Engine Knocking Noise problems of the 2012 Hyundai Tucson

12 problems related to engine knocking noise have been reported for the 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Hyundai Tucson based on all problems reported for the 2012 Tucson.

1 Engine Knocking Noise problem

Failure Date: 02/23/2021

I have a 2012 Hyundai Tucson awd with 86,000 miles on it. While driving it recently could hear engine rattle/knocking noise. Brought it into the dealer and after two days looking at it, they said the engine needs to be replaced. They said the damage is in the lower part of the engine. They said since I am the second owner, manufacturer warranty does not apply. $9000 to replace engine. Recall for this engine in the 2012 kia with the manufacturer pays to have replaced, but not for same issue under the Hyundai brand??.

2 Engine Knocking Noise problem

Failure Date: 08/24/2020

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai tuscan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph when a loud banging noise began to come from the engine of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed. The contact stated that the vehicle sounded as if the motor had been blown. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealership. The vehicle had not been officially diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19v063000 (engine and engine cooling) however, it was for changing an oil pan gasket and the oil pressure switch, not the motor. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000. Gl.

3 Engine Knocking Noise problem

Failure Date: 08/20/2019

Heard a knocking noise while driving on city street, pulled over. No warning lights came on dashboard to indicate any kind of problem. Contact my husband who informed me not to move the car, and to have it towed to our home has not moved since towing. Oil change was done 3 months prior. A family friend informed me about a recall on Hyundai vehicles,I was not aware of any re-call nor was I contacted by Hyundai. I call to inquire the week of 08/26 - 08/30, provided my info and was informed that no recall was listed for my vehicle under the VIN#, about a week later after my call, I got a notice in the mail 09/09/19 for re-call campaign 181 - 19v063 spoke with a representative got a case#. Towed my vehicle to dealer ship 09/16/2019 was advised may need a new engine.

4 Engine Knocking Noise problem

Failure Date: 07/26/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. While driving approximately 30 mph, there was a knocking noise coming from the engine, the check engine warning indicator illuminated, the engine seized, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced or rebuilt due to bearing wear. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.

5 Engine Knocking Noise problem

Failure Date: 07/03/2019

While driving on the expressway in birmingham, coming from stockbridge, GA we heard a knocking noise under the hood and pulled over. The noise increased, so we had to have car towed all the way back to georgia to a Hyundai service center. It turns out the rob bearing failed, was the diagnosis. I purchased this car in oct 2018 the car broke down July 2019. Hyundai told me it would cost $10,000 to replace with a new engine or $6,000 used with 90k miles on used engine. I wrote a letter to Hyundai, who they had someone contact me and told me just to wait there will be a recall soon. Two months later I receive a recall notice for an oil pan leak recall #19v063000. That was too late! the car is sitting in my garage because I feel that Hyundai is responsible for fixing this car. I just read where Hyundai/kia had a class action suit on them and they settled, but 2012 Tucson was not listed only 2014, 2015, 2018 &2019 Tucson. How do you start a class action law suit?.

6 Engine Knocking Noise problem

Failure Date: 06/22/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. While driving, the contact heard a loud banging noise, which possibly originated from the connecting rods from the engine pistons. An independent mechanic stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 149,000.

7 Engine Knocking Noise problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2019

There is apparently an issue with my engine. It is making a knocking noise and my shop says it will have to be serviced soon and that there is an issue with these models.

8 Engine Knocking Noise problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2019

My car has had a knocking noise and when I called the dealership in March 2019 they told me that this was due to a recent recall that came out for the oil pan is leaking and told me to wait until they had a fix for it so I waited brought my car in for the recall. They performed the recall it did not fix the knocking noise I called corporate to file a claim they had me return to the dealership and run diagnostics in determining the diagnostics I am in need of a new engine however they only want to pay 2000 of the $3000 to $6000 it's going to cost to replace the short block engine. They also stated they have no idea what is wrong with my current engine nor do they know why it failed and they also don't know why my check engine light never came on. The local dealership also told me it was fine to continue driving the vehicle.

9 Engine Knocking Noise problem

Failure Date: 01/21/2019

Contact is the owner of a 2012 Hyundai tuscon. Engine has a knocking noise - slows down on acceleration - a losing oil. Dealer was contacted with regards to recall #181. Contact was told that my vehicle was not part of the recall. Recall states Hyundai tuscon model year 2011 through 2013. Contact has been reading the complaints regarding the engine and they all seem very similar. Contact travels on the highway daily and is now afraid of an engine stall. Contact is upset that said vehicle is not part of the recall. Current mileage 106,248.

10 Engine Knocking Noise problem

Failure Date: 08/10/2017

Noticing knocking sound after starting engine, parked stationary. Dealer diagnosed engine failure. Engine has low miles, only 121,000.

11 Engine Knocking Noise problem

Failure Date: 04/05/2017

While driving --loud knocking noise in the engine. Was diagnosed by dealer as having worn rod/crankshaft;metal debris in oil pan -- if continuing to drive, then warned to cause engine failure and shutdown. This same problem received a recall in sonatas, but now is happening with the Tucsons.

12 Engine Knocking Noise problem

Failure Date: 12/19/2016

Engine failure while driving on high way. Sudden power loss, jerking, and loud knocking noises. Luckily we managed to get off of the highway. Car had to be towed to the dealership. There was faint cyclic noise beforehand, but no engine check light or other warning. The engine has very low miles (less than 40k miles) and was maintained per recommended schedule. Symptoms are identical to the theta ii engine failure but does not appear to be included in the sonata engine recall.



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