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.

3.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
41,674 miles

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2016 Hyundai Tucson Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #25

May 072024

Tucson

  • 233,147 miles

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

When driving All the warning light is on. Also when you reduce speed or stop at the light the steering wheel turn hard to turn or move. The battery seem to be low voltage, because when you lock the car the sound of the horn sound weak. And wouldn't start.

- Forney, TX, USA

problem #24

Feb 082024

Tucson

  • miles
When both driving and idling, the car will either stall or feel like it is about to stall, when all of a sudden the vehicle -??pauses-?? for a second and then all of the dashboard lights come on. This has now happened at least 4 times in the past month. It will reset after turning the car off, but on more than one occasion after turning the car off, the engine doesn-??t restart right away. Thankfully, the car has restarted and it resets the dashboard lights. My safety is a concern if my car stalls while driving at any speed! I have yet to take it to the dealer, as there-??s a VERY long wait for an appointment - another recurring issue. No one has inspected this for me, and it is very concerning. There is plenty of evidence that this is happening to others in both online forums and Hyundai owners sites online.

- Silver Spring , MD, USA

problem #23

Jan 242024

Tucson

  • miles
The passenger side headlight compartment has condensation in it. Enough condensation so the headlights don't work. when I took it in for recall work I mentioned this as I thought that it might have possibly been a short or a loose wire, and they shared that no it's not wired it's just water in that enclosure and I need to pay for it myself to get it replaced to the tune of $1900 for the new part.. I've seen other complaints about the same problem. Why will Hyundai not fix this? I found something from Hyundai that states, do not replace!

- Arlington, WA, USA

problem #22

Jun 092021

Tucson

  • 53,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that when she was near her vehicle, she noticed that the driver's side window was down. The contact stated that she could not roll the window up. The contact stated that over the next month, the other three windows were lowered and could not be rolled up. Additionally, the contact stated that the headlights had failed, and she had them replaced. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the windows mechanism needed to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

problem #21

Jun 082022

Tucson

  • miles
i have a 2016 hyundai tucson and now that the vehicle is almost paid for, i am having issue with the blinker. when i put the let or right blinker on it stops blinking, also, my car smells like something is burning. i take good care of my car, i do routine maintenance on it when it is require, i have regular oil changes. i am taking to a hyundai shop this weekend

- Charlotte, NC, USA

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problem #20

Apr 012017

Tucson

  • miles
I have had problems with two trailer hitch sending units causing brake lights to be constantly illuminated. Hyundai has issues a recall for my model year on this issue, but for some reason my VIN is not covered in the recall.

- Deer Isle, ME, USA

problem #19

Jun 022021

Tucson

  • miles

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

1) Front right driver headlight warning message, keeps illuminating. Mechanic, noticed wires are burning inside compartment. Safety issue burning wires may cause entire electrical system to burn out causing a fire and not having headlights. Vehicle being serviced 10/29/21 2) Driver Brake light message illuminated, replaced light 2 mo ago, as of today 10-28-21, brake light out again. Vehicle being serviced 10/29/21 3) Purchased vehicle 3/21. Vehicle will not accelerate, it will jerk causing a slow start, safety issue. Vehicle taken to mechanic covered thru warranty, he stated vehicle drove ok, still having same problem since 3/21

- Nuevo, CA, USA

problem #18

Apr 222021

Tucson

  • miles
My transmission gears shift keeps on sticking in the park position and also I-??ve been having to replace my left side parking lights I believe it-??s an electric problem or fuse and the dealership seems to can-??t fixed this issue with my vehicle each time I take it there

- Jamaica , NY, USA

problem #17

Jul 012020

Tucson

  • 100,000 miles
I have had a problem opening up my driver side back door sense summer of 2020 so I've taken the back door panel off and I pull on the wire from the inside to open it up. I've dealt with that just fine it's irritating but now my passenger side front is not wanting to open from the outside do I have to read across and open up the door if anybody is going to be on the passenger side. Now the driver's side door has started doing it. So now I'm expected to climb in true the passenger rear door and up into the front seat or open the door from the inside and then walk back around my car. That is until the back passenger door decides to start doing the same thing and then I guess I'll have to climb in through the trunk" or maybe that'll be the next one to go? another issue that have been having a lot of trouble with is the front interior dome or the console the passenger side light doesn't like to come on most of the time, but occasionally it does. The biggest issue is the front headlights and the brake lights. So the headlights have been needing to be replaced more often than I ever heard of anybody replacing them, less than 6 month sometimes. Other times that had like just goes out and then I have to get under the hood and hopefully get the cap off so that I can play with the fitting and hope that it will come back on. Because I actually do most of my driving in the dark when it's night time so I kind of need my lights. Sometimes that doesn't work but the next morning I will turn on the vehicle the light is working again"... I've been dealing with that issue for about a year as well. Just recently within the last few months bee tail light or brake light has started doing the same thing. Specifically the passenger brake light so far. I could sense there was some sort of electrical issue coming on but wouldn't have expected all of this, back to back at the same time.

- De Soto, WI, USA

problem #16

Mar 022021

Tucson

  • 71,082 miles
Originally when I purchased my car I complained to the dealer about my radio going black and they claimed it was due to the cold and brushed it off. Now recently I had the same issue but now as I was driving straight on the highway all of the lights on the dash keep flickering on and off telling me to check every system. My car signals/hazards will not work. Speedometer will not work along with blind spot recognition and other things.

- West Warwick, RI, USA

problem #15

Jan 012020

Tucson

  • 40,000 miles

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

Blinker stays on even after it is shut off, brake like continuously goes out, even though it has been replaced several times (may be a wiring issue).

- Fulton, NY, USA

problem #14

Nov 112020

Tucson

  • 81,500 miles
Brake light (left side) does not work.rear door drivets side will not open.both happened in the city

- Jeffersonville, IN, USA

problem #13

Oct 132020

Tucson

  • 71,000 miles
The headlights turn off and on on their own when it is set to auto. I have worked with Hyundai, and engineering has confirmed that they have had several cases where the sensor malfunctions and turned the headlights off and on. It is incredibly dangerous as this happens at night and during the day.

- Oakley, CA, USA

problem #12

Feb 082020

Tucson

  • 30,000 miles
Passenger brake ligh repeatedly goes out, Hyundai dealership has admitted it is a recurring issue arising from subpar parts with known quality problems. Occurs randomly; stationary, in motion. Vehicle primarily used for city driving.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #11

Jul 092019

Tucson

  • 45,000 miles
The driver side brake lights are failing intermittently. However the bulbs are still working. When I switch the brake lights between the left and the right, the problem still remains on the left side. However the problem goes away and all the brake lights are working for a while. I have not figured out a pattern to how long they work to how long they don't work. There is no problem with the switch since 2 out of 3 lights are always working. It is not a light bulb problem because the failure did not follow the bulb after switching them.

- Wilmette, IL, USA

problem #10

Dec 012017

Tucson

  • 60,500 miles
First my driver's side rear door got to sticking at 60, 500 mile and now my front passenger side door doing the same thing. My taillight says it's not work and it be working and vis versus, as if there's a shortage. Now the steep hill lights come on along with the car traction light. It's doing it more now than ever. Having to restart my vehicle everytime now to reset it. It doing it at red light and while I'm driving all on it own. My biggest fear is my doors sticking and the dealership in tupelo ms told me I will have to pay for a diagnostic and to me I feel I should not have to because that dealing with my safety. There have not be any thing done to either door for the to be that way on my behalf.

- Corinth, MS, USA

problem #9

Jul 012018

Tucson

  • 60,000 miles
The right passenger brake light says it is out. Within same day or soon after will be working again. I replace the light bulb it stops working the same day or shortly thereafter. Sounds like a wire isn't working properly. It will be working the whole day and suddenly when I push the brake it goes out.

- Hauser, ID, USA

problem #8

Jul 272019

Tucson

  • 40,000 miles
The issue I have with my Hyundai Tucson 2016 1.6 turbo happens on an every other daily basis. I recently started having an issue using the left hand signal/blinker and it not working when turning left or changing to left lane while driving. I had the one-touch turn signal feature on where you tap the signal lever and the turn signal flashes 3, 5, or 7 times then off. While driving (maybe 25 - 30% of the time) when signalling for a left-hand turn using the one touch feature, the signal will not engage at all. When making a left turn, I would fully engage the signal to turn left and then complete the turn, the lever would snap back to neutral but the signal would still blink 3 times then off. I either have to slightly increase the down pressure on the lever or click it off and then back down for it to work. No issues at all signalling to the right. I'm afraid this may cause an accident because of other drivers not aware of me changing lanes and/or turning left. I took it to the dealership and they said they couldn't duplicate the problem and suggested I get it on recording somehow. I'm not sure how I can do that when it only happens when I'm driving (not safe to try and record something while driving).

- Oak Park, IL, USA

problem #7

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 #6

Jun 012018

Tucson 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. While driving after dusk, there was reduced visibility from the driver's side headlamp. The contact stated that the failure was due to dark spots on the headlamp. The contact was concerned that there was a failure with the refractive lens in the headlamp along with the placement of the headlamp. The contact was unsure if the headlamp was placed improperly. The contact stated that the headlamp was a replacement after a crash involving a deer. The vehicle was repaired at an independent repair facility. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.* consumer stated driver's side headlight failed.

- Congers, NY, USA

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