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2012 Hyundai Tucson Body and structure Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
4%of 255 total for the year
Median mileage
50,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the body and structure of the 2012 Hyundai Tucson, 4% of the 255 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“The left rear door will not open from outside handle or inside handle. Unlocking from the key fob or drivers door control or the lock on the rear door panel does not work. We can not in any way open the door. It worked fine for quite a while then began malfunctioning occasionally and then finally would not open at all. Nothing seems to make a difference weather running, engine off, other doors unlocked, open or closed. It will never unlock or open. I have grandchildren and can't take them both with me. …”

NHTSA complaint #11298577, filed 2020-01, 50,000 miles

“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 several times. I informed Hyundai corporation. …”

NHTSA complaint #10534365, filed 2013-08, 14,440 miles

“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 and we were rear ended at a high speed while stopped at a traffic light.”

NHTSA complaint #10552460, filed 2013-11, 240,000 miles

“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 did full brake work 10 days prior to the fire occurring.”

NHTSA complaint #11114308, filed 2018-07, 123,000 miles

“A panel covering the panoramic sunroof mechanism detached on the i90 while travelling at 70mph. The panel was not found. The detachment was audible heard as the panel swung around and struck the car. Fortunately there was no=one traveling behind me at the time.”

NHTSA complaint #10873945, filed 2016-06, 34,000 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202623%
202562%
202422%
202343%
202251%
202123%
202032%
201972%
201882%
2017424%
201622714%
201573%
201421%
201362%
201294%
201143%
201035%
2009211%
200837%
2007812%
20061310%
20052011%

Other parts of the 2012 Hyundai Tucson

Engine
160 complaints
Brakes
35 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
26 complaints
Electrical system
17 complaints
Other or unknown
12 complaints
Engine cooling
10 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Air bags
6 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Wheels
5 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 Hyundai Tucson

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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