Loud Engine Noise problems of the 2012 Hyundai Tucson

Six problems related to loud engine 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 Loud Engine Noise problem

Failure Date: 04/30/2020

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, there was an abnormal sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated he parked on the side of the road and checked the oil. The contact also stated that there were no oil leaks. The contact drove to his destination. The vehicle was taken to ciocca Hyundai of williamsport located at 202 lycoming mall dr, muncy, PA 17756, (570) 567-2000, where the dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.

2 Loud Engine Noise problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2020

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-35 mph when the vehicle's engine began emit a louder noise than usuall. The contact took the vehicle to a certfied mechanic who stated the engine needed to be replaced. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership (lester glenn Hyundai toms river 386 NJ-37, toms river, NJ 08753; (732) 691-4108) who repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer did open a case regarding the matter. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Gl.

3 Loud Engine Noise problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, when depressing the accelerator pedal it would rev but the vehicle started to slow down. The contact stated she heard an abnormal noise and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the temperature gauge was rising. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated after waiting 30 minutes she turned on the vehicle but it was still making abnormal noise. The contact VIN was associated with NHTSA campaign number: 19v063000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was towed to local dealer fairfax Hyundai located at 10925 fairfax blvd, fairfax, va 22030, (703) 352-0444, where it was diagnosed with needing engine to be replaced. The contact stated she has called local dealer where she was informed her VIN was not associated to recall NHTSA campaign number: 19v063000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle has not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer has been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 98,500. Dp.

4 Loud Engine Noise problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2019

I was driving my Tucson about 50-55 mph on a two way highway (3) when my car started making a loud noise, the noise was like it was knocking and screeching. The car then started shacking and slowed to about 20-25 mph. I put my flashers on as several cars passed me. The engine light came on and I pulled off the road. This was the first time any of these things happened with my car. I called my husband, who was out of town. He had the car towed to his business and then towed to a repair business once he returned. His mechanic looked at the car and told my husband that the car had a thrown rod. He saved oil which he said has shavings in it. He also told him that Hyundai Tucson�s, santa fe, and sonata have had these problems. My husband went to the dealership where the car was purchased. The manager said this model has not been recalled. However, we received a card from Hyundai on approximately June 12-14, 2019 stating that our vehicle was under a recall and that we would be contacted. The vehicle has been serviced regularly with oil changes, etc. Which are documented. The vehicle has 150,229 miles. In light of the mechanic telling us about this problem, we fill that Hyundai should do something about this. The mechanic indicated that Hyundai recalled the santa fe and sonata with the exact same motor, but did not recall the Tucson. He also indicated that 30,000 Tucson's were recalled for the exact same problem as ours in canada. How can this be there and not in the united states? this was very dangerous. I am relieved that I was able to get off the road without being rear ended. Please let us know what can be done by Hyundai. I can submit a photo of our vehicle and the oil in the jar, and the motor, if that would help. I had to look for this website to see what our recourse was. Most people I have talked with are not aware of this website for problems.

5 Loud Engine Noise problem

Failure Date: 12/05/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph the whole panel lit up and the engine made loud noises. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the engine as completely blown out. The engine had metal shavings in it. The dealer duell's evansville Hyundai 4400 e division st, evansville, in 47715 812) 473-4400 said to tow the vehicle in. The extended 100,000 mile warranty had just run out by 9,000 miles. The contact stated that the vehicle had no issues before hand and the dealer requested the maintenance history of the vehicle. The dealer called back to confirm that the service history was excellent and promised a new engine replacement. The dealer stated that were having difficulty getting an engine. An engine finally arrived in early March 2019 after having the vehicle since 12/05/19. The dealer then informed the contact that there was an internal leak that delayed the process. Then while they were testing the engine there was a stall . After another few weeks they stated that they had to replace the valves which caused the stall. The contact called an attorney while waiting for the repair. The dealer then called back and stated that they were sent the wrong valves . While waiting the contact received a NHTSA recall letter number: 19v-063000 (engine and engine cooling). While waiting the contact had to purchase another vehicle since the dealer did not offer a loaner with the extended time for the repairs. The current status was the contact was still waiting for the vehicle to finally be fixed with a new engine. The contact does not trust the dealer or the n of the vehicle with the new engine. The failure mileage was 109,000. Tf.

6 Loud Engine Noise problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2016

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. While driving 60 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the vehicle began to stall. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v063000 (engine and engine cooling). Carolina Hyundai of high point (located at 2431 n main st, high point, nc 27262, (336) 884-7000) stated that the part was not available and the contact felt that the dealer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 64,000. Parts distribution disconnect.




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