2016 Hyundai Tucson Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 518 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson, 32% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 7,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “dual clutch” (13% of reports).
- 518power train complaints
- 7,500median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 17%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.
- Dual clutch: mentioned in 67 of 518 complaints (13%)
- Move forward: mentioned in 32 of 518 complaints (6%)
- Stop traffic: mentioned in 28 of 518 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 381 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 518 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 3 a fire.
Hyundai Tucson power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tucson | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2025 Tucson | 15 | 5% | 11,250 |
| 2024 Tucson | 4 | 4% | — |
| 2023 Tucson | 14 | 10% | 15,500 |
| 2022 Tucson | 64 | 17% | 5,500 |
| 2021 Tucson | 8 | 10% | 4,505 |
| 2020 Tucson | 9 | 5% | 5,700 |
| 2019 Tucson | 42 | 11% | 6,900 |
| 2018 Tucson | 101 | 25% | 15,800 |
| 2017 Tucson | 291 | 27% | 8,000 |
| 2016 Tucson | 518 | 32% | 7,500 |
| 2015 Tucson | 21 | 9% | 80,000 |
| 2014 Tucson | 11 | 5% | 78,410 |
| 2013 Tucson | 16 | 6% | 60,000 |
| 2012 Tucson | 26 | 10% | 68,384 |
| 2011 Tucson | 20 | 16% | 64,500 |
| 2010 Tucson | 22 | 37% | 26,416 |
| 2008 Tucson | 2 | 5% | 41,750 |
| 2007 Tucson | 6 | 9% | 92,000 |
| 2006 Tucson | 8 | 6% | 25,549 |
| 2005 Tucson | 16 | 9% | 58,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:software; power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 20, 2015 through May 31, 2016 and equipped with a 7-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission. Certain driving conditions and high temperatures may cause the vehicle to not move if the accelerator pedal is pressed and released repeatedly.
Risk: Inability to move the vehicle while in traffic may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the Transmission Control Module software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 149.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was pressed and released repeatedly at 1,200 RPM. The transmission warning light illuminated. Additionally, the rear driver's and rear passenger's…
Component: Power Train / Automatic Transmission / ActuatorsDescription: My 2016 Hyundai Tucson (1.6L Turbo 7-speed DCT) suffered a catastrophic transmission assembly failure that caused a sudden and dangerous loss of forward motive power while driving. The vehicle completely refused to engage…
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 power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 518 owner complaints about power train for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson (32% 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 power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 7,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson?
The most frequent phrase is “dual clutch”, in 67 of 518 complaints, followed by “move forward” (32).
Other 2016 Hyundai Tucson problems
See all 2016 Hyundai Tucson problems or power train problems across all Tucson years.