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:
4 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,292 miles

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2016 Hyundai Tucson drivetrain problems

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2016 Hyundai Tucson Owner Comments (Page 25 of 25)

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problem #8

May 082016

Tucson

  • 7,000 miles

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

The car does not accelerate at a light or traffic. The car is on and revs and the dials move but does not drive. This has happened 3 times and the dealer cannot find anything wrong because the computer doesn't show an issue. I am scared to drive the car.

- Farmingdale, NY, USA

problem #7

Apr 242016

Tucson

  • 4,452 miles
Purchased vehicle 12/13/2015. Today (4/24/16) driving vehicle in normal to light traffic, four times vehicle lost power. I stepped all the way on the accelerator and the car would not go. Very dangerous as there were cars behind me. I had driven approximately 8 miles when this started. Current mileage 4452. If this happens when on freeway/highway I would be afraid of getting hit in the rear.

- Redondo Beach, CA, USA

problem #6

Feb 242016

Tucson

  • 5,000 miles
Motion on highway, transmission just slows car down causing cars in rear almost hitting my car. Sometimes when going from stop, transmission does not go in car in gear and just revs. While going from stop sign car starts to go then slows down by itself. This is a new double clutch transmission that does not work. Had it in the dealer 3 times. They put in a new clutch motor and it worked well for 2 weeks. Now it is bad again one day somebody is going to get killed.

- Myrtle Beach, SC, USA

problem #5

Apr 142016

Tucson

  • miles

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

I have had problems with the 2016 Tucson since day one of our 3 year lease. Originally I was going to keep the car after the lease, but that's not going to happen now. I have the same problems as many others with the hesitation from a stop or when slowing down at a turn - no power. I ordered the turbo model thinking it would not have power problems, but now after 6 months, I realize the car is just not very good at moving from a stop. The dealership said it was normal because of the electronic computer system in the car. Another problem that occasionally manifests is the on-board navigation screen. Periodically it will go blank on starting the car and won't come on at all. The only cure is to shut off the car and restart it. Tried to save money with this make and model, but guess I'll go back to an american made car next time. I would cancel my lease contract if I thought it was possible.

- Monument, CO, USA

problem #4

Apr 052016

Tucson

  • 957 miles
On 3 occasions my 2016 Hyundai Tucson stalled when approaching an on ramp to a major interstate road. The loss of power placed me in a very dangerous position, a similar state of danger when entering a busy intersection. This vehicle is extremely unpredictable and needs to be recalled

- Bonita Springs, FL, USA

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problem #3

Feb 052016

Tucson

  • 3,500 miles
The few months old vehicle would get into a degraded mode and severely hesitate when accelerating from a stop. This created a dangerous situation where I was almost hit because the vehicle would not move. In addition, the vehicle ignored manual shifting and stayed in drive mode even when the shifter was set physically in the - and + manual mode. Driving on highways caused the engine to groan and rev loudly as it tried to shift into a gear. Turning the car off and opening the door and restarting the car seemed to correct the issues for a short time. After two weeks in the shop, it was determined it was a faulty clutch accuator assembly. This is a very dangerous condition that appears to be happening to many as seen on forums.

- Bel Air, MD, USA

problem #2

Dec 202015

Tucson

  • 2,134 miles
Twin clutch seven speed transmission needs updating hesitates on acceleration from a start at a red light / stop sign / etc. Jerking auto & creating vibrations in driving axles had dealership install tcm sw update {15-01-050} on Jan 14 2016 still have same results on occasions help!!!!!!!!!

- Bogalusa, LA, USA

problem #1

Dec 012015

Tucson

  • 6 miles
The problem that I am having is when I start to accelerate going through the gears 1,2,3 and 4 there is a huge, pause/delay in shifting through the gears. In fact there has been may times when I start to accelerate the gears pauses and I hit the gas again and the vehicle does not accelerate at all the RPM's go up sometimes past 6 and the transmission start burning. I even got an safety display message that the transmission is overheated and to pull over for safety until it cools down. Note I only have 5719 miles and my 4th time taking it back to the dealership for service. I am driving in fear everything because this problem happens when it wants to sometimes the vehicles drives perfect then the next minute I'm having the same issue. This problem is happening at a street light, stop sign, stop and go traffic on the streets and on the freeway, when I am slowing down to make a turn then accelerate and in the morning, afternoon and at night. I am afraid when I start to accelerate then the next second I cannot accelerate that the car behind me or if I am changes lanes and stop accelerating than another vehicle will crash into me. I don't know if the problem is the actual transmission and or software related, but it is unsafe and I do not want to drive this vehicle anymore. This problem is off and and on, but when it does happen it does not stop the problem until I turn the car off. Sometimes it continues to happen or not. For example last time I had the problem was on sat. Night while I was out with my family in the car. The transmission was overheating, it cooled off and about an hour later I drive it home and it was okay. I drove it to the dealership this morning with no issues. I am in sales and drive a lot and cannot afford these issues for safety reasons and for work.

- Corona, CA, USA

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