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2012 Hyundai Tucson vs 2014 Hyundai Tucson

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2012 Hyundai Tucson2014 Hyundai Tucson
NHTSA complaints254200
Recall campaigns32
Service bulletins (TSBs)111168
Investigations32
Crash reports124
Fire reports133
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)21–2522–25
Median reported incident mileage85,000 mi78,605 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHyundai TucsonHyundai Tucson
Engine159109
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2741
Power Train2611
Electrical System1715
Service Brakes915
Engine and Engine Cooling103
Vehicle Speed Control93
Structure92

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling4123
Clunking / rattling2414
Check engine light1917
Loss of power1511
Vibration / shaking97
Hesitation / surging50
Oil consumption08

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.