2012 Hyundai Tucson Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 255 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2012 Hyundai Tucson, 2% of the 255 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased this vehicle in august, 2018 as a used unit. Starting the next month I would be driving down the road and doing the same speed with no acceleration on my part and the motor would rev up by itself to 6000-8000 RPM and the vehicle does not gain any speed. This has happened intermittently described to my mechanic when I took in for an oil change and he couldn't figure out what could have happened. Thanksgiving day traveling about 95 miles to my brother's house and did the revving 3x's. Since thanksgiving the same problem has happened approximately 4 more times. …”
NHTSA complaint #11166600, filed 2019-01, 109,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact noticed that the vehicle had three quarters of a tank of fuel; however, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed. On another occasion, the fuel tank had a significant amount of fuel, but the vehicle failed to start. Additionally, the vehicle failed to register the correct amount of fuel in the tank and would not exceed $2 worth of fuel. …”
NHTSA complaint #10947560, filed 2017-01, 57,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that driving about 55 MPH, the fuel gauge showed three bars and as the accelerator pedal was depressed, it went to the floorboard and the vehicle lost power. There were some unknown warning lights that illuminated and then unilluminated. The contact merged to the side of the road and waited for someone to arrive with fuel and added fuel to the vehicle. The vehicle was then able to start. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11207471, filed 2019-05, 86,000 miles“2012 Hyundai Tucson. Consumer writes in regards to fuel switch safety recall. The consumer stated the fuel switch failed and caused engine failure prior to the warranty expiring but, there was no repair available at the time.”
NHTSA complaint #11280112, filed 2019-11“2012 Hyundai Tucson. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle failure to get the fuel economy as advertised. The consumer stated subsequently, he began having trouble with the vehicle; on intermittent starts. The car would idle below 1000 RPM, shudder and misfire. The dealer was unable to locate a problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10504008, filed 2013-03Related service bulletins
- 10173534Mar 5, 2020Hyundai is conducting a Service Campaign to inspect the existing charcoal canister for loose charcoal, and if confirmed a new auxiliary canister kit will be installed. The…
- 10173532Mar 5, 2020This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect the evaporative systemâs existing canister for loose charcoal, and if confirmed the new Auxiliary Canister Kit of this bulletin…
- 10052730Sep 9, 2013Hyundai: procedure information provided on symptoms and inspection of fuel level sender with certain symptoms. Models 2006-2011 sonata, 2012 genesis, 2010 tucson.
- 10052842May 1, 2013Hyundai: information regarding the inspection procedure for fuel level sender and symptoms of check engine light on, erratic or unresponsive fuel gauge or fuel gauge does not…
- 10052144Apr 1, 2013Hyundai: the throttle control (etc) body, on some vehiicles, needs to be cleaned and procedural information is being provided, due to deposits found at valve-to-bore interface…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 1 | 0% |
| 2024 | 7 | 7% |
| 2023 | 19 | 14% |
| 2022 | 137 | 35% |
| 2021 | 8 | 10% |
| 2020 | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 | 28 | 7% |
| 2018 | 22 | 6% |
| 2017 | 77 | 7% |
| 2016 | 56 | 3% |
| 2015 | 13 | 6% |
| 2014 | 7 | 3% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 2 | 5% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 6 | 4% |
| 2005 | 13 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2012 Hyundai Tucson
160 complaintsBrakes
35 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Hyundai Tucson
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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