2016 Hyundai Tucson Engine Problems
Owners have filed 424 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson, 26% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 56,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “oil consumption” (11% of reports).
- 424engine complaints
- 56,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $7,000typical repair cost reported by owners
- 39%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Oil consumption: mentioned in 48 of 424 complaints (11%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson at $7,000, and half of them between $3,600 and $9,050.
Based on 10 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2018–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 168 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 424 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 17 a fire, 2 an injury.
Hyundai Tucson engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tucson | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2025 Tucson | 12 | 4% | — |
| 2024 Tucson | 14 | 14% | 17,500 |
| 2023 Tucson | 23 | 17% | 22,871 |
| 2022 Tucson | 115 | 30% | 34,219 |
| 2021 Tucson | 39 | 49% | 34,904 |
| 2020 Tucson | 73 | 41% | 80,000 |
| 2019 Tucson | 200 | 52% | 41,580 |
| 2018 Tucson | 244 | 61% | 60,000 |
| 2017 Tucson | 601 | 55% | 56,117 |
| 2016 Tucson | 424 | 26% | 56,000 |
| 2015 Tucson | 120 | 52% | 69,700 |
| 2014 Tucson | 110 | 54% | 92,000 |
| 2013 Tucson | 156 | 59% | 86,993 |
| 2012 Tucson | 160 | 63% | 98,500 |
| 2011 Tucson | 40 | 32% | 100,000 |
| 2010 Tucson | 7 | 12% | 140,000 |
| 2009 Tucson | 1 | 6% | 106,000 |
| 2008 Tucson | 5 | 12% | 91,273 |
| 2007 Tucson | 5 | 8% | 115,000 |
| 2006 Tucson | 12 | 9% | 130,000 |
| 2005 Tucson | 18 | 10% | 81,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Excessive oil consumption. Mileage is 116.7K miles. Over 4 quarts used in approximately 3,500 miles. Car went into "limp" mode with no power. Top speed on level ground was 45 mph, on a hill 25 mph. Had to pull over to the side of the road so that other cars could pass. Drove to mechanic who saw…
The vehicle unexpectedly entered 'Limp Mode' due to engine tracking code P1326. The vehicle severely restricts engine power and RPMs while driving on public roads, preventing normal acceleration. This creates a severe safety hazard as the vehicle cannot safely merge into oncoming traffic…
While stopped at a traffic light, the engine began producing a loud metallic clattering and clanking sound, consistent with connecting rod bearing failure (rod knock). There was no prior warning light or indication of this specific failure. When the light changed, the vehicle would not accelerate…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 Hyundai Tucsons have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 424 owner complaints about engine for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson (26% of the 1,624 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 56,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson?
Owners report a typical cost of $7,000 (half paid between $3,600 and $9,050), from 10 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson?
The most frequent phrase is “oil consumption”, in 48 of 424 complaints.
Other 2016 Hyundai Tucson problems
See all 2016 Hyundai Tucson problems or engine problems across all Tucson years.