2012 Hyundai Tucson Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Tucson, 7% of that year's 255 total complaints. No related recall is tied to this component. Median mileage at failure was 28,000 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 19
- 7% of 255
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 28,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Headlights intermittently fail at highway speed and sometimes require the switch to be replaced, though the failure can recur.
- Remote entry stops working along with headlights, windows, and flashers going dead at the same time.
- Rear license-plate light housings repeatedly fall out of their sockets as the retaining clips break, requiring multiple dealer visits.
- Owners report electric shocks when touching the doors while entering or exiting the vehicle, with dealers unable to diagnose the cause.
- Rodents chewing soy-based wiring under the hood cause electrical failures.
- Some owners describe the horn as too weak to be heard at freeway speed or in an emergency.
When 2012 Hyundai Tucson electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 21, 2011, latest Oct 9, 2025.
Electrical System recalls for the 2012 Hyundai Tucson
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System complaints by Tucson model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Hyundai Tucson?
- NHTSA lists 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2012 Tucson, which is 7% of the 255 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Hyundai Tucson electrical system?
- No related recall is listed for the Electrical System on the 2012 Hyundai Tucson.
- At what mileage do 2012 Tucson electrical problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for electrical complaints on the 2012 Tucson is 28,000 miles.
- What kinds of electrical failures do owners report on the 2012 Tucson?
- Owners describe headlights cutting out at speed, remote entry and window failures, loose license-plate lights, shocks from touching doors, rodent damage to wiring, and weak horns.
- Were there any fires linked to electrical issues on the 2012 Tucson?
- NHTSA records 3 fire incidents among the 2012 Tucson's overall complaints, though the sample fire reports listed are categorized under Engine and Structure & Body rather than Electrical System.