2012 Hyundai Tucson: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Nov 27, 2024 · Engine · FL

Car suddenly stalled on the interstate (sudden deceleration, could barely make it to the shoulder; engine and oil lights, loud knocking sound, burning smell); per Hyundai dealership, it is sudden engine rod failure. Hyundai recall 181 described this exact situation. If not for quick thinking and moving to the shoulder/shutting down the engine immediately, there was a high chance of either being hit by other vehicles or engine fire. I could have been killed or severely injured. Yes, problem was confirmed by Hyundai dealership. No warning prior to sudden deceleration. Engine and oil warning lamps did not appear until after sudden drop in speed, followed by burning smell.

Filed May 30, 2024 · Brakes · AZ

I received a recall notice from Hyundai 11-06-23 on my 4 door Tucson has a brake leak problem which could cause brake failure and fire. It also stated to not park my vehicle in the garage. I called Hyundai on 11-17-23, 02-27-24 and 5--27-24 and was told no date to fix the problem. I hope my brakes don't fail or my car catches on fire as it's been 6 months waiting for the repairs.

Filed Feb 28, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · WI

Campaign #[XXX] I was notified and contacted Hyundai multiple times - 11/14, 15 and 16.There were multiple other times as well. I contacted both Broadway and Bergstrom Hyundai in both Appleton and Green Bay on multiple occasions as well to ask for a rental while awaiting the remedy as you are advised not to park near structures and outside. I live in an area where this is not possible and rent a duplex with a shared driveway-meaning that if a fire would occur, an explosion would most likely occur and lives would be lost. This also means that going to run errands while parked near other vehicles could cause multiple fatalities, as an explosion would most likely occur and more lives would be lost. If I were at any location and the vehicle started on fire, there would certainly be fatalities. To date, I have contacted Hyundai again and the representative was extremely unhelpful and unfriendly. At one point I was promised a rental but then was turned away. No warning lights came on but if there is a fluid leak, who is to say that the wires that would transmit a signal to turn on an ABS light would not be disabled as well?Brake fluid has certain components that could render wires useless. I have not had my vehicle inspected by a dealer because the recall was sent to me by Hyundai. I also have had other problems with this vehicle including seats not being stable and seatbelt indicators not working which questions whether I need to worry about the passengers safety. This campaign has been ongoing since I received this letter in November of 2023. Hyundai has yet to do a thing about this recall. I am asking for a complete refund for this vehicle due to multiple recalls. Today-[XXX] I was on hold for 50 minutes, without an agent-so I am also questioning how seriously you are taking these issues. I have always looked on your website prior to purchasing vehicles, but now I am uncertain as to how much I should take your websites advice. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 55

Filed Jan 26, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · MO · fire

Our [XXX] daughter was driving the vehicle from our home to work in Richmond Heights (approx. 19 miles) on [XXX] on {XXX]. At approximately [XXX] and before the [XXX] exit ([XXX] area), the vehicle made a load bang/popping noise, began to lose power, and the interior began to fill with smoke. She was driving in one of the center lanes and luckily made it over to the right shoulder without incident despite traffic and the smoke impairing her view and use of the rear and side mirrors. She immediately got out and called 911. Luckily there was no accident involved and she was not trapped in the vehicle. She was not injured, just very shaken. The vehicle was on fire under the hood and eventually burst into flames. The Kirkwood City Police Officer called the Kirkwood Fire Department and Terry's Towing. The fire was put out, but not before causing the vehicle to be totaled (see photos). Terry's Towing towed the vehicle to its lot, where it is currently stored. The vehicle is a total loss. As we purchased the vehicle from a family member earlier in 2023 as a spare car for our 16yo son and 20yo daughter (when she's home on break from college) for local and short drives, we only carried liability insurance on it with Progressive. We were not aware of Hyundai Recall 251 / the federal safety agency Recall # 23V651000 until after this happened to our daughter. We have filed a case with Hyundai. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by them or anyone else. The vehicle was running fine. The ABS light had come on sometime prior to this incident. The vehicle was going in for an oil change and system check after the holidays. In the process of obtaining the fire department report. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jan 9, 2024 · Engine · 137,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was smoke coming from the tailpipe and a gurgling sound was coming from the exhaust. Additionally, the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption. The vehicle was taken to the local service center who diagnosed that the engine oil was present inside the engine cylinder and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 137,000.

Filed Sep 7, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · WI · fire

I was driving down the interstate, going approximately 70mph, and my 2012 Hyundai Tucson started having difficulty maintaining speed. The engine started revving up while the car was still slowing down. Suddenly, I felt a knock and smoke started bellowing out of the engine bay. I pulled over immediately, opened the hood to inspect, and was almost burnt by the flames. There was a fire near the back of the engine block which I was able to put out with some water. I had my vehicle towed to the Hyundai of West Allis in Wisconsin. The dealership and a corporate Hyundai inspector determined that the cause of the fire was a thrown engine rod. There were no signs of issues or engine lights prior to this event. My Tucson has been at the dealership for nearly two months. After tens of hours dealing with Hyundai customer service and the dealership, both entities decided that they will do nothing to remedy the situation. My Hyundai vehicle has the 2.4L Theta II engine which is clearly implicated in the recent class action lawsuit against Hyundai for faulty engines. There is a recall for the rod bearing which was the direct cause of my engine throwing a rod and causing the fire.

Filed Sep 20, 2021 · Engine · NV · fire

The contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact owns a 60 MPH, the contact heard a loud pop noise and from the outside of the vehicle and the vehicle began to lose motive power and smoke coming from the front of the hood. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and open the hood and saw fire coming from the engine. The contact back up and waited for police to come out to assist. The fire extinguished on its own. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was later deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 9, 2021 · Engine · 150,000 miles · AZ · fire

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 75 mph, the contact heard a clicking sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated moments later, a loud explosion came from the rear of the vehicle. The contact saw smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle stalled while driving to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with the engine needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced two years prior under the federal safety agency campaign number: 19V063000 (Engine and engine cooling) which the contact related to the failure. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Dec 20, 2020 · Engine · 40,000 miles · CA · fire

The engine started making noise and caught on fire. It was running.

Filed Jul 25, 2019 · Engine · 90,000 miles · NJ · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai tucson. While driving 70-80 MPH, the vehicle stalled and shook. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, opened the hood, and noticed that the engine was on fire. The contact extinguished the fire with their own water bottle. No police report was made. Their were no injuries sustained when putting out the fire however, the contact did receive bruises from sliding down a hill in search for more water to extinguish the fire that required medical attention. The contact didn't know if the vehicle was totaled. The contact took the vehicle to miller hyundai (4477 vestal parkway east vestal ny, 13850) where the vehicle was left and was currently being investigated for the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a loaner vehicle. The contact was now waiting for information from hyundai and the contact provided the manufacturer evidence from the fire. The contact received a recall notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v063000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Jun 25, 2019 · Engine · 134,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai tucson. The contact received a the federal safety agency campaign number : 19v063000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, he heard an explosion in the engine and the power brakes stopped working. The entire panel illuminated and the contact pulled the vehicle over. The vehicle was smoking and the contact had to be helped out of the vehicle by a passer by. The entire vehicle engulfed in flames. The fire was from the front of the vehicle by the engine and went to the rear passenger doors. There were no injuries. A police and fire report were completed and the flames were finally put out by the fire company. The dealer key hyundai 4660 southside blvd #100, jacksonville, fl 32216 (904) 642-6060 were emailed by the contact to try to arrange to have the vehicle towed to their location for a diagnosis. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 134,000.

Filed Apr 16, 2019 · Engine · 115 miles · RI

I was driving home in my 2012 hyundai tucson when out of nowhere my car started to make an almost boiling sound and began to stall and smell of smoke. I pulled over and a safety truck pulled over behind me and asked if I needed assistance. I explained to him what had just happened and he offered to take a look under the hood. The mechanic told me that I couldn't drive the car because it was a fire risk. He said that it looks like oil is leaking onto my engine somehow but he couldn't tell how. It was leaking into my engine and you can see it leaking everywhere, some even spilled out onto my tire. I had to have it towed to a repair shop. Apparently there was a recall on my car and I didn't receive any notice of any issues until the day after it almost caught on fire and I had it towed. I called hyundai but they said they don't have a remedy for this yet. My car has been at the shop waiting for a remedy to the recall.