How many transmission complaints does the 2012 Hyundai Tucson have?

NHTSA lists 26 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 Tucson, which is 10% of the 255 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2012 Hyundai Tucson?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for the 2012 Tucson's Transmission & Powertrain problems.

At what mileage do 2012 Tucson transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 68,384 miles.

Did the transmission issues cause crashes or fires?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 fire tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2012 Tucson, with 0 injuries reported.

2012 Hyundai Tucson Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 26 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Tucson, 10% of that year's 255 total complaints. No related recalls are listed, and median mileage at failure was 68,384 miles, with 3 crashes and 1 fire reported.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 26; 10% of 255
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 68,384 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicles rolled away unexpectedly after being placed in park and the key removed, in some cases leading to crashes into objects or a garage door
The gear selector sometimes did not match the actual gear engaged, requiring drivers to wiggle the shifter while pressing the brake to restart
Some owners reported the transmission shifting on its own between drive positions while underway
Sudden loss of power or acceleration occurred while driving, with the engine revving but the vehicle not moving or accelerating properly
One owner reported smoke and flames from the engine bay after the car had trouble maintaining highway speed
Hard or delayed shifting was reported along with jerking during acceleration and braking, sometimes shortly after purchase

When 2012 Hyundai Tucson transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 6, 2011, latest Sep 7, 2022.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2011 to Sep 2022; peak Dec 2011 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2012 Hyundai Tucson

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Tucson model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200516 (9%)
20068 (6%)
20076 (9%)
20082 (5%)
20090 (0%)
201022 (37%)
201120 (16%)
201226 (10%)
201316 (6%)
201411 (5%)
201520 (9%)
2016517 (32%)
2017290 (27%)
2018101 (26%)
201941 (11%)
20209 (5%)
20218 (10%)
202263 (17%)
202314 (11%)
20244 (4%)
202515 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2012 Hyundai Tucson have?: NHTSA lists 26 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 Tucson, which is 10% of the 255 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2012 Hyundai Tucson?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for the 2012 Tucson's Transmission & Powertrain problems.
At what mileage do 2012 Tucson transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 68,384 miles.
Did the transmission issues cause crashes or fires?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 fire tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2012 Tucson, with 0 injuries reported.