traction-control fault, chasing one of the conditions behind those 314 owner complaints, or working a routine service interval, the procedure you follow and the specification you work to are Hyundai’s own for the 2.0L or 2.4L Tucson you are standing in front of.
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.
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
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.
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 customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 118.
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 Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous drivers-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These infla
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driverside airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN),
This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehicles inspection results from TSB 22-01-023H-2 (DTC P1326 Engine Bearing Inspection/Engine Replacement) or the latest version.
This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehicles inspection results from TSB 22-01-023H (DTC P1326 Engine Bearing Inspection/Engine Replacement) or the latest version.
Upon customer's request ONLY, the Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 25-01-089H provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and two anti-theft decals on the front windows. This repair pro
In addition to the Anti-Theft software provided under Service Campaign 993 (TSB 24-01-009H-1), a zinc reinforced ignition cylinder protector hardware upgrade is being made available to customers upon request. This supplemental security meas
This bulletin provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and two anti-theft decals on the front windows.
In response to this trend, we engineered a software upgrade that addresses the social media theft method and made it available to owners of eligible models free of charge at authorized Hyundai dealers since early 2023. In addition to the an
Showing the 8 most recent of 111 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
WE WERE GOING THROUGH A GREEN TRAFFIC LIGHT, WE WERE ABOUT THE 6TH CAR THROUGH THE LIGHT WHEN VEHICLE COMING OUT OF NOWHERE RAN THE RED LIGHT FROM THE CROSS STREET AT ABOUT 55MPH, DID NOT TRY TO STOP, WE SLOWED TO ALMOST A STOP AND SWERVED TO AVOID THE PERSON. SHE DID NOT TRY TO STOP AND T-BONED US IN THE DRIVERS WHEEL AND DOOR, BUT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT ACTIVATE, EVEN WITH THIS HIGH SPEED COLLISION. THIS IS THE SECOND ACCIDENT OF THIS KIND WHERE THEY DID NOT ACTIVATE. THE FIRST WAS IN JANUARY A
MY 2012 HYUNDAI TUSCON WAS INVOLVED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. MY DAUGHTER WAS THE DRIVER AND NO OTHER PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE. ALL AIRBAGS IN THE VEHICLE DEPLOYED AT IMPACT EXCEPT THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG? I SEE NUMEROUS HYUNDAI RECALLS AND AIRBAG ISSUES ON THE INTERNET, BUT NO MENTION OF THE TUSCON. MY DAUGHTER HAS SERIOUS INJURIES AS A RESULT OF THE AIRBAG FAILING TO DEPLOY. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V063000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 20-25 MPH AND MAKING A TURN, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO AN UNDERPASS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS ARM AND WRIST, AND MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDEN
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 deployed during this front end crash. The seatbelt tensioner did activate and prevented serious injury during the crash. There was no indication, via warning lights or any other messages, that the system was not working properly. All outstanding recalls
I BOUGHT A NEW CAR. 3 1/2 MONTHS LATER , I WAS REAR-ENDED. I TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP TO GET TAILGATE AND PAN AND BUMPER REPAIRED. WHEN WE PICKED UP VEHICLE, STRONG TOXIC FUMES FROM REPAIR WERE SO STRONG THAT WE COULD NOT DRIVE CAR. INSTANT HEADACHE, UPPER RESPIRATORY AGGRAVATION, SORE THROAT, BURNING EYES. CAR HAS BEEN TO REPAIR SHOP NUMEROUS TIMES AND MONTHS LATER STILL CAUSES ILLNESS IN FAMILY. AT ONE TIME THAT I DROVE CAR I ALMOST LOST CONSCIOUSNESS. I HAVE INFORMED HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP SEV
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PLACING HER VEHICLE IN PARK AND EXITING THE VEHICLE, IT ROLLED BACKWARD AND CRASHED INTO A BUS. NO POLICE WERE CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HER THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,000.
THIS CAR HAS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND IT PULLS OUT OF PARK VERY EASILY WITH NO KEY IN THE IGNITION OR FOOT ON THE BRAKE. THIS LED TO MY CAR ROLLING DOWN A HILL AND HITTING A TREE WITH NO ONE IN THE DRIVERS SEAT. WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALER THEY TRIED THIS ON ANOTHER CAR IN THE LOT AND IT DID THE SAME THING. I WAS TOLD BY HYUNDAI CORPORATE OFFICES THAT THIS IS A "CAMPAIGN" ITEM. I CAN NOT FIND THIS PROBLEM LISTED AND I THINK IT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BEFORE IT LEADS TO INJURY OR DEATH. *TR
* VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SHEEHY HYUNDAI IN DECEMBER 2017 FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE, WHICH INCLUDED A TIRE ROTATION. * VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SHEEHY HYUNDAI IN FEBRUARY 2018 FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE WITH AN ADDITIONAL COMPLAINT FOR NOISES WHEN MAKING TURNS, PARTICULARLY TO THE LEFT. * THE SHEEHY HYUNDAI SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATED A TIRE WAS RUBBING A CONTROL ARM. MY DAUGHTER DECLINED THE REPAIR BECAUSE THE SERVICE CENTER DID NOT STATE IT WAS AN URGENT ISSUE. * VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SHEEHY HYUNDAI
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED FROM DRIVE TO DRIVE 1 INDEPENDENTLY. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN APPLIED AND AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED THROUGH A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE DOOR AND IMPACTED THE INTERIOR WALL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE UNTIL THE OTHER DAMAGES HAD BEEN REPAIRED
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 TO 40 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE. THE CRASH CAUSED NO INJURIES AND THE POLICE WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING MOTOR FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000 AND THE CU
TAKATA RECALL ACCIDENT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN MY CAR WAS IN MOTION ON CITY STREET
While driving in October I hit a curb when I hit the brake it accelerated and I jumped a curb while my foot was still on the brake, I came to a stop after hitting a pole, the cops came to the they thought I would be able to drive off however the brakes were not working and neither was the emergency brake, I have yet to get the car fixed but I do think it's important that you made aware
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. A POLICE AND A FIRE REPORT WERE FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000.
THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING NOISE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. IT WAS RUNNING.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND FLAMES EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, WHICH SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD WHERE IT WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. NISSAN OF HAWTHORNE DEALER LOCATED AT 1060 GOFFLE RD, HAWT
Showing the 15 most serious of 255 complaints filed with NHTSA.
