2012 Hyundai Tucson: engine stalls while driving

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 Aug 19, 2024 · Engine · AL

My 2012 Tucson started dumping large amounts of oil. Would be ok not dumping then would start drastically using then stop again. Vehicle ran fine then it started doing this maybe 3 months into this approx a week ago it started making noises coming from the motor. It is doing as I was told the motors Hyunda has recalled already done yet it is not listed in that recall. From what I understand it is a fire hazard as well as a road safety hazard due to it possible stalling. I have has 2 mechanics tell me it's pertains to the recalled motors. To see if it's a issue I'm expected to pay the dealership to evaluate this issue which is unfair to me You can clearly hear and see the issue is there. Why is it I am having to miss work, delay bills, be without transportation for them to acknowledge this concern. Please tell me there is a alternate solution help anything?!

Filed Jun 2, 2023 · Engine · 169,374 miles · NV

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard a grinding sound under the hood. The contact then stated that he heard a loud clunk sound and the vehicle then swerved across the road almost causing a crash. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle then stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to navigate the vehicle off the roadway. The contact then stated that he smelled an oil odor and a noticed a trail of oil on the ground and pieces of the piston rods. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that, the day before the failure, the vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under Manufacturer Recall Number: 993,999,966. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number and advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 169,374.

Filed Apr 24, 2023 · Engine · NJ · 1 injury

Hola el motor del auto se tranc Hello the engine of the car stalled

Filed Sep 22, 2022 · Engine · 100,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle lost all motive power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was eventually towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Sep 22, 2022 · Engine · 141,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled and entered into Limp Mode without warning. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. Upon investigation, the contact discovered the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V063000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) which she linked to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 141,000.

Filed Nov 9, 2021 · WI

At 139k miles, my wife was on her way to work when she stated she heard a knocking coming from the engine. On her way home the engine stalled out 3 times where she had to pull over and shut it off completely for a minute. By the time she made it home the vehicle was making a really bad knocking/ticking sound with the oil warning light flashing. I have not heard back from the dealership where it was towed to, but this is the same sort of rod bearing problem that plagued other vehicles from Hyundai in that 2012 range.

Filed Jul 19, 2021 · Engine · OR

Noticed a knocking had started and soon after the car stalled on the freeway. Towed to mechanic and then dealership. Engine failure. Metal shavings found in oil. Failed rod bearing.

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 Jun 29, 2021 · Engine · NC

My vehicle has stalled (died) several times on me in the last several months. This happens when I am pulling into traffic or stopping at a light, etc. and is a serious problem because it could cause me to be hit. I took the car to my licensed mechanic and he said there was metal in the variable timing hub...he put the new part on it and then changed the oil and took it for a test drive. On return it was rechecked and found to be full of metal shavings again. He stated I would need new engine because mine was falling apart. He checked for recalls and found that this problem was a recall on the Santa Fe and the Sonata but not for my Tuscon...this does not make sense as these vehicles basically have the same or similar engines. Check engine light and oil light came on and stayed on. I was advised by my mechanic to contact you with this problem. I believe Tuscons should be added to the recall list before lives are lost. I believe my car should be repaired by the dealership..I would appreciate any help you can give me on this

Filed Jan 19, 2021 · Engine · 120,000 miles · TX

While accelerating onto the highway, a clicking or clacking noise was heard from the engine, the vehicle then seemed to suddenly loose power then stall. I was fortunate to be able to coast the vehicle off the road and into a parking lot. With the vehicle parked, found oil pouring from under the engine and also saw a long trail of oil leading from the highway to the vehicle. Also found metal shavings in the oil and debris from the broken engine block caught in the plastic shroud under the engine.

Filed Aug 24, 2020 · Acceleration, Engine · 100,335 miles · NY

I received the recall of my 2012 hyundai tuscon. As a precaution I took it to the dealership to address the recall 181 and an electrical issue I had with the power windows. I visited the dealer two weeks apart and sat at the dealership for more than 5 hours with the second visit being for 8 hours. I was told something was leaking in steering and that had tl be fixed. I left with my car and approximately 8 days later there was a clicking and clanking aound coming from the engine, ive never heard the sound, yet on my paperwork it stated I complained about the sound, which I never did. My car started to stall and lose speed. I was over 100 miles from home and my car was failing in the mountains at that. I called the service department multiple times and never received a call back. Thank god for my insurance towing the car to the closest dealership. A day and half later I was told the engine was gone! I visited the dealership on 07/31/20 & 08/14/20... They documented a rattling rattling sound in the front in... Never addressed me about this 'sound' , did a so call inspection of the car and next thing I am told is I cant drive it because the engine could blow. No return from hyundai service manager, no claim filed and I am still out of state without an answer. Called customer service sat online 30 mins waiting for a rep before their line disconnected and them another hour. Filed a case and now still stuck waiting for these people to do their job with out putting my life at risk.