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2012 Hyundai TUCSON Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1536158
Internal NHTSA #	11175699
Manufacurer	Hyundai Motor America
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	TUCSON
Model Year	2012
File date	23/09/18
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The theta ii engine is full of metal shavings. There are acceleration problems and there is a loud sputtering rattle noise. The check engine light came on reading a code p0014, exhaust (b) camshaft position timing over-advanced (bank 1). The car was not driven until january 28 when taken to car care clinic in bakersfield, ca. When we could afford to take it in. The mechanic checked the solenoids, which were both good. One was removed, which revealed metal shavings clogging the solenoid. The mileage is 67,444. I was driving on the i5 when the engine first started making the noise. The next day the check engine light came on and acceleration was affected while driving on a city street.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	67444
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BAKERSFIELD, CA
VIN pattern	KM8JUCACXCUXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	15/01/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	65
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2012 Hyundai TUCSON Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Hyundai TUCSON Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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