10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,239 miles

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problem #54

Jan 072017

Tucson

  • 15,000 miles
While stopped at a stop sign I let off the brake and hit the gas and the car did not want to move it seemed like it was in neutral and once it starts moving the car starts jerking and slips from 1 to 2nd gear. Same thing has happened at traffic lights, and merging into traffic. After taking it to the dealer and reprogramming the computer it will still do it. The car has 56K miles on it and it seems to be doing it more often now. I really didn't think anyone else had this issue, but after reading up on it, it seems to be a common issue on the 1.6 turbo Tucson. Also the rear brake lights seem to stop working and all of a sudden just work as if anything was wrong. This has happened a few times as well. I'm afraid we're are going to get into an accident because of this.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #53

Nov 262019

Tucson

  • 65,000 miles
2016 Hyundai Tucson does not accelerate or reverse does not accelerate when in motion, does not reverse

- Stockbridge, GA, USA

problem #52

Nov 082019

Tucson

  • miles
Hyundai Tucson 2016. I have change the windows mechanical 3 times. Once the car is on the windows gets down and wont work until.you change the part that puts it up. The white round piece in the middle gets stripped

- Rio Grande, PR, USA

problem #51

Jun 082019

Tucson

  • 62,000 miles
The problem occurred when the vehicle was parked; the doors automatically unlocked when I put the vehicle in park but when the passengers tried to leave through the rear driver's side door it would not open from inside. I tried opening the handle from outside thinking it was child locks but the door would not open that way either. Both handles move but nothing happens, and I have made sure the lock is fully unlocked. Mechanic says it is power lock actuator. There is no way for me to open this door without specific tools. Nothing has hit the door inside or outside.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #50

Oct 012019

Tucson

  • 50,000 miles
Rear passenger door will not open when unlocked with either outside handle nor inside handle without jarring door. Safety issue due to not being able to get children out of carseat

- Mabelvale, AR, USA

problem #49

Jun 212019

Tucson

  • 68,000 miles
Power door locks/door actuators stop working which prevents door from opening from the inside or outside on both rear doors and front passenger door. Doors would remain locked after driving making it impossible to get out of vehicle for any passengers.

- Pilot Rock, OR, USA

problem #48

Sep 202019

Tucson

  • miles
Something is wrong with breaks. It doesn't fully stopped the car when I press down on the pads. I have to press twice down for the car to stop. Driver windows power windows sometimes when I am trying to close the windows it actually goes down.

- Glendale, CA, USA

problem #47

Jul 282019

Tucson

  • 84,000 miles
The car when at a stop, you go to press the gas pedal to take off and there is a delay in the car actually acknowledging and taking off to accelerate. It has happened a few times periodically and it is now becoming more frequent

- De Soto, WI, USA

problem #46

May 312019

Tucson

  • 60,000 miles
Lights of stop do not have normal function. Sometimes, turn on and most of time, not.

- Ciales, PR, USA

problem #45

Jun 062019

Tucson

  • miles
Right door are not working from in or out side front and back

- Clarksville, TN, USA

problem #44

Jun 202019

Tucson

  • 45,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the brake lights would not operate if the headlights were activated. The brake lights only worked when the headlights were off. In addition, "brake light out" appeared on the instrument panel. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 45,000.

- Summervill, SC, USA

problem #43

Jun 092019

Tucson

  • miles
Front passenger window went down and won't go up. Window motor is working but window won't go up.

- Lares, PR, USA

problem #42

Feb 072019

Tucson

  • miles
3 of the 4 windows won't go up or down.

- San Lorenzo, PR, USA

problem #41

May 022019

Tucson

  • 82,324 miles
When I push the acceleration from a complete stop the vehicle will not accelerate. It also jerks when slowing down from gear 2 to 1.this happens a lot on the city street or when in traffic and has almost caused wrecks multiple times. I have taken it to a machanic and they replaced the spark plugs and coils but the vehicle is still doing this and I am unable to drive it in fear of a crash until find out if this is the same recall from other 2016 Hyundai Tucson transmission electrical system maybe. Appreciate your help.

- Horse Shoe, NC, USA

problem #40

Nov 012018

Tucson

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. While driving approximately 65 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to lithia Hyundai of fresno (located at 5590 N blackstone ave, fresno, ca 93710, (559) 899-3257) where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to the ecoshift dual clutch transmission. The vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 16V628000 (power train, electrical system); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #39

Apr 012019

Tucson

  • 64,000 miles
I purchased this vehicle new in 2016. Until now, the only issue has been accelerating from a stop, like everyone else. Now, the doors are not operating properly. In March 2019, the front passenger door stopped opening from the outside. It would unlock/lock, but the outside handle would not operate and open the door the inside handle did operate. Hyundai repaired/replaced the part under my extended warranty for $50. In April 2019, the back passenger door failed. This time it would not operate from the inside or outside. The dealer tried to make me wait wks from an appt, but this is a real safety issue with passengers/children in the back seat. What if there was an accident? I inquired about recalls, especially with passengers not being able to get out of the car, but was shut down by the mechanic. A quick google search suggests I'm not the only person with this issue.

- Green Lane, PA, USA

problem #38

Mar 022019

Tucson

  • 72,500 miles
I purchased the 2016 Hyundai Tucson in October 2015. The following year I noticed that sometimes when I'm stopped and go to accelerate, my car will not go anywhere for a few seconds then it takes off. This is very dangerous when it comes to pulling out onto a busy street. It didn't happen often but has gotten worse over the years. Now lately, I have been getting 'check bsd system' warnings. This happened once one day and then increased significantly since. Now my car will give that warning, acts like it shuts off, and wont go anywhere and I'll have to restart my car. Or sometimes it will be in 2nd or 3rd gear and that warning will pop up and immediately shift to 0. after this happens there are 5-6 warning lights that light up on the dash board, including the check engine light. This has progressed over the last 3 days, ultimately making my car not drivable. I am taking it in tomorrow. Every time this happens I've been in 'drive' and either stopped at a light or evening in motion.

- Muskogee, OK, USA

problem #37

Dec 082018

Tucson

  • 58,000 miles
Once per day, while driving on flat ground, the car displays the message "steep grade! press brake pedal" (page 5-20 in the owners manual). When this happens, the car completely dies and can not accelerate. I have to put my hazards on and coast to the side of the road! this is extremely dangerous! I have taken it to the dealership 3 times, however they claim they cannot reproduce it. The problem happens for me once per day! I opened a case with Hyundai corporate but the case is open and unresolved because the problem is intermittent and only happens once per day. An intermittent problem is still a safety hazard, especially when it causes the driver to lose the ability to control the vehicle! it is a safety issue that could directly cause an accident. The NHTSA needs to be aware of this and Hyundai and their dealerships need to take ownership and make corrective actions before someone gets seriously injured by this defect. I have a video of the issue occurring that I'm happy to share as well.

- Temperance, MI, USA

problem #36

Nov 242018

Tucson

  • miles
The electric system is acting up. The answer and hang up bottom on steer stop working for months, the driver side window want go down.and the key in the car.it say that key not detected

- Temple, TX, USA

problem #35

Oct 192018

Tucson

  • miles
NHTSA campaign number: 16V628000 manufacturer Hyundai motor America components power train, electrical system we had this recall 'repair' in 2017, but the issue remains. Not able to accelerate, especially when vital, such as crossing an intersection, merging into traffic and even as basic as pulling away from a stoplight/sign. It is a danger to us and other drivers. We have had this issue since we bought the car brand new in 2015, and it only gets worse the more miles we put on the car. The recall fix did not correct the problem, and we only just learned today from Hyundai customer service that we can still request service, which we are doing this week. But, this issue needs to be re-evaluated. As to when did this happen (below), I will put today's date, but this happens every day, all day long. We are aware that it's there, so we compensate for it all the time, and it shouldn't be that way.

- Rockville, MD, USA

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