2012 Hyundai Tucson Brakes Problems
31 owner-reported brakes complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Brakes Recalls (1)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Owner Complaints (31)
Your Tucson has a recalled brake leak that Hyundai warns could cause brake failure or fire. You've contacted Hyundai multiple times since November 2023 but haven't been given a repair appointment date, leaving your vehicle unfixed for several months. Hyundai advised not to park the car in a garage due to fire risk. The fix will involve locating and sealing the brake fluid leak to restore proper brake system function.
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Your brakes may fail to function properly while driving. The vehicle can begin smoking and potentially catch fire under the hood. This is a critical safety issue that requires immediate professional inspection and repair of the brake system and engine components.
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Your car's hydraulic brake system may not be functioning properly. This is a safety-critical system that needs immediate attention, as brake failure could prevent you from stopping your vehicle. The issue likely requires inspection and repair of brake components including fluid lines, seals, or the master cylinder.
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Your 2012 Hyundai Tucson is part of a recall for a potential hydraulic brake issue. The dealer has notified you about the recall, but the replacement parts needed to fix the problem aren't available yet. You haven't experienced any brake failure, but the manufacturer has taken longer than you feel is reasonable to make the parts available for the repair.
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Your 2012 Hyundai Tucson is subject to a brake system recall (Campaign 23V651000), but the replacement parts needed to complete the repair aren't available yet. You've been waiting longer than reasonable for the recall to be fixed, and both your dealer and Hyundai have confirmed the parts are still in short supply. The fix will require installing new hydraulic brake components once they become available.
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Your 2012 Hyundai Tucson is part of a brake system recall (Campaign 23V651000), but the replacement parts needed for the repair haven't been made available yet. You've been waiting longer than expected for the manufacturer to supply these parts, and both your dealer and Hyundai have confirmed the parts are still not in stock. The fix will likely involve replacing hydraulic brake components once the manufacturer makes the parts available.
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Your 2012 Hyundai Tucson is part of a recall (Campaign 23V651000) for the hydraulic brake system, but the repair parts aren't available yet. You've been waiting longer than seems reasonable for the dealer to get the necessary components to fix the issue. The dealer confirmed they don't have the parts in stock. The repair will involve replacing or servicing hydraulic brake components once the manufacturer makes them available to dealers.
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Your 2012 Hyundai Tucson is subject to a recall (NHTSA Campaign 23V651000) for a potential hydraulic brake system issue, but the manufacturer hasn't yet made the repair parts available. You haven't experienced any brake problems yet, but the manufacturer has been notified that the recall delay has exceeded a reasonable timeframe. The repair will likely involve replacing or servicing brake system components once parts become available.
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Your 2012 Hyundai Tucson is covered by a safety recall (Campaign 23V651000) for the hydraulic braking system, but the manufacturer hasn't yet made the replacement parts available. You've been notified of the recall, and while you haven't experienced any brake failure yet, the delay in parts availability has exceeded a reasonable timeframe. The repair will likely involve replacing components in your hydraulic brake system once parts become available.
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Your 2012 Hyundai Tucson is part of a safety recall (Campaign 23V651000) for the hydraulic brake system, but the replacement part hasn't been available yet from your dealer. You haven't experienced any brake failure, but the manufacturer has taken longer than reasonable to make the repair part available. The issue appears to be a delay in getting parts distributed to dealerships.
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Your 2012 Hyundai Tucson is subject to a recall (Campaign 23V651000) for a potential hydraulic brake system issue, but the replacement parts needed to fix it aren't available yet. You've been notified of the recall, but both the dealer and manufacturer have confirmed that the necessary parts remain unavailable despite significant time passing since the recall was issued. While you haven't experienced a brake failure, the repair will likely involve replacing hydraulic brake components once parts become available.
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Your 2012 Hyundai Tucson is subject to a brake system recall (Campaign 23V651000), but the replacement parts needed to complete the repair aren't available yet. You've been waiting longer than expected for the manufacturer to provide these parts. The dealer and manufacturer have both confirmed the parts are still not in stock.
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You received recall notices for your 2012 Hyundai Tucson related to the hydraulic braking system and engine cooling system. You requested to be removed from the recall notification list, and the manufacturer has been contacted about your request.
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The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
While driving in October I hit a curb when I hit the brake it accelerated and I jumped a curb while my foot was still on the brake, I came to a stop after hitting a pole, the cops came to the they thought I would be able to drive off however the brakes were not working and neither was the emergency brake, I have yet to get the car fixed but I do think it's important that you made aware
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was inoperable. The contact depressed the brake pedal to the floorboard and the vehicle failed to stop. The contact continually depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle eventually stopped. The contact checked the brake fluid reservoir and noticed that the brake reservoir was empty. The contact refilled the brake fluid reservoir. The contact drove the vehicle to the residence. The contact stated that the following morning, the vehicle started, and the contact depressed the brake pedal and the brake pedal depressed down to the floorboard. The contact checked the brake reservoir, and the reservoir was empty without the presence of a leak. The contact stated that the vehicle was scheduled to be Serviced the following week. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,375.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while having an oil change by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed there was a leak in the engine compartment. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact called another local dealer, Vallejo Hyundai (3266 Sonoma Blvd., Vallejo, CA 94590). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
I am very concerned that our recall has not yet been rectified. Nobody should have to drive a car that can leak brake fluid internally and cause the engine to catch fire. Most people HAVE TO DRIVE THEIR CURRENT VEHICLE AND CANNOT PARK IT OUTSIDE AND LEAVE IT THERE UNTIL THERE IS A REMEDY. Hyundai should provide loaner cars for owners at Hyundai's expense until they can figure out how to rectify the problem.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and the contact heard an abnormal squeaking sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available 48,000. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic)) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING, THE RPMS TOOK LONGER THAN NORMAL TO ENGAGE DURING ACCELERATION. OCCASIONALLY, THE RPM DIAL WOULD NOT MOVE AT ALL. ALSO, THE ABS INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND CODE: "P3018" AND "SHIFT DELAY" WERE LOCATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT FUCCILO HYUNDAI OF SYRACUSE (2601 ERIE BLVD E, SYRACUSE, NY 13224, (315) 445-7900) THIS WEEK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.
WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKES THEY MAKE A LOT OF NOISE AND WHEN GOING DOWN A INCLINE/HILL I HAVE TO PUSH THE BRAKES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP. I TOOK IT TO A DEALER SHIP CLOSE TO MY HOME AND WENT ON A TEST DRIVE WITH THEM AND THEY SAID THAT IT WAS NORMAL. I WAS NOT HAPPY WITH THE OUTCOME SO I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER SHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE (1 HR FROM WHERE I LIVE), THEY WENT ON A TEST DRIVE HEARD THE NOISE, CHECKED THE BRAKES, AND SAID THAT THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WHEN I GOT THE CAR BACK AFTER THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED, IT'S STILL MAKING THE NOISE, AND I STILL HAVE THE BRAKING PROBLEM. TOOK IT BACK AND NOW THEY'RE SAYING THAT IT'S A NORMAL BRAKING SOUND. I TOOK IT TO A DIFFERENT DEALER SHIP, THEY WENT ON A TEST DRIVE WITH THE PERSON WHO BOUGHT THE CAR IN FOR ME AND HEARD THE NOISE. HE LOOKED AT IT AND THERE WERE SCREWS MISSING FROM THE ROTORS ALSO HE SAID THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE CUT. I CALLED THE NEXT DAY, SPOKE WITH THE SERVICE ADVISOR WHO WAS HANDLING THE PAPER WORK, INFORMED HIM THAT THE NOISE WAS STILL THERE, HE TOLD ME THAT THEY COULD NOT CUT THE ROTORS, BECAUSE THEY WERE PLACE BY ANOTHER DEALERSHIP. I TOLD HIM THE PROBLEM IS STILL NOT FIXED, HE TOLD ME TO BRING IT BACK ON SATURDAY, I DID. ONE OF THE TECHNICIAN TEST DROVE IT I WAS NOT THERE, AND SAID HE HEARD NOTHING. I AM STILL HAVING THE SAME BRAKING PROBLEM. THEY REFUSED TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE BRAKES OR DO ANY WORK TO IT. *TR