CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2016 Tucson comes with a dual-clutch, 7-speed transmission. But Hyundai forgot to tell you about one key phrase – zero-move. That's right, an alarming number of owners have said their SUV wouldn't accelerate after a stop.

Turns out that's because the transmission's application logic has been stumbling all over itself. Hyundai recalled the issue in September 2016, but it's difficult to say if owners are out-of-the-woods, or if this is just a sign of things to come.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,883 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

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2016 Hyundai Tucson Owner Comments

problem #9

Aug 012023

Tucson

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Car window regulator failed. window could not be rolled up and occupants subjected to outside weather conditions.

- Beaumont, TX, USA

problem #8

Aug 112023

Tucson

  • miles
Car window regulator failed. window could not be rolled up and occupants subjected to outside weather conditions.

- Beaumont, TX, USA

problem #7

Jul 232021

Tucson

  • miles
excessive oil consumption. it has been confirmed by valvoline instant oil change center. after an oil change, round 600 miles the oil is to be checked and topped off completely because the reservoir is bone dry. can not make it a complete 3,000 miles until the next oil change. the oil has to be topped off at least 2-3 times until the next oil change. there are no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms to notify of the problem. it has been inspected by hyundai dealership, whom at someone point replaced the turbo in the limited 1.6L. also, the windshield wiper reservoir decided to stop working. I have to wait until it rains or go through a car wash to clean my windshield. all hoses have been checked and there are no leaks or disconnection of the hose. the windshield wiper fluid will not come out and remains completely full.

- Fairview Heights, IL, USA

problem #6

Oct 012022

Tucson

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Driver door power window control fails. Window won't go up or down while the window motor in the door can be heard operating. After the failure it is possible to manually pull the window glass up and down in it's track. The glass moves freely in it's track. The weight of the glass is sufficient to prevent the window from remaining closed, ie the glass drops down into the door if it is not held up. Window must be manually wedged or some how mechanically held in the closed position. This is an obvious theft concern if the vehicle cannot be locked. Problem identified; The power regulator drum is a plastic that deteriorates with time. The splines in the drum strip away and the power motor shaft spins freely in the drum, in both directions.

- Port Charlotte, FL, USA

problem #5

Nov 012022

Tucson

  • miles
Window regulators failing on all windows. Drivers side is stuck open and will not close. All others are stuck closed and will not go down.

- Foley, AL, USA

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problem #4

Jan 032019

Tucson

  • miles
Right Rear Tail Light Wiring Harness has short. Since right turn single bulb replaced twice, Passenger side rear door window stripped the Teflon Gear on door Interior panel and door handle is not operational! Since problem started, passenger door handle and window is non Operational, Drivers side door and Window is Not Operational! 2016 Hyundai Tucson with 31,000 miles! Dealership, Billingsley Hyundai and Ford refuse to repair saying it-€™s out Of Warrenty February-€™22! Vehicle has an electrical short and has had since 2019 when Right Turn Signal bulb continues to burn out!

- Walters, OK, USA

problem #3

Jan 292022

Tucson

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Back windshield shattered spontaneously upon closing driver door

- Carnegie, PA, USA

problem #2

Sep 082020

Tucson

  • 49,000 miles
There is a stress crack in the windshield. We noticed it in the month of September. The windshield has not been replaced and the crack came out of no where. It is completely smooth inside and out. The windshield replacement companies I have called usually say this is due to incorrect installation of a windshield.

- Knightdale, NC, USA

problem #1

Apr 182016

Tucson

  • 3,950 miles
I was driving approximately 65mph East on interstate 10 in Louisiana around mile marker 257.3 when the hood latch failed and my hood flew up, smashing my windshield and completely blocking my field of view. There were no cars around me as it was 4:30 am and I was able to safely pull off to the side of the highway. It appears that both the primary and secondary hood latches have failed, causing the hood to fly open.

- Greenville, SC, USA

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